
SIAH MLAY
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Senior Legal Officer/ Advocate
Government Agency • Tiempo parcial
Dec 2018 - Present • 7 yrs 10 mos
HISTORY AND ACHIEVEMENTS I am a legal professional with over 14 years of experience in legal advisory, contract drafting and review, regulatory compliance, litigation, labour law, dispute resolution, and legal research. I currently serve as a Senior Legal Officer Grade I at the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH), where I provide legal advice on research and innovation matters, review and draft contracts, memoranda of understanding and partnership agreements, and advise on intellectual property rights, technology transfer, and compliance with applicable laws and donor requirements. Previously, I worked as a Legal Officer Grade II at the National Identification Authority (NIDA), where I provided legal advice, reviewed contracts, participated in developing regulations and legislation, conducted legal research, and represented the Authority in civil, criminal, and labour dispute proceedings. I also gained foundational experience in legal practice through positions at Kisanga & Associates and Tanzania Legal Services. My key achievements include contributing to the development of legal and regulatory frameworks, drafting regulations to improve institutional operations, providing legal training to staff on compliance and contract management, and supporting effective dispute resolution through negotiation, mediation, and legal representation. I have also contributed to strengthening contract management, reducing legal risks, and promoting compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements. My professional strengths include legal drafting, litigation support, policy analysis, intellectual property, stakeholder engagement, risk assessment, and employment law. I hold a Bachelor of Laws (LLB), a Master of Business Administration, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice. I have completed the coursework for a Master of Laws in Information and Communication Technology Law and am finalising my dissertation. I am an Advocate of the High Cou