MOOKHO ROSE LEKAU
Maseru
Summary
Results-driven legal expert with over 7 years of experience in contract administration, water sector compliance, and project finance. Proficient in drafting, negotiating, and managing contracts while ensuring strict adherence to regulatory requirements. Recognized for effectively liaising with government bodies, resolving disputes, and leading multidisciplinary teams on high-stakes projects. Strong background in contract management and negotiation, complemented by a commitment to collaborative teamwork and consistent results, highlighting adaptability and reliability as key strengths.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
FIDIC Contract Administrator
SUN JV (Polihali Dam Construction)
09.2023 - Current
- Reviewed and ensured 100% compliance of contracts with local laws and regulations.
- Facilitated adherence to safety regulations and building codes, reducing non-compliance incidents by 15%.
- Drafted and negotiated over 30 sub-contracts and construction claims.
- Conducted contract risk assessments, mitigating potential losses by 20%.
- Collaborated with a team of 20+ stakeholders, ensuring project milestones were met within deadlines.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information while handling sensitive client contracts.
- Stored and filed contract documents in orderly, organized systems.
- Streamlined contract processes by implementing efficient tracking and organization systems.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Enhanced document organization by implementing efficient categorization and filing systems.
- Created project control documentation to support needs of important projects.
- Complied with safety regulations as outlined in organizational procedures to minimize non compliance issues.
- Compared incoming data against quality, integrity and accuracy expectations, identified faults and affected timely remedies.
Legal Officer
Water and Sewerage Company (PTY) LTD
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Reviewed and amended over 30 contracts to align with applicable laws.
- Led investigations, resolving 95% of customer complaints efficiently.
- Prioritized tasks effectively, improving workflow efficiency by 25%.
- Kept up with and reviewed changes in laws, informed staff of changes and advised appropriate departments on actions to prevent legal issues.
- Led negotiations for service agreements, ensuring favorable terms aligned with corporate objectives.
- Typed and processed legal documents to prepare for court filings and legal pleadings.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Associate Lawyer
SMA Mathe Inc
02.2018 - 12.2022
- Drafted, reviewed, and amended over 50 agreements across diverse sectors.
- Presented 25+ legal reports after conducting comprehensive research and analysis.
- Represented clients in court with a success rate of 85% in resolved cases.
- Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
- Drafted motions, petitions and waivers.
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
- Studied Constitution, statutes and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies to determine ramifications for cases.
- Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy.
Education
Bachelor of Laws - LLB
National University of Lesotho
Maseru01.2018
Skills
- Proficient in oral and written communication
- Effective conflict resolution skills
- Effective time management
- Analytical reasoning
- Team building and leadership
- Computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft office suite (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Legal research
- Safety regulation adherence
- Contract compliance
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Workflow management
- Project Support
- Document control
Timeline
FIDIC Contract Administrator
SUN JV (Polihali Dam Construction)
09.2023 - Current
Legal Officer
Water and Sewerage Company (PTY) LTD
02.2023 - 08.2023
Associate Lawyer
SMA Mathe Inc
02.2018 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Laws - LLB
National University of Lesotho
References
- Tony, Greyvenstein, Former Contract and Claims Specialist, degotha14@gmail.com, +66820463904, SUN JV
- Adv Mathe -Senior Adv SMA Mathe Inc.+266 51938181
- Barry, Fullerton, Contract and Claims Specialist, barry.hpr@outlook.com, +27 688835692, Hpr Project Consultants
Short Courses, Training And Development
- Engineering and Construction Contracts (JBCC, GCC, NEC & FIDIC)
- Construction Management (University of Cape Town UCT) (2025)
- Foundation Course on Construction Claims
- Construction Contract Management
- Compliance Certification
- Drafting of Biosafety and Biosecurity Legislation
Areas Of Expertise
- Construction and Water Sector Compliance
- Contract Drafting & Negotiation
- Stakeholder & Government Liaison
- Dispute Resolution
- Monitoring Project Progress against contract