BARBRA KRISTINE DOTON-JAI
Port Moresby
Summary
Collaborative leader partners with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
POLICY & PLANNING MANAGER
GLORY ESTATE LIMITED
03.2019 - Current
- Contract review - Sale & Purchase Agreements, Lease & Sublease Agreements, Share Sale Agreements, Service Agreements, Agency Agreements, Development Agreements & Employment Agreements
- Ensuring compliance with local company laws, employment laws and regulatory bodies such as NCDC, Road Transport Authority, IPA, IRC & ICA
- Review of applications and submissions for building board approvals, physical planning, rezoning and infrastructure approvals
- Meeting with and preparing necessary submissions, both written and oral with various regulatory and public offices such as Solicitor General’s office, Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (DHERST), National Housing Estate, Department of Lands, Internal Revenue Commission
- Handling negotiations for out of court settlements and preparation of documents for settlement with lawyers
- Record keeping, company incorporation and updates with PNG Investment Promotion Authority (IPA) for group of companies including foreign enterprises
- Maintaining company registers, facilitating company share sales, share issuances, share acquisitions, appointment of directors, secretaries and removal
- Reporting directly to the Managing Director on company compliance matters and in general
- Coordinating land conveyancing settlements with buyers, financiers and lawyers
- Resolving staff issues and claims from both local and expatriate staff
- Initiating preliminary set up of the Glory Foundation and Glory Academy and in coordination with NGOs and consultants
- Overseeing, drafting, implementation, training and enforcement of company policies
- Coordinated closely with operations teams to ensure seamless integration between project planning stages and actual implementation activities.
- Improved project efficiency by streamlining planning processes and implementing effective communication strategies.
- Mentored and supported 7 department employees to create strong workplace culture.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure projects aligned with company goals and objectives.
MANAGING PARTNER
RAMS LAW
07.2015 - 09.2018
- Headed the firm’s litigation, commercial and conveyancing departments
- Successfully closed land deals and negotiate out of court settlements
- Carried out a major restructure of the firm to enhance the firm’s serviceability amongst clients which included investing in software and human resources
- Structured contracts and agreements with clients in the building industry, merchandise, property development and employment
- Liaised with accountants, land management units, various judiciary departments, state departments, public prosecutors, social welfare officers and state lawyers to obtain favourable outcomes for clients
- Represented overseas (non-resident) buyers purchasing high-end lots from major property developers and successfully concluded all land settlements and transfers in an expeditious manner
- Negotiated high-value contracts with clients, securing profitable partnerships for the company.
- Mentored junior staff members, resulting in a more cohesive team and increased overall performance.
- Established and implemented business procedures and process improvements.
- Spearheaded successful client engagements resulting in repeat business and positive referrals from satisfied clients.
- Oversaw financial management of the firm, including budgeting, forecasting, and analysis, ensuring fiscal responsibility and profitability.
JUNIOR ASSOCIATE
RAMS LAW
10.2013 - 07.2015
- Civil Litigant – client care from initial meetings and obtaining instructions to act, preparation of notices, filing of documents in Court, liaising with Court Clerks for issuance of documents, arranging for service of documents by registered bailiff, liaising with opposing party/counsel for settlement negotiations, preparation of pleadings (Magistrates Court, High Court, Agricultural Tribunal, Appeal – Civil, Criminal and Family Jurisdiction), court appearances (Magistrates Court, High Court and Agricultural Tribunal – mentions, ex-parte hearings, interlocutory hearings, formal proof, examination of witnesses, conferences in Family Court before the Deputy Registrar), execution of orders for debt recovery (Writ of Fieri Facias, Judgment Debtor Summons, Bankruptcy, Winding Up, Committal Warrants), trial preparation, preparation of legal opinions, preparation of submissions, legal research, file management, and reporting to principal
- Personally conducted an interlocutory hearing before a Judge at the Lautoka High Court two days after receiving my practicing certificate
- Managed over one hundred litigation files with minimal assistance from my principal
- As a newly admitted legal practitioner I was able to meet Court deadlines under a high pressured environment and completed High Court pleadings with little to no assistance
- Managed to file appeals at the Court of Appeal and High Court
- Represented a local airline company and successfully obtained orders in the High Court
PARALEGAL
RAMS LAW
01.2009 - 09.2013
- Drafting of letters, notices and pleadings, proof reading and editing of legal documents, preparing documents for filing in Court, liaising with Court clerks for issuance of documents, arranging for service of documents by bailiff, service of documents on solicitors, client care, file management, liaising with other law clerks, preparation of court instructions, working closely with principal and drafting pleadings and Court documents under supervision, carrying out legal research, drafting of contracts, registration of trademarks, company incorporation, assisting with trial preparation, training of new staff, managing clerks and reporting to principal
- Carried out legal research and prepared written submissions instrumental in winning a property settlement claim at the Family Court Division of the Nadi Magistrates Court
- Assisted in preparation of High Court trials and Court of Appeal submissions
- Completed my law degree through distance learning while under full time employment and met both rigid work deadlines and study commitments
Education
Master of Laws – LLM - International Business Law
The University of Cumbria
UK01.2023
Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice -
The University of The South Pacific, Laucala Campus
Suva, Fiji01.2013
LLB (Hons) -
University of Huddersfield
UK01.2012
Global Assessment Programme -
Central Queensland University
Suva, Fiji01.2005
High School Education -
Xavier College
Ba, Fiji01.2004
Skills
- Court procedures
- Document review
- Contract negotiation
- Regulatory compliance (Fiji & PNG jurisdiction)
- Analytical and attentive to detail
- Corporate Law and compliance
- Corporate policy & planning
- Issue resolution
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Relationship building
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 19 July 1987
Nationality: Fijian
Timeline
POLICY & PLANNING MANAGER
GLORY ESTATE LIMITED
03.2019 - Current
MANAGING PARTNER
RAMS LAW
07.2015 - 09.2018
JUNIOR ASSOCIATE
RAMS LAW
10.2013 - 07.2015
PARALEGAL
RAMS LAW
01.2009 - 09.2013
Master of Laws – LLM - International Business Law
The University of Cumbria
Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice -
The University of The South Pacific, Laucala Campus
LLB (Hons) -
University of Huddersfield
Global Assessment Programme -
Central Queensland University
High School Education -
Xavier College
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