Sharmeem Mutumba
About Sharmeem Mutumba
Sharmeem Mutumba is a Trainee Solicitor currently working at AXA XL in London. She has gained diverse legal experience through various roles, including internships and ambassador positions, while also completing her education in law.
Work at AXA XL
Sharmeem Mutumba currently serves as a Trainee Solicitor at AXA XL, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she has played a significant part in implementing new duties related to the (re)insurance business. Additionally, she has developed and delivered training sessions on legal topics tailored for internal stakeholders. Mutumba has also provided training on non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and lenders endorsements to new Legal Associates based in India. Her responsibilities include overseeing the work of two Legal Associates, offering guidance, and signing off on their tasks before they are submitted to internal stakeholders.
Education and Expertise
Sharmeem Mutumba has a solid educational background in law. She studied at the University of Kent, where she earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB Hons) from 2016 to 2019. Following this, she attended BPP Law School, achieving an LLM in Legal Practice (Solicitors) from 2020 to 2021. Her education has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of legal principles and practices, which she applies in her current role as a Trainee Solicitor.
Background
Sharmeem Mutumba began her legal career as a Student Ambassador at Kent Law School from 2017 to 2019. She participated in various programs, including Aspiring Solicitors as an AS Aspire Participant and Campus Ambassador during the same period. Her early experiences also include a Summer Work Experience at McMillan Williams in 2013 and a role as a Brand Ambassador for Milkround in 2017. These positions helped her build a foundation in the legal field and develop essential skills for her future roles.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her current position at AXA XL, Sharmeem Mutumba gained valuable experience in various legal roles. She worked as a Legal Intern at FLEETCOR for one month in 2019 and as a Litigation Paralegal at Direct Line Group from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she served as a Trainee Solicitor (Secondee) at Clyde & Co from 2023 to 2024. Her diverse experiences in different legal environments have contributed to her professional development and understanding of the legal sector.
Training and Development Initiatives
Throughout her career, Sharmeem Mutumba has been involved in training and development initiatives. At AXA XL, she facilitated educational sessions for work experience students focusing on law and (re)insurance. She has also played a role in developing training for new Legal Associates, ensuring they are well-equipped to handle their responsibilities. These initiatives reflect her commitment to fostering knowledge and skills within the legal community.