Yara Georgete Mutisse
Maputo
Summary
Experienced professional with a proven track record in planning, developing, and executing initiatives that drive organizational success. Demonstrates strong strategic thinking and leadership skills, fostering positive client relationships. Recognized for ability to build rapport and attract new clients effectively.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Operating Officer (COO) and BD
Leonardo Group
Maputo
01.2023 - Current
- Drove expansion into offshore and onshore oil and gas services, securing new business opportunities.
- Established strategic alliances with global operators and regulators, unlocking multi-million-dollar project pipelines.
- Oversaw operational delivery and compliance for new verticals, adhering to ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
- Represented company on international platforms, enhancing investor and client relations.
- Conducted market research and analysis to identify emerging business opportunities.
- Led due diligence and legal advisory for service contracts, licensing frameworks, and international partnerships.
- Developed strategic partnerships with vendors to drive cost efficiency and value creation.
- Managed client accounts, encompassing contract negotiations, project planning, budgeting, invoicing, and payment processing.
- Identified potential clients, built relationships, and negotiated contracts.
Head of Legal Department
Leonardo Group
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Structured legal frameworks and operational execution plans for multi-sector projects in oil and gas, energy, infrastructure, and workforce supply.
- Led local content plan development aligned with Mozambican and IOCs’ requirements, contributing to successful tender outcomes.
- Supported commercial teams in opportunity screening, bid submission, and contract negotiation.
- Created and implemented processes to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Represented the organization at meetings with government officials or other external bodies as required.
- Supervised a team of lawyers responsible for researching relevant case law and providing sound legal advice.
- Advised senior management on contractual terms and conditions before entering into agreements with vendors or clients.
Legal Consultant – External Affairs & Trade Missions
Mozambique-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CCMI) & EUROCAM
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Provided legal advisory and international contract drafting for EU-backed trade programs.
- Facilitated the establishment and legal recognition of the European Business Association in Mozambique (EUROCAM).
- Chaired the General Assembly during its foundation period, overseeing governance and member engagement.
- Managed legal negotiations for grant funding from the European Union to establish institutional presence.
- Drafted memoranda, pleadings, motions, briefs, and other documents related to litigation matters.
Legal Advisor Assistant
Leonardo Group
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Drafted and reviewed contracts related to petroleum law, labor, foreign workforce, and infrastructure delivery.
- Provided legal opinions to support licensing and tender eligibility for key upstream and midstream service contracts.
- Monitored deadlines associated with filing requirements and other actions related to legal matters.
- Analyzed legal documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable laws.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for lawyers attending out-of-town meetings related to legal matters.
- Drafted agreements between parties involved in litigation or business transactions.
Legal Assistant – Commercial Law
Shabir Catiara Law Firm
Maputo
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Assisted in legal structuring for corporate clients including company formation, labor law compliance, and litigation support.
- Engaged with financial institutions and courts on client matters related to commercial arbitration and loan portfolio recovery.
- Assisted with document production and deposition preparation.
- Reviewed and prepared legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law and discovery requests.
- Corresponded daily with clients, insurance adjusters, doctors and attorneys.
- Conducted thorough research and review of case information to assist attorneys.
Education
MBA - Oil & Gas Management
Universidade Unelaya
Brazil05-2025
LL.B -
Universidade São Tomás De Moçambique
Mozambique 01.2022
High School -
Eduardo Mondlane Secondary School
MaputoSkills
- Strategic Business Development
- Legal & Regulatory Compliance (Oil & Gas)
- Offshore Operations & Licensing
- Project Structuring & Execution
- Contract Negotiation (JV, PSA, EPC)
- Stakeholder Relations
- Tendering & Proposal Leadership
- Client relationship management
- Relationship building
Certification
- ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018 (certified)
- Project Management – IDS, Italy
- Oil & Gas Fundamentals – MozUp (4 modules)
- Local Content – Brazil Guidelines
- Arbitration – Mozambican Bar Association
- EU Grant Management & Project Development – Delegation of the EU in Mozambique
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Portuguese, Fluent
- Italian , Fluent
References
Available upon request.
Selected Projects
- The Tomato Processing Plant Project in Afungi for Total Area 1
- Asset integrity management and knowledge transfer for Coral FLNG
- Project management and procurement for ENI, Mozambique, and Baker Hughes
- Talent management services for SAIPEM and manpower supply for SANLO, JAN DE NULL, GRINNER, and SBI
- Coating and anticorrosion works for Hidroeléctrica de Cahora Bassa (HCB)
- Provision of scaffoldings and electrical cables for CCS JV, total area 1
- Local representation for Searcher in the Save Basin, and stakeholder engagement for Geopartner in the Angoche Basin, both related to ESIA 3D seismic offshore surveys for 2025.
Timeline
Chief Operating Officer (COO) and BD
Leonardo Group
01.2023 - Current
Head of Legal Department
Leonardo Group
01.2020 - 12.2022
Legal Consultant – External Affairs & Trade Missions
Mozambique-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CCMI) & EUROCAM
01.2020 - 12.2022
Legal Advisor Assistant
Leonardo Group
01.2018 - 12.2020
Legal Assistant – Commercial Law
Shabir Catiara Law Firm
01.2018 - 12.2018
MBA - Oil & Gas Management
Universidade Unelaya
LL.B -
Universidade São Tomás De Moçambique
High School -
Eduardo Mondlane Secondary School
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