Adekoya Anuoluwapo
Lagos
Summary
Innovative and experienced legal professional with expertise in high-volume contract negotiation and management. Skilled in Corporate & Tax Law, GDPR & NDPR, Company Secretarial & Administration, and Compliance. Proven ability to thrive in dynamic environments and support fast-moving organizations in hybrid and remote settings. Goal-oriented with a focus on contract risk assessment and mitigation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Tax, Advisory & Regulatory Services
Cardinal Profession Services
Lagos
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the preparation of complex tax returns for individuals, businesses, and trusts.
- Assisted in the preparation of regulatory documents for submission to government agencies.
- Reviewed and edited regulatory documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Participated in meetings with external stakeholders regarding regulatory requirements.
- Analyzed client's financial information to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Developed strategies to minimize clients' overall tax liability through proper planning techniques.
- Prepared reports detailing findings from examinations and audits.
- Drafted and negotiated commercial leases, real estate agreements, and facilitated property transactions with attention to legal and necessary financial details.
Legal, Admin, & Compliance Consultant
Ckrowd Africa
Lagos
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Managed corporate structuring and interrelations with the audit/finance team
- Advised on employee recruitment, engagement, and organizational pay scales
- Guided on company policies and dispute resolution
- Handled administrative and legal engagements with external stakeholders
- Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated contracts to ensure alignment with business needs and compliance with legal standards
- Supported the sales team in contract negotiations, ensuring adherence to company policies and stakeholder priorities.
Corporate Law & Tax Associate
Grace & Honey Solicitors
Lagos
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Provided company secretarial, legal, and corporate services for clients
- Liaised with the Nigerian Stock Exchange and other corporate regulatory bodies
- Advised on relevant laws and regulations, including tax management, planning, and computation
- Managed intellectual property registrations and data protection
- Partnered with the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) on recovery and property management
- Handled pre & post company incorporation matters and startup management
- Negotiated and managed high-volume contracts, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal standards
- Supported the sales team in contract negotiations and provided detailed analysis and recommendations.
Corporate & Finance Law Associate
Mondial Solicitors
Lagos
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Advised on legal and business transactions, handled commercial matters, and bank-related contracts/issues
- Managed startups and pre & post incorporation processes
- Drafted business reports, plans, and proposals
- Negotiated and deliberated on contracts to ensure alignment with stakeholder priorities
- Managed client litigation, portfolios, and property acquisitions/registrations
- Conducted in-house mediation and negotiation
- Performed integrated research, legal advisory, regulatory, and compliance functions
- Engaged with regulatory bodies including CBN, CAC, NSE, SEC, NITD, ITF, and NSITF.
Judicial Assistant
Court of Appeal
Enugu
12.2016 - 12.2017
- Reviewed, analyzed and summarized legal documents for judicial review.
- Drafted correspondence, orders and opinions for the court.
- Organized daily calendars for judges, attorneys and other court personnel.
- Attended hearings and trials to assist the Judge during proceedings.
- Monitored deadlines set by statutory provisions in appeal matters.
- Facilitated communication between various departments within the court system.
- Arranged travel plans for Judge on official business trips.
Education
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Second Class (Upper) - Civil & Transaction Law
University of Ibadan
Ibadan01.2019
Barrister at Law (B.L.) -
Nigerian Law School
Kano01.2016
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) -
Olabisi Onabanjo University
01.2015
Skills
- High-Volume Contract Negotiation
- SaaS/Tech Contract Management
- Software License Agreements
- Vendor Contracts/Procurement
- Data Privacy Laws (GDPR & NDPR)
- International Contract Negotiations
- Relationship Management
- Project Management
- Legal Research and Analysis
- Compliance and Regulatory Adherence
- Microsoft Office Tools
- Google Suite
- Contracts Lifecycle Management Software (IronClad)
- Slack and Apple Products
- Procurement Software (eg, Zip)
- Emotional Intelligence
- Team Building
- Communication
- Proactive and Resilient
- Analytical Thinking
- Dispute Resolution
- Contract Administration
Certification
- Nigerian Bar Association
- Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria
- Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst, Corporate Finance Institute, 2022
- Certified Blockchain/Solidity Developer
Languages
- English (Fluent)
- Yoruba (Native)
References
Available upon request
Accomplishments
- Best Deputy Class Representative, Class of 2014/2015
- Second best in Oratory Speech, School Organized Speech
- Vice Chairman of the year, Inner Temple Association
Languages
Yoruba
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Affiliations
- Written Papers on different aspects of Law & Tax
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QoRxl_hc3I2WiZiKCrZP-0d94FlO2jpJ/view?usp=sharing
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tgxRjXYMXyUfE6i43qRq6nFnfuZnFjMK/view
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software
Blockchain & Solidity
Html & CSS
Basic design
Interests
Reading
Shopping
Creatives
Timeline
Tax, Advisory & Regulatory Services
Cardinal Profession Services
01.2023 - Current
Legal, Admin, & Compliance Consultant
Ckrowd Africa
01.2022 - 12.2023
Corporate Law & Tax Associate
Grace & Honey Solicitors
01.2020 - 12.2022
Corporate & Finance Law Associate
Mondial Solicitors
01.2017 - 12.2020
Judicial Assistant
Court of Appeal
12.2016 - 12.2017
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Second Class (Upper) - Civil & Transaction Law
University of Ibadan
Barrister at Law (B.L.) -
Nigerian Law School
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) -
Olabisi Onabanjo University
- Nigerian Bar Association
- Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria
- Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst, Corporate Finance Institute, 2022
- Certified Blockchain/Solidity Developer
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