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Burabari Geoffrey
Lawyer
Summary
A highly focused and result oriented legal practitioner, knowledgeable in Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC), project management and Legal Research, with gross interest and experience in Real Estate, ADR and industrial relations, ready to work in a multi-cultural environment for self/organization growth and development.
A team player with the growth of the team as priority, ready to help the team achieve set goals. Experienced legal with Ten (10) years experience. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improve client satisfaction. Proven courtroom success trying criminal and civil cases with over eight (8) years of experience in litigation.
Organized and dependable, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Solicitor
Star Diamond Attorneys
Port Harcourt
01.2022 - Current
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts and other legal documents to support client needs.
- Assisted clients in formation, governance and dissolution of businesses.
- Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
- Developed legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes.
- Represented clients in administrative proceedings before government agencies.
- Provided legal counsel to clients on diverse business, financial and civil matters.
- Represented clients in civil litigation, criminal proceedings and appeals in state and federal courts.
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions.
- Advised clients on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions and other business matters.
- Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
- Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
- Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
- Reviewed and analyzed pertinent state and federal laws and legal precedents.
- Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel.
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.
- Drafted motions, petitions and waivers.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Represented clients in court hearings and in negotiations with other parties.
Lawyer
Seeds Of Change Chambers
Port Harcourt
07.2020 - Current
- Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy.
- Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
- Collaborated with human resources and outside counsel to protect company from legal claims.
- Directed and supported staff with business registrations and other legal requirements.
- Advised clients on variety of legal matters, including corporate governance, intellectual property, labor law and taxation.
- Represented clients in court proceedings, hearings and arbitrations.
- Used knowledge of legal precedents to analyze probable outcome of cases.
- Prepared and drafted wills, deeds and patent applications.
- Negotiated settlements and mediated disputes between parties finding mutually beneficial solutions.
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Drafted motions, petitions and waivers.
- Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
- Represented clients in court hearings and in negotiations with other parties.
- Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
- Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.
- Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel.
- Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.
Project Manager
Beardman Clothing
Port Harcourt
05.2016 - Current
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
Legal Counsel
Smart HSE Consultancy
Port Harcourt
04.2022 - 12.2023
- Assessed cases for probable outcomes by researching black letter law and other legal authority, comparing fact patterns to those of precedential cases.
- Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.
- Managed corporate and LLC-based legal transactions, coordinating document flow, and logistical preparation for complex transactional closings.
- Drafted readable and enforceable agreements, contracts, and other legal documents to protect client's full legal rights.
- Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts and other legal documents to support client needs.
- Researched and evaluated risk factors affecting business decisions and operations, applied effective risk management techniques and offered proactive advice on possible legal issues.
- Represented interests of clients in negotiations with regulators, external counsel and public authorities.
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions.
- Developed legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes.
- Represented clients in administrative proceedings before government agencies.
- Advised clients on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions and other business matters.
- Provided legal counsel to clients on diverse business, financial and civil matters.
Legal Secretary
Dasonic & Sons Enterprises
Port Harcourt
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Transcribed legal documents and phone conversations.
- Developed and maintained filing and retrieval systems.
- Scheduled all appointments, appearances and briefings.
- Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.
- Communicated professionally with clients, colleagues and legal partnership verbally and in writing.
- Conducted research on legal cases and prepared summaries for attorneys.
- Worked with outside vendors to coordinate purchasing of supplies and maintenance of office complex.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
- Planned and organized internal and external events, meetings and conferences.
Social Media Manager
Beardman Clothing
Port Harcourt
01.2017 - 07.2020
- Analyzed and reported social media and online marketing campaign results.
- Increased customer engagement through social media.
- Monitored online presence of company's brand to engage with users and strengthen customer relationships.
- Designed and implemented social media strategies to align with business goals.
- Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials, and advertisements for social media.
- Conducted research to determine current benchmark trends and audience preferences.
- Collaborated with team members to develop creative campaigns for social media platforms.
- Developed and managed content calendars for each platform to establish timely and relevant posts.
- Drove cross-functional collaboration with focus on quality service delivery.
- Analyzed marketing plan and social media strategies to identify strategic weaknesses and make recommendations for improvements.
- Suggested and implemented new features to develop brand awareness.
- Created and implemented impactful strategies to increase company brand awareness and engagement.
- Developed relationships with influencers to grow reach of company and create wider visibility.
- Developed and implemented tracking systems to measure results of posts and campaigns.
- Managed relationships with third-party vendors and suppliers to establish timely delivery of services.
- Increased brand awareness through development and implementation of successful public relations campaigns.
- Developed and promoted corporate brand, images and identity to media and public.
- Wrote engaging and successful press releases to control information and public opinion.
- Built and strengthened industry partnerships to improve product placements, amplify coverage and maximize effectiveness of marketing strategies.
- Identified metrics to measure and evaluate effectiveness of public relations campaigns and initiatives.
- Drafted speeches for company executives and advised on media talking points.
- Oversaw social media presence and aligned posts to include branding and trending ideas.
- Researched latest market trends and analyzed data to develop public relations strategies and tactics.
- Created and implemented systems and processes for monitoring media coverage.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop integrated branding and public relations strategies.
Real Estate Consultant
Adepeju Adeniran & Co
Lagos
01.2018 - 11.2019
- Liaised between buyers and sellers to provide positive experiences for both parties.
- Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
- Advised clients on market conditions and property value for informed decision-making.
- Generated leads for sales and rental properties through cold calls and referrals.
- Researched commercial and residential real estate deals.
- Sold high volume of properties in short timeframes to exceed quotas and maximize business revenue.
- Advertised client properties through websites, social media, and real estate guides.
- Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
- Negotiated, facilitated, and managed real estate transactions.
- Managed contracts, negotiations, and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
- Presented purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
- Developed and presented proposals to clients to raise awareness of potential real estate investments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Law
09.2005 - 07.2011
- Elected to Welfare Secretary for Khana Students Union in 2007
- Member of Joint Christian Campus fellowship and Christ Ambassadors Students Outreach
- Member of Niki Tobi Chambers
- Elected to Music Director for Christ Ambassadors Students Outreach in 2008
09.1999 - 07.2004
09.1992 - 07.1998
Skills
Document preparation
Project planning and development
Advanced problem solving
Fluent in English Language
Project Management
Strategic planning
Implementing security programs
Developing security plans
Canva Expert
Real estate law
Market monitoring
Buyer contracts
Property management
Client-oriented
Strong organizational skills
Efficient multi-tasker
Corporate law
Document filing
Editing and proofreading
Civil law
Legal Research
Negotiation
Legal compliance
Online presence monitoring
Social Media Management
Promotion tactics implementation
Networking and relationship building
Goal planning
Progress monitoring
Business Development
Communication planning
Good Telephone Etiquette
Written Communication
Arbitration and litigation
Corporate transactions
Family law
Case interpretation
Trademark infringement
Mediation
Intellectual property law
Case analysis
Legal writing
Settlement Negotiation
Efficient researcher
Investigation skills
Corporate and business legal issues
Graphics design
Teamwork and Collaboration
Reviewing documents
Business law
Breach of contract
Affiliations
Nigerian Bar Association
Software
Canva
Microsoft Words
Certification
Certificate Program in Graphic Designing
Interests
Tech
Music
Art
Movies
Books
Sports
Meditation
Timeline
Legal Counsel - Smart HSE Consultancy
04.2022 - 12.2023
Solicitor - Star Diamond Attorneys
01.2022 - Current
Legal Secretary - Dasonic & Sons Enterprises
08.2021 - 06.2023
Lawyer - Seeds Of Change Chambers
07.2020 - Current
Real Estate Consultant - Adepeju Adeniran & Co
01.2018 - 11.2019
Social Media Manager - Beardman Clothing
01.2017 - 07.2020
Project Manager - Beardman Clothing
05.2016 - Current
Rivers State University - Bachelor of Arts, Law
09.2005 - 07.2011
Hallel College - ,
09.1999 - 07.2004
Sureway Montessori Primary School - ,
09.1992 - 07.1998