EBABHIEHIELE EBEWELE
LEGAL PRACTITIONER
Dolphin, Ikoyi, Lagos,Nigeria
Summary
I am a Legal Professional oriented individual with 5 years of experience, who is an Innovative and goal-oriented barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. Excellent English writing and oral skills, thrive in dynamic environments and quickly adapt to the ever-changing demands of the legal field and the world generally. Solid interpersonal and communication skills with professional and non-professional audiences also illiterate and literate persons. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement /Legal Assist Officer
Jedidiah Airline Ltd
07.2023 - Current
- Create and maintain relationships with vendors/suppliers
- Estimate and establish budgets for purchases
- Make professional decisions in a fast-paced environment
- Review all vendors and suppliers
- Maintain purchase records and other important data
- Negotiate pricing and supply contracts
- Develop plans for purchasing services, and supplies
- Ensure that the products and supplies meet quality standards
- Work with team members to complete duties as needed
- Maintain and update a list of suppliers
Legal Officer
Ski Current Service Ltd
09.2022 - Current
- Draft a wide variety of legal agreements
- Provide advice on corporate legal issues and business matters
- Provide internal advisory services to the business units and departments within the Company
- Provide commercial legal support to all departmental projects and job functions
- Ensure the development of service-level agreements for service support and delivery
- Monitor the maintenance of the registers and other records required to be maintained by the Company under the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA)
- Assist in the development of guidelines, policies, and procedures
- Analyze and review legal agreements, legislation, and documents for the
- Board
- Ensure (internal & external) compliance with laid down guidelines, policies, and procedures; investigate issues of non-compliance as may be required
- Review and advise management on the legal implications of internal policies and procedures
- Review and draft contracts, agreements, and internal policies and ensure that they comply with all statutory or legal requirements
- Any other duties as may be assigned.
Event coordinator
PLAN ITT EVENT COMPANY
05.2019 - Current
- Ensure the smooth run of the event
- Being proactive and problem-solving on the spot
- Attending to all guests and ensuring they are comfortable
Legal Associate
Mabel Solicitors
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Assist in the administration of data privacy matters of the Firm
- Provide top-quality support in managing queries on ethics, independence, and risk management policies, procedures, and systems
- Manage the liaison with General Counsel, External Legal Counsel, Insurance brokers, Regulators, and other relevant stakeholders
- Give accurate and timely counsel to management on a variety of legal topics (labor law, partnerships, international ventures, corporate finance, etc.)
- Draft and solidify agreements, contracts, and other legal documents to ensure the company’s full legal right
- Representing clients in court on behalf of the firm
- Review all documentation such as a contract that has legal implications for the company before signing and implementing
- Plan and implement an administration strategy, including initiating registrations, securing affidavits and other legal documents, and requesting for relevant licenses and certification
- Preparing and reviewing legal documents ahead of a court hearing
- Developing litigation strategies
- Gathering evidence
- Updating and consulting with senior associates
- Supervising paralegals or legal assistants from time to time
Personal Assistant
Camford Solutions Limited
08.2021 - 04.2022
- The CEO
- Arrange meetings and appointments using virtual technology, as well as prepare and disseminate correspondence
- Liaising with staff, suppliers, clients, vendors, exhibitors, and stakeholders during the event planning process to ensure everything is in order
- Typing, compiling, and preparing reports, presentations, and correspondence
- Acting as a first point of contact: dealing with correspondence and phone calls
- Maintaining comprehensive and accurate records and performing minor accounting duties
- Maintaining physical and digital personnel records like employment contracts and PTO requests
- Update internal databases with new hire employees
- Advise Management on hiring and terminations
- Create and distribute guidelines and FAQ documents about company policies
- Prepare reports and presentations on HR-related metrics like total number of hires by department
- Develop training and onboarding material
- Respond to employees’ questions about benefits (for example, the number of vacation days they’re eligible for)
- Conduct investigations in response to employee complaints
- Oversee payroll, employee benefits
Associate Counsel
Excelsior Legal Consult
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Assist in the administration of data privacy matters of the Firm
- Provide top-quality support in managing queries on ethics, independence, and risk management policies, procedures, and systems
- Manage the liaison with General Counsel, External Legal Counsel, Insurance brokers, Regulators, and other relevant stakeholders
- Give accurate and timely counsel to management on a variety of legal topics (labor law, partnerships, international ventures, corporate finance, etc.)
- Draft and solidify agreements, contracts, and other legal documents to ensure the company’s full legal right
- Representing clients in court on behalf of the firm
- Review all documentation such as SLA Manuals, and Contract that have legal implications for the company before signing and implementing
- Plan and implement an administration strategy, including initiating registrations, securing affidavits and other legal documents, and requesting for relevant licenses and certification.
Legal Practitioner
Chukwuyem Atewe & CO
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Develop standard templates for contracts, including payment terms, general terms, and conditions
- Oversee Drafting, and negotiating contractual terms with third-party suppliers which protect the Company from a commercial and contractual perspective including strategy, risk and mitigation analysis, internal reviews, and liaison with all subject matter experts in their various disciplines
- Ensure consistency of contract terms with company policies and goals
- Expedite and review contracts from the company’s suppliers, customers, and parties
- Representing clients in court on behalf of the firm.
Externship
ENITAN AFOLABI & CO, Law School
04.2019 - 05.2019
- Learned legal drafting
- Process of filling court process
school Externship
Ikeja High Court. Court, Family and Probate, Law
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Attended court proceedings
- Learned the dos and don’ts of the court
manager
Kaths Brides and Events
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Managed the affairs of the company
- Coordinated events
- Engaged in meetings with clients
Legal Intern
National Youth Service Corps, Enugu State Ministry Of Justice
, Enugun
12.2017 - 11.2018
- Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
- Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency.
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Attended depositions and court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases.
- Assessed case dockets to prepare and provide appropriate legal advice.
- Filed legal documents promptly and accurately with local, state and federal courts.
Education
Nigerian Law School
01.2017 - 12 2018
Bachelor of Laws; B. L - undefined
WASSCE
01.2018 - 1 2019
Bachelor of Laws; LL. B - undefined
Benson Idahosa University
01.2012 - 1 2017
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Command Secondary School
01.2005 - 1 2012
Skills
Proficient inMicrosoft Office suiteStrong written and verbal communication skillsTeam player and willingness to learnExperience in managing multiple priorities, administrative coordination, andLogisticsLegal researchResult-oriented and able to maximize the use of resourcesIntermediate accounting skillsExceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilitiesGoal-oriented, organized team playerAbility to work well with management and staff at all levels
Court trial attendance
Legal documentation
Litigation review
Appointment Scheduling
Contract Review
Document preparation
Document filing
Proficient in MS Office
Legal Research
Litigation support
Policy and procedure adherence
Database Management
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Timeline
Procurement /Legal Assist Officer
Jedidiah Airline Ltd
07.2023 - Current
Legal Officer
Ski Current Service Ltd
09.2022 - Current
Legal Associate
Mabel Solicitors
05.2022 - 06.2023
Personal Assistant
Camford Solutions Limited
08.2021 - 04.2022
Associate Counsel
Excelsior Legal Consult
01.2021 - 06.2021
Legal Practitioner
Chukwuyem Atewe & CO
01.2020 - 12.2020
Event coordinator
PLAN ITT EVENT COMPANY
05.2019 - Current
Externship
ENITAN AFOLABI & CO, Law School
04.2019 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Laws; B. L - undefined
WASSCE
01.2018 - 1 2019
Legal Intern
National Youth Service Corps, Enugu State Ministry Of Justice
12.2017 - 11.2018
school Externship
Ikeja High Court. Court, Family and Probate, Law
01.2017 - 12.2018
manager
Kaths Brides and Events
01.2017 - 12.2018
Nigerian Law School
01.2017 - 12 2018
Bachelor of Laws; LL. B - undefined
Benson Idahosa University
01.2012 - 1 2017
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Command Secondary School
01.2005 - 1 2012