Faith Azike
Lawyer
Lagos,LA
Summary
Analytical and detail-oriented legal professional with 2+ years experience, focused on making sure products meet all relevant domestic and international regulatory requirements. Methodical and objective with good judgment and sound critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Committed to modern law practices and creative problem-solving with first-rate communication skills, Adept in tracking industry changes, interpreting new legislation and policies and minimizing corporate risk. Proven success in building trusting rapport with clients and offering sound legal advice in clear and universal terms. Highly experienced and skilled in drafting legal documents and counseling on partnership transactions.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Legal Officer/Compliance Officer
Eikon Grae Global
Lagos , Lagos
09.2020 - Current
- Provide direction and assistance to departments when developing and implementing affirmative action programs, ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
- Prepare and review legal documents in connection with partnerships, employments, contracts, regulations and all other necessary documents.
- Develop internal office protocols and documentation relating to fiduciary responsibility and privacy matters, to protect client's rights, this increased clientele by 20%.
- Perform research and Keep abreast of regulatory changes and update internal policies and procedures accordingly.
Virtual Intern
Clifford Chance
London, United Kingdom
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Researched and provided high level advise on Green Bonds for Innov8tix company in Jiangsu,China as regards regulatory issues/risks under PRC Laws.
- Assisted Wind Farm Project philippines to solve and correct some loan defaults
- Drafted and reviewed Term sheet, incorporated ESG(Environmental, Social,Governance) targets on behalf of Clifford Chance.
- Negotiated some unique sustainability linked loan as assigned by clifford chance
Legal Associate
Lekan Bamidele and Co
Lekki, Lagos
12.2019 - 11.2020
- Exercised significant case management skills in employment, insurance, commercial contract, and civil rights cases.
- Managed over 20 client's correspondence and gave legal advice to clients on litigation strategy, litigation prevention and compliance respecting entertainment law and artist royalty.
- Research claims, file motions, and attend court on behalf of clients.
- Reviewed, summarized and organized documents, including employment contracts and partnership agreements
Shalom Chambers
Legal Extern
Portharcourt, Rivers
05.2019 - 06.2019
- Analyzed cases, prepared legal documents, interviewed clients/witnesses, and recommended appropriate action/defenses.
- Drafted outside counsel retainer agreements, virtual law firm retainer agreement, independent contractor hiring agreement.
- Created and maintained computerized filing system and converted paper documents to electronic records which increased company's productivity by 70%.
- Provided case analysis of court recordings to lawyers and recommended solutions to gaining information during court proceedings.
- Gained insights on regulations and policies associated in commercial practise.
Education
Legal Practise
Nigeria Law School
Kano, KN 03.2018 - 11.2019
Law
Enugu State University of Science And Technology
Enugu, EN 04.2013 - 03.2018
Skills
Legal Drafting
undefinedCertification
Arbitration and Conciliation Certificationn
Timeline
Virtual Intern
Clifford Chance
08.2021 - 09.2021
Legal Officer/Compliance Officer
Eikon Grae Global
09.2020 - Current
Legal Associate
Lekan Bamidele and Co
12.2019 - 11.2020
Shalom Chambers
Legal Extern
05.2019 - 06.2019
Legal Practise
Nigeria Law School
03.2018 - 11.2019
Law
Enugu State University of Science And Technology
04.2013 - 03.2018
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