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Grace Anietie-Williams

Grace Anietie-Williams

Summary

Experienced legal professional with exceptional IT background, organizational and research skills, records management, Microsoft Office, and customer service. Resourceful problem-solver with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Dedicated to providing exceptional customer service and upholding the highest ethical standards. Looking for a new role where hard work and dedication will be highly valued. I can be relied upon to help your team achieve its goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Legal Officer

Sidmach Technologies Nigeria Limited
Alausa, Ikeja, Nigeria
01.2023 - Current
  • Researched compliance and regulatory requirements to advise clients.
  • Prepared contracts, governance documents and legal documentation related to business operations, finances and non-disclosure policies.
  • Implemented internal guidance, processes and policies related to legal liabilities.
  • Supported executive decision-making by offering sound legal advice.
  • Maintained corporate compliance with laws and regulations for IT businesses.
  • Monitored corporate activities to identify and mitigate legal risks.
  • Researched changing laws, corporate plans and industry trends to stay ahead of concerns.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
  • Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.

Agile Scrum Master

Sidmach Technologies Nigeria Limited
Alausa, Ikeja
02.2022 - 03.2023
  • Mentored team members on Agile principles and best practices to ensure successful implementations of Agile methodology.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and facilitate Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-up meetings. retrospectives, and sprint reviews.
  • Coordinated with product owners to prioritize work items according to business needs.
  • Identified areas of improvements in existing process flows by conducting regular retrospective sessions with the team.
  • Assessed and communicated risks and mitigated issues to ensure timely and successful delivery of projects.
  • Led efforts to resolve conflicts among cross-functional tams while maintaining focus on achieving common goals.
  • Collaborated with product owners to prioritize backlogs and ensure timely delivery of projects.
  • Facilitated daily stand-up meetings to ensure team collaboration and progress tracking.

Legal Administrative Assistant

Sidmach Technologies Nigeria Limited
Alausa, Ikeja
02.2019 - 12.2022
  • Demonstrated knowledge of legal terminologies while drafting letters, agreements, and other correspondences.
  • Reviewed and revised internal company policies with key business stakeholders
  • Utilized computer programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel to create spreadsheets for tracking contract progress.
  • Assisted with contracts administration and maintained general document workflow.
  • Utilized strong interpersonal skills to coordinate between clients and staff in a professional manner.
  • Developed effective time management strategies to meet tight deadlines.
  • Arranged conference rooms prior to meetings with necessary materials provided.
  • Attended meetings and assisted the company secretariat during meetings by taking minutes or providing additional resources.
  • Monitored and followed-up with action plans after meetings.
  • Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory bodies regarding electronic communication of confidential data.
  • Performed a variety of research using online databases such as Law Insider and the likes.
  • Created legal documents such as, contracts and affidavits utilizing Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Proofread all documents before submission to ensure accuracy of content.
  • Conducted document review using advanced computer programs.
  • Organized confidential client files ensuring accuracy of records.
  • Liaised with the Finance team to process payments from clients in an accurate and timely fashion.
  • Worked collaboratively with support staff on projects requiring multiple departments' input.
  • Scanned documents into case management system for easy access and retrieval by legal team members.
  • Managed incoming calls and emails with professionalism, efficiency, and discretion.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive client information at all times.
  • Provided general administrative support to the team including filing, scheduling meetings, preparing reports, and managing calendars.

Legal Assistant Intern

Sidmach Technologies Nigeria Limited
Alausa, Ikeja
10.2017 - 01.2019
  • Reviewed contracts and documents with external business stakeholders and offering relevant legal opinion as may be required.
  • Conducted research and due diligence search on legal matters and on prospective clients whose business proposals are received.
  • Interfaced with regulatory bodies on matters of compliance and operational matters.
  • Set up the conference rooms for meetings and offering support to the secretariat.
  • Performed data entry tasks associated with maintaining client databases by filing and recording of agreements from inception to date, recorded share certificates for shareholders, scheduling of contracts, recorded correspondences and followed-up with expiration timelines.
  • Performed clerical and administrative activities like scanning hard copies of documents into digital format for easy access and retrieval, photocopying, indexing, collation of documents for bids.
  • Drafted legal documents like affidavits, contracts, and corporate correspondences.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive client information at all times.
  • Worked alongside staff responsible for administrative procedures.
  • Received and greeted clients warmly upon their arrival at the office.

Education

LL.B - Law

Rivers State University of Science & Technology
Rivers State, Nigeria
2015

High School Diploma -

BAMEF Comprehensive College
Rivers State, Nigeria
06.2008

Skills

  • MS Word
  • MS Excel
  • MS Outlook
  • MS PowerPoint
  • MS 365
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Project management
  • Corporate law
  • Customer relationship management
  • Legal compliance
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Client focus
  • Administrative support
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Dependability
  • Positive attitude towards learning

Certification

  • Interpersonal Communication - LinkedIn Learning, (2022)
  • Agile Scrum Workshop/Training - The Agile Advisor Africa (2022)
  • Data Protection Seminar/Training: Driving a Data-Driven Culture, T&Y Consulting (2022)
  • Scrum: Advanced - LinkedIn Learning (2020)
  • Scrum: The Basics - LinkedIn Learning (2020)
  • Agile Foundations - LinkedIn Learning (2020)
  • Training/Workshop on Building High Performing Team - Sages & Scribes (2019)

Timeline

Legal Officer

Sidmach Technologies Nigeria Limited
01.2023 - Current

Agile Scrum Master

Sidmach Technologies Nigeria Limited
02.2022 - 03.2023

Legal Administrative Assistant

Sidmach Technologies Nigeria Limited
02.2019 - 12.2022

Legal Assistant Intern

Sidmach Technologies Nigeria Limited
10.2017 - 01.2019

LL.B - Law

Rivers State University of Science & Technology

High School Diploma -

BAMEF Comprehensive College

Languages

English
First Language

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