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Hauwa Shamaki Mohammed
Assistant Chief Legal Officer
FCT Abuja
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Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
12
years of professional experience
20
years of post-secondary education
4
Certificates
Work History
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)FCT Abuja
Assistant Chief Legal Officer
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Rendering legal advice/opinions to internal departments and external around legal requirements.
- Handling staff personal office files and assisting superior officers.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
INECFCT Abuja
Principal Legal Officer
12.2019 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Analyze legal implications of the commission's activities.
INECFCT Abuja
Senior Legal Officer
12.2016 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Gathered and analyzed research data such as legal articles and documents.
- Kept up with and reviewed changes in laws, informed staff of changes and advised appropriate departments on actions to prevent legal issues.
- Typed and processed legal documents to prepare for court filings and legal pleadings.
- Handling of electoral offences cases forwarded by the Nigerian Police.
- Drafting, reviewing contracts and supervising any agreements.
INECFCT Abuja
Legal Officer
01.2013 - 12.2016
Job overview
- Conducted comprehensive research to support legal proceedings, formulate defenses and initiate legal action.
- Typed and processed legal documents to prepare for court filings and legal pleadings.
- Reviewed legal publications and performed database searches to identify laws and court decisions relevant to pending cases.
- Clearance of election Candidate
Economic Financial Crimes CommissionFCT Abuja
Legal Assistant
11.2011 - 11.2012
Job overview
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
Care ChambersFCT Abuja
Attachment Counsel
03.2011 - 06.2011
Job overview
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Education
Anglia Ruskin UniversityCambridge, United Kingdom
Master of Laws from L.L.M
01.2020 - 04.2021
Nigerian Law SchoolKano, Nigeria
Barrister At Law from B.L
04.2010 - 11.2011
University of MaiduguriBorno, Nigeria
Bachelor of Law from L.L.B
04.2005 - 11.2010
Federal Government Girls College, BwariAbuja, Nigeria
Senior Secondary School Certificate from Arts
09.1998 - 06.2004
Gombe Children's SchoolGombe, Nigeria
Primary School Testimonial from First School Leaving Testimonial
09.1992 - 07.1998
Skills
Legal Counseling
Drafting complex legal documents
Knowledge of legal requirements
IT Skills
Certification
Course on Legal Drafting
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Timeline
Assistant Chief Legal Officer
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
01.2023 - Current
Anglia Ruskin University
Master of Laws from L.L.M
01.2020 - 04.2021
Principal Legal Officer
INEC
12.2019 - 01.2023
Course on Legal Drafting
06-2017
Senior Legal Officer
INEC
12.2016 - 12.2019
36Th Advanced Course in Practice and Procedure
09-2016
Legal Officer
INEC
01.2013 - 12.2016
Legal Assistant
Economic Financial Crimes Commission
11.2011 - 11.2012
Attachment Counsel
Care Chambers
03.2011 - 06.2011
Nigerian Law School
Barrister At Law from B.L
04.2010 - 11.2011
University of Maiduguri
Bachelor of Law from L.L.B
04.2005 - 11.2010
Data Processing
08-2004
Nigerian Red Cross Society
07-2003
Federal Government Girls College, Bwari
Senior Secondary School Certificate from Arts
09.1998 - 06.2004
Gombe Children's School
Primary School Testimonial from First School Leaving Testimonial
09.1992 - 07.1998