LEATICIA CHIBUOSIM ANINYEI
Solicitor & Barrister-At- Law
Road 2, G33B, Victoria Garden City(VGC), Lekki-Ajah,LA
Summary
Skilled in problem-solving, with a passion for learning and excellent communication skills. Ready to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Excited to take on new challenges and help advance organizational goals with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Principal Solicitor
ODINFONOLY SOLICITORS
Lekki, Lagos
05.2010 - Current
- Preparing and reviewing contract documents for corporate and high net worth clients.
- Negotiations with third parties on behalf of clients.
- Advisory services on all legal matters to corporate and High net worth clients.
- Property management services
- Performed due diligence investigations for corporate transactions, ensuring accurate valuations and minimizing liability exposures.
- Drafted well-structured contracts and agreements that protected client interests while adhering to established legal standards.
- Conducted thorough research to ensure accurate interpretation of laws and regulations in support of client cases.
- Completed documentation smoothly to finalize sales.
Group Head Retail Sales- AGM
Access Bank PLC
09.2008 - 04.2010
- Oversee the sales of the banks retails products and services
- Manage personal selling relationships at executive level in high profile customers.
- Lead people, challenge the organization, and work across inter-group and SBU lines. (Institutional Banking Group, Commercial Banking Group and Investment Banking Group, Credit Risk Management Group).
- Develop actionable and measurable strategic plans to proactively pursue existing customers, prospective customers and to grow the market share of retail banking business.
- Grow the retail business by steering selling and marketing effort towards strategic customers in targeted market.
- Manage and maintain existing customer relationships and develop new customer relationships
- Implement the bank’s customer management framework.(Value chain banking)
- Articulate winning retail strategies to penetrate the retail market
- Review plans of each retail SBUs and ensure they are aligned with the bank’s overall strategy and objectives.
- Identify market opportunities, potential Hubs and customer needs in order to proactively provide value adding products/ services that meet their anticipated needs.
- Prepare management reports as required.
- Ensure that a comprehensive database of information for both prospects and existing customers is maintained.
- Ensure training of the banks products and services.
- Ensure that defined goals and targets are achieved
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of the various Retail Sales Team leads.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Group Head (Aviation Group)
UBA PLC
Marina, Lagos
01.2008 - 08.2008
- Coordinated and managed the smooth implementation of International Air Travel Association (IATA) Bill, Settlement and Payment (BSP) scheme in Nigeria through UBA PLC partnership with IATA. The annual volume of this transaction is $1billion as at 2008.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Branch Manager
UBA PLC
Marina, Lagos
09.2006 - 12.2007
- Set up the Head office branch as a Commercial and Consumer Branch (The Branch was formerly strictly for Corporate Banking customers)
- Grew the deposit base from N757million as at 18 September 2006 to N5billion as at December 2007
- Grew the risk asset base from N154m as at 18 September 2006 to N3.5billion as at December 2007
- PBT grew from a negative position of N616, 049.23 as at October 2006 to positive monthly average of N50 million by December 2007.
- Responsible for the branch’s effective operation.
- Chief compliance Officer of the branch (KYC issues).
- Continuously monitored branch performance against key performance indicators, taking corrective actions as needed to ensure objectives were met or exceeded.
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings by enhancing service quality and resolving client issues promptly.
Branch Manager
Fidelity Bank Plc
Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos
01.2006 - 09.2006
- Managing relationship with Companies and individuals within the target market with a view to keeping existing accounts and converting prospects in order to grow business volumes and income.
- Responsible for the branch’s effective operation.
- Chief Compliance Officer of the branch (KYC issues)
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings by enhancing service quality and resolving client issues promptly.
- Continuously monitored branch performance against key performance indicators, taking corrective actions as needed to ensure objectives were met or exceeded.
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
- Monitored market trends to identify new business opportunities and capitalize on potential growth areas within the community or region served.
- Ensured regulatory compliance through diligent adherence to industry standards, guidelines, and company policies.
Head Retail Banking Unit
FSB Int’l Bank Plc
04.2001 - 08.2005
- Company Overview: (Now Fidelity Bank Plc)
- Managing efficiently, effectively the Retail Banking teams and ensuring that established policies and procedures are followed
- Managing the relationship of customers within the target market with a view to keeping existing accounts and converting prospects
- (Now Fidelity Bank Plc)
Branch Manager -Lewis Street Branch
Magnum Trust Bank Plc
01.1995 - 03.2001
- Company Overview: (Now Sterling Bank Plc)
- The Chief Accounting Officer of the branch
- Responsible for preparing the branch’s yearly budget
- Monitoring the activity of the branch to ensure that the budget is met and surpassed
- Preparing the monthly performance report of the branch (MPR)
- Responsible for funding the balance sheet of the branch
- Account relationship management
- Signing on of new business relationships
- Credit appraisals
- Responsible for the branch’s effective operation.
- Chief Compliance officer of the branch (KYC issues).
- (Now Sterling Bank Plc)
- Implemented effective sales strategies to achieve branch targets and exceed expectations consistently.
Legal Officer
Texaco Nig. Plc & Texaco (Overseas) Pet.
Igbosere Road, Lagos
08.1988 - 12.1994
- Company Overview: Unlimited - sold
- Preparing & reviewing contractual documents for Company’s operations
- Participating in litigation, by assisting external solicitors in researching and preparing Texaco’s version of any matter before the court, and watching briefs in court
- Monitoring the activities of external solicitors to make sure that Texaco’s interest is well protected
- Negotiations with third parties on behalf of Texaco
- Writing legal opinions and advising management on legal issues
- Oil exploration contracts and legal matters for joint venture issues for Texaco (Overseas) Petroleum Company Unlimited, as visiting attorney
- General legal matters required by management
- Unlimited - sold
- Drafted and reviewed a wide range of legal documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Efficiently managed outside counsel relationships, controlling costs while ensuring access to specialized expertise when needed.
- Reviewed legal publications and performed database searches to identify laws and court decisions relevant to pending cases.
- Managed and supervised document database to maintain litigation records.
- Kept up with and reviewed changes in laws, informed staff of changes and advised appropriate departments on actions to prevent legal issues.
Education
MBA -
Delta State University
Abraka, Delta State 01.1997 - 01.1999
B.L -
Nigerian Law School
Lagos 01.1987 - 01.1988
LL.B (Hons) - undefined
University of Benin
Benin, Edo State 01.1984 - 01.1987
Dip-in-law - undefined
Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria, Kaduna State 01.1981 - 01.1983
W.A.S.C - undefined
Our Lady’s High School
Effurun, Warri 01.1975 - 01.1980
Skills
Proficient in stakeholder engagement
Lending process knowledge
Expertise in legal analysis
Effective negotiation abilities
Legal document management
Expertise in case coordination
Strong interpersonal communication
Corporate governance practices
Knowledge of workplace legal compliance
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/21/67
- Gender: Female
- Marital Status: Single
- Place of Birth: Delta
Telephone Numbers
- 07085208345
- 08033008157
Reading and travelling
Traveled to the United States of America, United Kingdom, France and United Arab Emirates
Read John Crisham Novels
Timeline
Principal Solicitor
ODINFONOLY SOLICITORS
05.2010 - Current
Group Head Retail Sales- AGM
Access Bank PLC
09.2008 - 04.2010
Group Head (Aviation Group)
UBA PLC
01.2008 - 08.2008
Branch Manager
UBA PLC
09.2006 - 12.2007
Branch Manager
Fidelity Bank Plc
01.2006 - 09.2006
Head Retail Banking Unit
FSB Int’l Bank Plc
04.2001 - 08.2005
MBA -
Delta State University
01.1997 - 01.1999
Branch Manager -Lewis Street Branch
Magnum Trust Bank Plc
01.1995 - 03.2001
Legal Officer
Texaco Nig. Plc & Texaco (Overseas) Pet.
08.1988 - 12.1994
B.L -
Nigerian Law School
01.1987 - 01.1988
LL.B (Hons) - undefined
University of Benin
01.1984 - 01.1987
Dip-in-law - undefined
Ahmadu Bello University
01.1981 - 01.1983
W.A.S.C - undefined
Our Lady’s High School
01.1975 - 01.1980