Obiajulu Konwa
SHOMOLU
Summary
I am an articulate Legal Officer with vast number of years in a corporate setting. Committed to modern law practices and creative problem solving. Adept in tracking industry changes, interpreting new legislation and policies and minimizing corporate risk. Effective law professional with proven track record of successfully representing clients in court, developing legal strategies and drafting and negotiating contracts. Well-versed in principles of family law, land matters, civil litigation, company law, immigration issues and criminal law. Works independently and collaboratively as part of team.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Counsel
Babs Adejuwon & Co
5, Adebiyi Ladejobi Street Ilupeju Lagos Nigeria
05.2006 - Current
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing timely and accurate legal advice on various matters.
- Ensured client/counsel confidentiality
- Ensured my team and I are abreast with latest issues and legal developments
- Monitor and ensure cases are efficiently managed
- Reduced company liability by implementing effective risk management strategies and policies.
- Streamlined contract review process, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced turnaround time.
- Located witnesses to testify at hearings.
- Gathered and analyzed research data such as statutes, decisions and legal articles, codes and documents.
- Managed calendar for at least five other attorneys to keep track of appointments and court dates for hearings and trials.
- Filed electronic and paper form court documents at state and federal levels or at appeal court level.
- Conducted comprehensive research to support legal proceedings, formulate defenses and initiate legal action.
- Reviewed legal publications and performed database searches to identify laws and court decisions relevant to pending cases.
- Typed and processed legal documents to prepare for court filings and legal pleadings.
- Managed a diverse caseload effectively by prioritizing tasks, balancing workload, and consistently meeting deadlines.
- Coordinated responses to government inquiries or investigations involving the company's operations or personnel while diligently protecting company interests.
- Successfully represented the company in administrative hearings before regulatory agencies, securing favorable outcomes in contested proceedings.
- Ensured intellectual property protection through registration of patents, trademarks, and copyrights, safeguarding valuable assets from unauthorized use or infringement.
- Drafted and reviewed a wide range of legal documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Negotiated favorable settlements in multiple litigation cases, minimizing financial exposure for the company.
- Gotten favourable judgements for clients in their various cases before the court .
Law Assistant
Oyagbola Chambers
Unity House, 7th Floor, 37 Marina Lagos Nigeria
03.2004 - 04.2026
- Implemented organizational systems that improved efficiency in managing case files, resulting in reduced time spent searching for documents.
- Aided in case strategy development through thorough analysis of relevant statutes and precedents.
- Drafted correspondence on behalf of attorneys, facilitating effective communication between parties involved in legal matters.
- Conducted comprehensive document review for discovery purposes, identifying key pieces of evidence for use in trial strategy.
Education
Bachelors Of Law - Law Practice
Nigerian Law School
Nigeria Skills
- Legal Analysis
- Legal Advice
- Legal Research
- Legal writing
- Dispute Resolution
- Contract drafting
- Corporate Law
- Document Review
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- Team Development
- Negotiation
- Good Judgment
- MS Office
- Professional and Courteous
- Goal Setting
- Strategic Planning
- Budget Management
- Human Resources Management
- Performance Evaluations
Accomplishments
Project
. Opinion on customary law marriages in Nigeria
. Publication on police and extra judicial killings in Nigeria: a call for the reformation of the police force 2000.
Hobbies
Travelling, reading, conducting research, interacting and meeting people.
Reference
Available on Request
Timeline
Legal Counsel
Babs Adejuwon & Co
05.2006 - Current
Law Assistant
Oyagbola Chambers
03.2004 - 04.2026
Bachelors Of Law - Law Practice
Nigerian Law School