Olaoluwa Yusuf
Legal Services
Lagos,Lagos
Summary
Effective law student offering well-versed in drafting legal documents, conducting comprehensive research and supporting attorneys throughout all phases and procedures. Excited to gain better understanding of corporate law and arbitration through rewarding internship.
Motivated Legal Intern with exemplary research skills. Excellent problem-solving and presentation capabilities.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
10
10
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Intern
Olaniwun Ajayi LP
Lagos, Lagos
04.2020 - 05.2020
- Finance and Capital Markets Practice Unit.
- Reviewed several debt instruments (commercial papers, bonds and loans).
- Drafted loan agreement.
- Researched CAMA, copyright, SEC laws and regulations and delivered analysis and assessments to supervisors.
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Answered questions from management and presented information effectively.
Legal Adviser
Sunshine Community Development Association
Magboro, Ogun
01.2020 - Current
- Established communications between community and corporation by drafting over 10 official letters and providing valid documentation.
- Advised community members on their relevant rights and obligations under relevant laws and regulations.
- Made quality research to prove legitimacy of community's claim.
Team Leader (Lord Chancellor)
Victus Chambers, OAU,
Ile-Ife, Osun
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Drafting and reviewing proposals, pitching, fundraising, conflict resolution.
- Built strong relationships with members through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Coordinated bi-weekly meetings for members and executives, interacting with all levels of management.
- Initiated timely response to emails, voicemails and written correspondence.
- Implemented new working processes which delivered continued improvements.
- Organised an ADR event with over 100 persons in attendance.
Debater
Ifelaw Debate Committee, OAU.
Ile-Ife, Osun
01.2017 - 11.2019
- Debated personally in at least 7 competitions and placing top three in all.
- Developing junior members' debate skills.
- Keeping charge of Committee's finances.
Administrative Assistant
EARLYBELLS ACADEMY
Lagos, Lagos
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Managed office inventory (over 3,000 books and other items) by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Developed and updated financial statements to track, analyze and report on performance and sales data of nearly 1,000 students.
Education
LL. B - Law
Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile-Ife 01.2015 - 01.2019
ACArb - Arbitration
The Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators
Nigeria 01.2021 - 02.2021
WASSCE -
Earlybells Academy
Lagos 01.2008 - 01.2014
Skills
Legal documentation
Contract Review
Legal Research
Exceptional writer
Proficient in MS Office
Corporate law/
Mediation
Policy And Procedure Adherence
Legal terminology
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of TEN staff members.
- FIRST Runner-up, National Tax Debate V, University of Lagos, 2019.
- WINNER, Youth Energy Project (Y.E.S), Faculty of Law, Obafemi Awolow University, 2019.
- Successfully led a student organisation through event organisation, people management and vision building.
- Prepared TWO legal documents on tenancy agreement and ONE legal document for Contract of Sale of Land.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Certification
Inspiring and Motivating Individuals, University of Michigan.
Quote
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
Timeline
Associate, Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators.
02-2021
ACArb - Arbitration
The Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators
01.2021 - 02.2021
Inspiring and Motivating Individuals, University of Michigan.
01-2021
Legal Intern
Olaniwun Ajayi LP
04.2020 - 05.2020
Legal Adviser
Sunshine Community Development Association
01.2020 - Current
Team Leader (Lord Chancellor)
Victus Chambers, OAU,
01.2019 - 12.2019
Debater
Ifelaw Debate Committee, OAU.
01.2017 - 11.2019
LL. B - Law
Obafemi Awolowo University
01.2015 - 01.2019
Administrative Assistant
EARLYBELLS ACADEMY
01.2014 - 01.2015
WASSCE -
Earlybells Academy
01.2008 - 01.2014