OLUWADAMILOLA DEBORAH SHAJOBI OSEGHALE
Abuja,FCT
Summary
An accomplished and results-driven Head of Legal & Strategy with extensive experience in providing strategic leadership and direction in legal functions and Corporate Governance Practices.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Company Secretary (Head Legal & Strategy)
Nigerian University Pension Management Company Limited
Abuja, Nigeria
09.2018 - Current
- Drafted professional memos, letters, and marketing copy to support business objectives and growth.
- Routed business correspondence, documents, and messages to correct departments and staff members.
- Facilitated timely delivery of special projects to meet organizational and departmental objectives.
- Convened and coordinated all Board Committee and Annual General Meetings including Executive Management meetings, providing secretarial services to include preparation of agendas, minutes, notices, and drafting of resolutions.
- Ensure proper custody and maintenance of statutory books and registers of the company.
- Provided legal advisory services to Management and the Board on legal and regulatory matters.
- Monitored the Company’s long, medium, and short-term Strategies to ensure compliance by departments.
- Co-ordinated Corporate Social Responsibility programs of the Company.
- Contributed to aharmonious and productive office environment by building positive relationships with coworkers.
- Managed physical and digital correspondence while keeping information private and secure.
- Took initiative to self-assign administrative tasks in line with company policy to maximize impact.
- Organized travel and accommodations arrangements within assigned budgets.
- Created email notifications, invitations, and agendas for meetings, events and appointments.
- Ordered stock and supplies from trusted and cost-effective suppliers to meet office needs.
- Established improved workflows to maximize communication and efficiency.
- Helped staff to maximise efficiency by providing clerical and secretarial support.
- Assisted managers in compiling and organising materials for meetings.
- Planned and scheduled meetings, creating agendas and minutes as needed.
- Kept and maintained accurate filing system for preservation of office information.
- Prepared and distributed meticulous notes and high-quality reports within deadlines.
- Offered ongoing support to clients, answering questions, addressing concerns and adapting strategies as circumstances changed.
- Conducted in-depth research and analysis to gather relevant information, assess potential risks and opportunities.
- Researched and identified new markets and potential clients for increased revenue.
- Demonstrated strong interest in financial planning, current affairs, and financial markets.
- Identified financial outcomes and potential returns to strengthen robustness of financial planning.
- Combined human experience and expertise with technological insights to present sound, informed advice.
Principal Legal Officer
National Universities Commission
Abuja, NG
05.2012 - 09.2018
- Team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Provided support and guidance on Dispute Resolution.
- Coordinated the registration of Nigerian Universities Management Company Limited, a Pension Fund Administrator for Nigerian Universities at the Corporate Affairs Commission and National Pension Commission
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Coordinated Committee meetings along with preparation of Minutes of Meeting
- Monitored development trends and laws in industrial relations
- Provided advisory services to respective Unions on relevant industrial and labour matters
- Assessed and supported litigation requests according to strategic priorities.
- Followed procedure to perform legal functions successfully.
- Provided advice to gracefully handle and de-escalate conflict.
- Acted as point of contact for uncertainties regarding the handling of Labour issues.
- Created legal documents and contracts for official use.
Middlesex University Business School
London
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Attended workshops on team building and team learning
- Presented seminars on various aspects thus improving the art of speaking
- Observed negotiations and arbitrations settlement in the courthouse
- Attended courses on Labour Law as it relates to the welfare of employees
- Corporate Affairs Commission
Corps Member
Corporate Affairs Commission
Abuja, Nigeria
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Ensured compliance with the Legal Provisions of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020 as well as other related Laws
- Drafted Consent recommendations and letters for proposed companies
- Ensured proper record management of company registers.
Education
Ph.D. - Law
10.2021 -
LLM - Civil Law
MA - Human Resources Management
LLB - Civil Law
Second Class Upper Division
Senior School Leaving Certificate -
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Loyalty
- P>Commitment to work
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Good teamwork skills
- Improvement initiatives
- Strategic planning
- Management and Administration skills
Affiliations
- Nigerian Bar Association Association
- Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development United Kingdom (Associate member)
- Chartered Institute of Arbitration UK
- Certified Corporate Governance Auditor/Evaluator
Bio
Date of Birth: May 11, 2024
Marital Status: Married
State of Origin: Ogun State
Nationality: Nigerian
Timeline
University of Abuja - Ph.D., Law
10.2021 -
Company Secretary (Head Legal & Strategy) - Nigerian University Pension Management Company Limited
09.2018 - Current
Principal Legal Officer - National Universities Commission
05.2012 - 09.2018
- Middlesex University Business School
01.2011 - 01.2012
Corps Member - Corporate Affairs Commission
01.2009 - 01.2010
University of Abuja - LLM, Civil Law
Middlesex University Business School, The Nigerian Law School - MA, Human Resources Management
Ahmadu Bello University - LLB, Civil Law
Federal Government Girls’ College - Senior School Leaving Certificate,
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