ONWUAMA SAMIRA-ESHIAN J.

• My responsibilities as Regional Legal Counsel for Sub-Saharan Africa at Aleph Group Inc. were broad and multifaceted. I was tasked with conducting comprehensive assessments of regional compliance and regulatory requirements for four Sub-Saharan countries. Based on these assessments, I evaluated the risk profile associated with non-compliance and provided strategic counsel to relevant teams. I also spearheaded the implementation of robust compliance protocols to ensure that the company remained in adherence with all applicable laws and regulations.
  
• Beyond compliance, I provided accurate counsel to management on various legal topics, including digital marketing regulations, data privacy laws, intellectual property rights, and corporate governance. I also advised on complex legal matters specific to the Sub-Saharan African market, ensuring that the company was in compliance with both local and international laws.
• I was responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts and agreements, including client contracts, vendor agreements, and partnership deals. I ensured that all contracts were aligned with company policies and local legal requirements across the various African jurisdictions in which the company operated.
• Provided accurate counsel to management on various legal topics, including digital marketing regulations, data privacy laws, intellectual property rights, and corporate governance
• Analyzed probable case outcomes using knowledge of legal precedents.
• Devised individualized contracts and legal documentation to meet bespoke client requirements.

I oversaw and led the timely analysis of existing and proposed legislation to assess potential impact on the business. I performed government and regulatory agency liaison functions to initiate or resolve regulatory actions and keep businesses informed.

I performed risk assessment which included analyzing current risks and identifying potential risks with adverse business impact. I performed risk evaluation, comparing past and current methods of handling risks and comparing potential risks. I also established acceptable levels of risk.

I directed and managed relationships with regulatory bodies, external consultants and legal advisors.

I drove implementation and achieved certification of ISO27001 information systems management standards. I initiated anti-money laundering management and staff awareness training and compliance. I implemented data privacy compliance via training, audit, and remediation for staff and board. I implemented security awareness compliance via policy development and trainings for staff and management.

I carried out periodic audits to verify correct measures and standards in business operations. I created ethical standards procedures to improve current company guidelines.

Developed, designed and trained teams on Organization's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

• Provided Identification and Remediation metrics for industry risks .
• Provided on going team support and issue resolution on an as needed basis.
• Established and quantified the Organization's 'risk appetite' and ensure risk approach adheres accordingly
  

• Successfully drove the license application processes resulting in the successful issuance of Company's Commercial License
• Established good, working relationships with Law enforcement agencies and relevant regulatory bodies and agencies.
• Conducted legal research, policy development, settlement negotiations and shareholder relations.
• Defined, developed and owned the strategy and execution of Government Affairs and Policy.
• Collaborated with executive leadership to align the Government Affairs and Policy team strategy with the overall business strategy.
• Engaged with the leadership team to ensure business pro-activity with regard to regulatory requirements .
• Led and drove engagement, relationship and communication efforts with key government stakeholders at the federal and local levels.
• Analyzed written reports and statements to verify regulatory compliance.

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• Prepared, reviewed and modify contractual instruments to assist and support the various business units.
• Obtained documents, clearances, certificates and approvals from relevant Local, State and Federal Agencies and Regulators.
• Developed and implemented attraction and retention strategies for the organization •
• Developed threat and risk assessments with ranked response options.
• Drafted new policy documentation and briefing papers.
• Assessed expectations of participants of risk programs to better understand policy impacts.
• Advised on preferred options between available policy recommendations.
• Oversaw implementation of new policies and adapted plans to meet overall objectives.
• Compared current program operations against policies and highlighted gaps.
• Determined likely financial implications of proposed policy changes.
• Collaborated cross-functionally to evaluate and mitigate interactions.

• Evaluated policies for technical feasibility and potential constraints.
• Reviewed competing policies to seek out useful strategies for integration into current policy structures.
• Oversaw implementation of new policies and adapted plans to meet overall objectives.
• Developed threat and risk assessments with ranked response options.
• Compared current program operations against policies and highlighted gaps.
• Drafted new policy documentation and briefing papers.
• Built positive relationships with local representatives to stay current on needs and understand policy impacts.
• Facilitated communication between government agencies, citizens and businesses.
• Determined likely financial implications of proposed policy changes.
• Maintained currency on relevant social, economic and industry-specific trends.
• Advised on preferred options between available policy recommendations.
• Outlined recommendations in detailed reports founded on data-driven insights.