OYINDAMOLA ABODUNRIN
Lagos
Summary
Legal practitioner with a track record of knowledge and experiential efforts in legal advisory, compliance, litigation, legal consulting, service desk management and operations support especially in the financial technology industry. Well-versed in policy interpretation, contract drafting and negotiation and dispute resolution. Currently seeking to work in an organization where she can deliver value to clients, realize corporate goals as well as acquiring and developing skills for personal growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate, Corporate Commercial
SOFUNDE OSAKWE OGUNDIPE & BELGORE
02.2023 - Current
- Provide legal opinions and advice to clients, including international companies, on matters such as the acquisition of licenses (e.g., PSSP license) and their implications.
- Act as a company secretary for multiple companies, overseeing corporate governance, compliance, and ensuring that all legal requirements are met.
- Facilitate the registration process for new Companies, such as an Health Technology company, ensuring that all necessary legal and regulatory procedures are followed.
- Draft and review different contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to ensure compliance and protect the interests of Clients.
- Negotiated the terms and conditions of FIDIC contracts worth substantial amounts 7.5 million dollars contract.
Associate II
LEGAL PRACTITIONERS
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Negotiated the terms of a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) between a start-up and an investor for an investment in the sum of $300,000
- Prepare and review , Joint Venture Development Agreements, Deeds of Leases, Tenancy Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements
- Deeds of Assignments, Contracts of Sale of land and several other forms of agreements
- Reviewed an Advance Subscription Agreement between a start-up and a United state-based investment company
- Routinely liaise with regulatory bodies, completed, and monitored applications for regulatory licenses and permits for companies in
- Nigeria
- Represent Clients in courts
- Advise Clients/Companies on Nigerian Labour/employment matters
- Contributed to the Legal Memorandum advising a Start-up's acquisition of a Micro-Finance bank.
Service Desk Analyst
INTERSWITCH GROUP
03.2020 - 08.2022
- Ensured daily compliance to PCIDSS and security checks during problem identification and resolution of customers' complaints
- Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints within stipulated timeframes
- Supported onboarding efforts for over 25 new employees by training them on internal processes, policies and service delivery
- Thoroughly documented all requests, assigned queries to appropriate teams, and escalate issues where necessary
- Attended weekly team meetings to enhance product and service knowledge and gain insight into beneficial issue resolution strategies
- Followed up with clients to verify optimal customer satisfaction following support engagement and problem resolution
- Responded to at least 60 customer requests daily, for products, services and company information.
Legal Associate
OASIS SOLICITORS AND ATTORNEYS
07.2018 - 03.2020
- Prepare and review contracts and agreements, and advise Clients on related laws and regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with colleagues to review financial contracts (including third party contracts) and corporate documents for conglomerates and corporations;
- Drafted and reviewed over 20 agreements (Non -Disclosure Agreements and Confidentiality Agreements among others.) Advise clients on Limitation of liability clauses, Indemnity clauses, dispute resolution clauses in agreements and contracts
- Enforce and account for compliance to regulatory requirements such as filing of statutory reports, tax filings for clients
- Attend and acts as representative at Clients' meetings
- Offer secretarial services to companies and organizations by attending meetings, recording proceedings of meetings and exchange of correspondences
- Routinely advise clients across different industries on competition and consumer protection matters in Nigeria Represent clients by conducting legal research and conferring with colleagues to develop strategies and arguments for cases
- Represents companies in legal proceedings and due diligence for recovery of property etc
- Draft merit reviews on cases instituted against clients and advise on strategies to resolve disputes
- Represented a leading bank with colleagues - as part of legal team - on fraud case involving some members of staff against Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Legal Associate
GRANDEUR SOLICITORS
11.2017 - 04.2018
- Conducted client interviews, reviewed over 30 investment contracts and negotiated investment agreements for clients
- Drafted agreements, contracts and other legal documents for clients
- Wrote 5 legal opinions and essays and presented them at firm's weekly meetings
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
Legal Associate (NYSC)
AFE BABALOLA AND CO, EMMANUEL CHAMBERS
03.2017 - 10.2017
- Advised clients on extant provisions of Nigerian company Law, Land Law, Revenue Law, and Labour Law Drafted and revised tenancy agreements, lease agreements, contract of sale agreement, commercial contracts, non- disclosure agreements and third-party service contracts
- Provided support on company compliance matters, commercial litigation matters, and criminal cases Assisted in researching and drafting motions, petitions, and briefs.
Education
B.L -
The Nigerian Law School
Bachelor Of Laws (LL.B) Hons - undefined
University Of Ibadan
Skills
- Reporting and Documentation Relationship Management
- Compliance regulations and management Contract Negotiation
- Risk Management and Commercial litigation
- Legal Research and Dispute Management Legal Advisory Litigation Management
- Intellectual Property
- Microsoft Office(Power point, Excel, Word)
- Contract review and Legal Writing
Additional Information
FREELANCE ASSOCIATE (INDIA): JUNE 2023-JULY2023
As a freelance associate at LawSikho, my primary responsibilities centered around contract drafting and review. During my tenure, I successfully handled a variety of agreements, including Nominee Agreements, Facilitation Agreements, Advisor Agreements, as well as Share Transfer and Purchase agreements fo clients in different jurisdictions.
Timeline
Associate, Corporate Commercial
SOFUNDE OSAKWE OGUNDIPE & BELGORE
02.2023 - Current
Associate II
LEGAL PRACTITIONERS
10.2022 - 01.2023
Service Desk Analyst
INTERSWITCH GROUP
03.2020 - 08.2022
Legal Associate
OASIS SOLICITORS AND ATTORNEYS
07.2018 - 03.2020
Legal Associate
GRANDEUR SOLICITORS
11.2017 - 04.2018
Legal Associate (NYSC)
AFE BABALOLA AND CO, EMMANUEL CHAMBERS
03.2017 - 10.2017
B.L -
The Nigerian Law School
Bachelor Of Laws (LL.B) Hons - undefined
University Of Ibadan
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