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Location:
Calgary, AB, Canada
Posted:
May 04, 2013

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Olusola Adenekan

*** *********** *** **,

Calgary, Alberta. T3J 5N3

Phone: 403-***-****

Alt: 403-***-****

***********@*****.**

OBJECTIVE

Qualified Legal Practitioner who is service focused professional seeking to

leverage both experience and education as a Contract Administrator with

history of successfully managed contract administration initiatives. Detail

oriented and organized individual who exemplifies professionalism and the

ability to work with various groups and department for the growth and

success of the organization.

MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS

As one of the top pupil in evidence and criminal law at University, I

was nominated by my professor to assist with the UN investigative

research on genocide and war crimes in Rwanda. My role involved

extensive research, interviewing of senior government officials,

collating information and then providing recommendations based on the

information obtained.

Managed and drafted various upstream & downstream agreements including

but not limited to Constructions, Purchase, Maintenance, Leases,

International oil & gas, joint ventures and services contracts,

Instrumental to successful completion of LNG exploration and

transportation of related products based on extensive research and

negotiations on the project.

Represented Lagos State University in a nationwide Moot Court Trial

Competition, contested by all universities in Nigeria. I won the overall

price for best Advocate.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mar 2009 - Legal Aid Society

Date Calgary, Alberta

Legal Services Officer

. Providing timely legal information and advice to clients to

make an informed decision on their legal problems such as

Family, Civil, Welfare, and Criminal matters.

. Conducting legal research on various issues such as new

development in Canadian law, impacts of new and old

Bilateral and Multilateral Treaty Agreements on the company

transactions to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory

requirements.

. Prepare legal documents such as agreements, contracts,

proposals, terms and conditions, as may be required for

various real estate & energy transactions.

. Assists clients in need of refugee claims, process and file

all required documentations within time limit and prepare

such client for hearings.

. Obtain and review legal opinions from roster counsels on

matter require clarity on point of law and determine

coverage accordingly.

October 2008 Oxford Operations

- March 2009 Calgary, Alberta

Building Administrator

. Delivering exceptional customer services to clients,

contractors and members of the public.

. Maintain and manage office supplies, equipment, contracts,

filling systems and ensure timely collection of tenant

insurance certificates.

. Implement and coordinating clients' files, invoices and

updating tenancy agreement.

. Handled and processed insurance claims arising from damages and

liaised with adjusters for early settlement.

. Assists the senior property administrator with percentage

rent invoices and collections as required.

. Professional and comfortable dealing with stakeholders,

general public, tenants, contractors and trades people as

well as colleagues.

February 2008 Staples Business Depot

- October 2008 Calgary, Alberta

Tech Consultant

. Attended and advised Customers according to the various

products undertaken by the Company.

. Conducted trainings for new employees on product sales,

selling solutions and guiding respective customers on their

needs.

. As a team leader held regular meetings with my Associates

more importantly on target driven, customer satisfactions

and sales of additional products for the benefit of the

customers.

. Analysed and diagnosed problems associated with business

machines and solve incessant problem(s) related to the

machines.

August 2004 Booth & Baker Solicitors

- Dec 2007 Manchester, Great Manchester (UK)

Legal Assistant

. Vast majority of work undertaken was in the conveyancing

team including compliance and regulatory services.

. Liaised with various clients and institutions on mortgage

processing and re-mortgage applications.

. Dealing with Litigations, Drafting, Registration of

Trademarks, Copyrights and Patent, Also supervise all

briefs being undertaken by this branch.

. Interviewed and advised clients in preparation for any

litigations or otherwise.

October 2000 Agip Oil Nig. Ltd

- July 2004 Lagos, Nigeria

Associate Lawyer (Contract Admin)

. Undertake major compliance duties which include perusing

commercial agreements, commercial transaction contracts and

legal opinions.

. Drafted and vetted all contracts signed with subcontractors

and service providers of the company relating to

explorations liquidify natural gas (LNG) and transportation

of related products.

. Attended meetings, liaised with various clients including

contractors regarding businesses conducted by the company

and resolved potential conflict(s).

. Analyzed contracts & pay attention to every minute detail

and explain any legal issues involved in the contracts with

the aid of my extensive legal knowledge.

. Reviewed, drafted, negotiated and prepared list of

exceptions to bids/bidding documentation, construction and

submission of proposals (including Master Supply Service

Agreement, Construction and Supply Agreement, Purchase

Orders and Subcontracts).

March 1996 Osinbajo Kukoyi & Adokpaye (LLP)

- Aug 2000 Lagos, Nigeria

Associate

. Managed a team of six trainees including supporting staff.

. Drafted leases, guarantees and business contracts including

debt recoveries and banking & finance issues.

. Registered trademarks, patents, designs and copyrights.

. Interfaced with regulatory authorities in the energy and

finance sectors on the proper interpretation of laws and

government policies vis- -vis contractual documents.

. Acted as company secretary to corporate clients,

incorporation of companies and general legal practice.

. Provided advice and guidance on all regulatory matters

relating to environmental issue(s) and matters affecting

operations of the company (Compliance based duties).

March 1993 Startrite Finance & Mortgage Homes

- Feb 1996 Sabo-Yaba, Lagos

Legal Officer

. Co-ordinating the activities of Commercial & Investment of

the company (Compliance based duties).

. Review and update credit & loan documentations, including

searches and registration of title deeds.

. Coordinate the analysis of proposed contracts in order to

identify risks, including legal, contractual and

operational risk. Proposed measures to eliminate or

ameliorate the risks

. Advised & update the department with relevant

law/regulation affecting the industry.

EDUCATION

2005 Southampton Solent University

Southampton, Hampshire (UK)

LL.M, Intellectual Property Law

Courses: Trade Mark law, Copyrights law, Patents & Designs law, Computer

law and Advanced Legal Research.

2002 Southwark College, London

London, UK

Certificate, Information Technology

Courses: Microsoft Office Suite, computer diagnosing & Troubleshooting, C++

for non C++ programmer and Computer appreciation.

1995 Nigerian Law School

Victoria Island, Lagos

Barrister at Law (LPC)

Courses: Legal Drafting & Conveyancing, Company Law & Commercial Practice,

Civil & Criminal Procedures, Law of Evidence and Professional Conduct &

Ethics.

1992 Lagos State University

Lagos, Ojo

LL.B, Law

Courses: Jurisprudence & Legal Theory, Conflict of laws, Intellectual

Property law, International law, Law of contract, Criminal law, Law of

Trust & Equity, Law of Evidence, Law of Torts, Law of Banking & Finance,

Commercial law, Company law, Petroleum & Energy law and Constitutional law.

KEYWORD SUMMARY

Ability to multitask, manage and prioritise tasks.

Possess strong Administrative skills with attention to details.

An achiever, motivator with leadership qualities

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Outstanding team player

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