ALUKO, OLANREWAJU MARK, LL.B
Address *** ***** **** ******, ******, NJ
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Objective
To obtain a position within an Anti-Money Laundering Compliance division that allows growth and advancement where I may utilize my skills.
Summary of general experience, skills and expertise
Investigational experience including fraud detection and prevention
Experienced in reviewing client cases and interpreting laws and reports.
Strong verbal and written communication skills allowing effective interactions
Works well in fast paced environment
Ability to multitask between systems and functions.
An effective team player with the leadership necessary to direct, train, and motivate peers to their fullest potential.
Reliable and resourceful with excellent time management and organizational skills
Self- motivated, quick learner, organized and possess the ability to work independently or in a team environment
Proven leader with solid processing and critical thinking skills
Acquisition, vetting and ensuring contractual terms and obligations are carried into fruition by the parties
Ensuring contracts are in consonance with client’s policies and standards
Maintaining and keeping of client’s contracts and other valuable agreements (via a devised contract management system
Drafting, perusing, negotiating, restructuring and tending to the contract procurement needs of clients
Detection of red flags and contracts with potential negative futuristic effect.
Contract management and administration
Experience:
Upwork, USA Aug 2016 till date
Legal / Contract Specialist
Legal document/contract drafting, review, interpretation and negotiation
Contract management
Representing clients at negotiation forums
Ensuring contracts are in consonance with client’s policies and preference
Allied Universal Security Services July 2017 till date
Security Personnel
Surveillance of Corporate Investment Building
Ensuring utmost safety measures are in place
Analysis of daily work experience and occurrence.
Tunji Abayomi & Co. Abuja, Nigeria.
Legal Counsel, Attorney on Call, Contract Specialist Jan 2015 – Sep. 2016
Partner with Private Bank Front Office and client service teams as a compliance liaison to review required legal documents and associated information to meet regulatory policies for client onboarding.
Act as a subject matter expert for the AML and KYC due diligence teams in the client onboarding process by maintaining knowledge of policies and procedures.
Serve as point of contact for Compliance to discuss and escalate complex legal and regulatory issues surrounding clients, client type and structures, financial products and services and AML risk-related issues.
Interface directly with front office teams to ensure full understanding and responsibility of client assessment after initiation, tracking, and completion of KYC process.\
Specialize in Commercial Law such as Intellectual Property, Corporate/Business Law, Technology/ IT Law and Managing Startups
Offering guidance on Contract acquisition and ensuring contractual terms are carried out to the letter
Providing legal advice on complex legal issues and Intensive legal research
Litigation and consequent representation of clients in courts and other settlement forum
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating different types of complex legal contracts
Ensuring Contracts reflects the policies and standards of the clients
IKEYI & ARIFAYAN (Barristers & Solicitors) Onikan Lagos.
Paralegal/Intern June 2012- Sep 2012
Corporate law/business law, intellectual property law, Technology/IT law, and how they intersect contracts.
Litigating and representing clients in courts and in ADR forums
Case and contract management - physical and electronic copies in contract management system as CRM.
Trial preparation, and other administrative duties as assigned.
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating different types of complex contracts as (same as listed above)
Over-seeing contracts from pre-to post- completion.
G.O SODIPO & CO, Legal Practitioners Marina, Lagos
Intern April 2010 -July 2012
Internship program broadened my understanding of legal procedures on a practical level in the corporate world. Duties include; Research, library sessions, composing write ups and attending court sessions.
EDUCATION and CERTIFICATES
Nigerian Law School, Bwari, Abuja; Nigeria.
B.L (Barrister-at-Law) 2014-2015
Babcock University, School of Law, Nigeria
Course/Major: Law
Certification: LL.B. (Hons), Bachelor of Laws (with Honors)
Grade classification: 2.1, 4.1 /5.00
2009-2014
Note: My Transcript has been evaluated to meet the interpretation of the American Educational system by World Education Services (WES).
Additional Skill:
Highly proficient in the use of computer software packages as CRM, SaleForce, Microsoft Office Packages especially, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Excel; and other legal research tools as LexisNexis, WestLaw etc.
SORA Security License Certification