Legal Counsel
Resume:
LUCIA AUDU
Address: ***, ******* ******, *** *** Palace Way, Okota, Lagos.
Mobile: +234********** E-mail:*********.**@*****.*** D.O.B: 14th February, 1991.
PROFILE
Extensive knowledge of legal, administrative, Business Development and a wide range of other associated matters having gained cognate experience working in law firms, volunteering for NGOs and gaining certifications in diverse areas. Presently looking for a position that provides high level job satisfaction and that is diverse and challenging. EDUCATION
NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL LAGOS, CAMPUS [2014-2015]
No. 2, Adeola Hopewell Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. BL Second Class upper KOGI STATE UNIVERSITY ANYIGBA: [2009 – 2014]
Anyigba, Kogi State. L.L.B] Second Class Upper
EUCHARISTIC HEART OF JESUS MODEL COLLEGE, ILORIN
[2001-2007]
West African Senior School Certificate [WASSCE]
WORK EXPERIENCE
HIGHFIELD GROUP LIMITED. Lekki Phase 1, Lagos: (Head, Legal Department) 04/ 2018 till Date Subsidiaries and Summary of functions
Highfield Oil Ltd
Statutory registration and compliance e.g DPR, NIPEX, BPP, bid prequalification systems; draft consortium agreements, JVs with technical partners; coordinate RFQs, RFPs, vendor registrations; review/amend complex documents, advice and provide guidance to management; carry out company secretarial duties e.g. taking of minutes, filing of returns(all companies) etc. Highbond Construction Limited
Draft and review agreements, LOIs, JVs and other legal documents; compliance with regulatory requirements; advice management on rights and attendant liabilities according to industry standards; coordinate the obtaining of relevant building permits and documents at the ministry of lands, physical planning authorities etc
Housecafe Restaurant and Lounge Limited
Collaborate with the HR department to implement legal responsibilities of employee and management; develop policies well suited to the needs of the company and monitor compliance; select and collaborate with external counsel; communicate and negotiate with external parties; give accurate and timely legal counsel to management; draft and review vendors/service providers/consultants SLAs/agreements; obtain relevant licenses and permits e.g food handlers, liquor, fire service certificates etc., handle contract negotiations with sponsors, carry out admin functions.
INTERNATIONAL LAWYERS FOR AFRICA. Victoria Island, Lagos: (Business Development Executive- Short-term Contract) 10/ 2017 – 04/ 2018
Carry out marketing campaigns to raise and maintain awareness of programs
Develop strategies to strengthen existing and establish new clients’ relationship
Management of websites using the content management system
Undertake Legal and Marketing Research
Support internal Administration processes
Assist with preparation of reports and update internal policy documentation and manuals as the need arises
Champion social media accounts and other online platforms and monitor analytics
Work alongside senior team in relation to campaign content and logistics (client surveys, visuals, aesthetics etc)
Advise on statutory compliances
SYLVESTER IMHANOBE & CO CHAMBERS. Central Area, FCT Abuja: Associate
(11/2015 – 04/2017)
Draft court processes, briefs and agreements
Prosecute matters in court for the firm
Prepare Legal Audit reports on behalf of the firm
Review legal documents to ensure they are in proper format
Carry out and compile research in preparation for matters in court
Actively participate in negotiations and out of court settlement on behalf of clients
Participate in the tutoring of Law Students and Law School Students
Involvement in out of court settlement
Carry out client interviews
Provide legal advice to clients
AFRICAN YOUTH GROWTH FOUNDATION, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja-Volunteer 09/2016- 01-2018
Part-time involvement in Researching for ‘calls for proposal’ on behalf of the organisation
Work in partnership with staff to write proposals in order to take advantage of international grants.
JAIYE AGORO AND CO. Victoria Island, Lagos: INTERN [01/2015 - 03/2015]
Carry out research on case laws.
Draft letters, agreements, wills statement of claim, power of attorney and other civil processes.
Witness proceedings in court
Deal with office correspondence
Participate in client interviews.
Participate actively in firm’s paper work.
Work closely with the lawyers to handle firm’s brief SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
• Excellent Problem solving and solution finding skills
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Possess team spirit
• Ability to work well under a demanding schedule and intense pressure
• Basic Computer skills(MS word, MS Excel, Power point, MS Project)
• Interpersonal skills: High level public relations,
• Excellent communication skill, high level fluency in English language and a knowledge of the French Language
• Diversity and multiple-tasking ability
• Ability to coordinate and organize situations
TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS
• Project Management Certification (Sansvid M in affiliation with Knowledge Train UK): August 2016
• Strategic Management- Short Course (Business School, Netherlands): February 2016
• Alternative Dispute Resolution (Lagos Multi-Door Court House): November, 2015
• French Beginners Course (Alliance Francaise): 2009
• Computer Training (Alhassan Computer) : 2007
INTERESTS
Public speaking, writing, reading, counselling, tutoring, playing word games, photography, travelling, fashion and related activities
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
English, Yoruba, Ebira, Nupe, French
REFEREES:
Barr. Sylvester Imhanobe
Special Assistant to the President on Research and Special Projects Federal Ministry of Justice, FCT Abuja.
Barr H.G Grema
Principal Counsel, Scale Chambers
Plot 1564b, Arochukwu Str., Off Oro-ago Str., Off MohdBuhari way, Garki II Abuja 080********
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