SALAUDEEN, TAOFIKAT M. Esq.

(LL.B, B.L, ACiarb)

**, ******* ***** ****, ***** Island, Lagos State

090********, 070********.

ac9fop@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

A charismatic, devoted, and trustworthy Legal Practitioner and Chartered Arbitrator, who seeks to produce the highest level of output possible for a given task. A quick learner who seeks to constantly improve her current knowledge base and skill set by taking on new challenges and tasks.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Tunji Ogunrinde & Co., Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria October 2018 – Till date

Associate.

Assisted with the preparation, drafting, and production of Legal

correspondence, documents, court processes, pettions and contracts.

Appeared as counsel both in civil,

Commercial and criminal matters in various Courts of Law.

Assisted with the preparation and production

of required documentation for corporate filings.

Registered Companies and Business names.

Petralex Solicitors, Akobo, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria December 2017 – October 2018

Associate. National Youth Service Corp (NYSC)

Drafted memorandum and other legal documents

Conducted searches at Corporate Affairs Commission and Lands Registry

Render Pro bono services to inmates

Writes updates to clients on transactions and other documents as required

M. J Onigbanjo (SAN), Onikan, Lagos State, Nigeria June 2017 – July 2017

Law Extern.

Interviewed quite a number of Clients.

Drafted Legal agreements and letters.

S.O.RAFIU STATIONERY & SOUVENIR STORES September 2017-November 2017

Lagos Island, Lagos State, Nigeria

Company Secretary

The Gavel Associates, Victoria Island, Lagos State, Nigeria January 2016 – September 2016

Law Intern.

Assisted in Legal research and filing of court processes.

Drafted and processing of police bail.

Interviewed clients.

Letter writing for the firm.

Ministry of Justice, Citizens’ Mediation Centre, Lagos State, Nigeria October 2013-January 2014

Law Intern.

Drafting of Memorandum of Understanding.

Conducted interrogative session between clients.

Engaged in sensitization.

EDUCATION

Nigerian Law School, Yenegoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria December 2017

Bachelor of Law (BL),

Graduated with a Second Class Lower Grade

Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State, Nigeria. December 2015

Bachelor of Law (LLB),

Graduated with a Second Class Upper Grade.

FUSC College, Ajangbadi, Okoko, Lagos State July 2009

West African Senior School Certificate Examination,

Graduated as Best Graduating Student in Literature and Commerce.

Served as a Prefect for 2005/2006 academic session.

Served as a Prefect for 2008/2009 academic session.

Diploma in Desktop Publishing and data processing 2009 – 2010

LACEMVI, Lagos Island, Lagos State

CORE SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal, written and articulate communication skills

Good planning and organizational skills

Good research and analytical skills and strong attention to detail.

Competent with drafting, and presentation software applications.

Able to work in a team effectively, in achieving set out goals.

RELEVANT CERTIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND AWARDS

Certifications

Certificate of Completion on Risk Management Course 2019

Certificate of Completion on Project Management Course 2019

Certificate of Completion on Human Resources Management 2019

(HRM) Course

Associate Member, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) UK 2017

Awaiting Certification

Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administration of Nigeria (ICSAN)

(Presently on the last phase).

Productivity and Presentation Software

Proficient User, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access)

Awards

President, Justice Chambers, Faculty of Law, Lagos State University (LASU) 2010 - 2015

LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Leadership Positions Held

Public Relations Officer, Muslim Corpers’ Association of Nigeria, Oyo State. 2017 – 2018

President, Justice Chambers, Faculty of Law, Lagos State University (LASU) 2014 - 2015

General Secretary, Faculty of Law, Lagos State University (LASU) 2013 – 2014

Scribe/Counsel, Justice Chamber, Faculty of Law, Lagos State University (LASU) 2012 - 2014

Extra-Curricular Activities

Volunteer, Mcan Welfare Committe, Agodi Prison, Ibadan, Oyo State April 2018

Volunteer, Legal Aid Community Development Service, Ibadan, Oyo State. 2017-2018

INTERESTS

Reading, Fashion, Travelling and meeting new people

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