KALU, Olugu Kalu
Email: *********@*****.*** Address: No 57 Moshebolaje Street Ago Palace Way, Lagos State
Mobile No: 080********, 080********
BioData
Date of Birth: 18th March 1977
Sex: Male
Marital Status: Married
State of Origin: Abia State
Educational Background
Institute of Chattered Secretarie & Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN)
In View
Proficiency Certificate in Management (PNIM)
2006
2006 Member Nigerian Institute of Management (MNIM)
The Nigerian Law School, Victoria Island Lagos (BL)
2004 2005
1998 2003 University of Nigeria, Nsukka Enugu State (LL.B)
1988 1994 Federal Government College Okigwe, Imo State (WASSC)
Work experience
2015 July till Date VERDANT ZEAL MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS LTD.
Position Special Personal Assistant to the Executive Vice Chairman/GCEO
Key responsibilities:
Provide highly responsible organizational support to the EVC/GCEO
Represent or act as spokesperson to the general public, and/or media to advance assigned
projects as directed by the EVC/GCEO
Facilitate in concert with the EVC/GCEO communication with the Board
Collaborate and communicate with the Directors as well as other individuals in the systems
leadership position to provide operational and consultative assistance to the EVC/GCEO in
a variety of system wide initiatives
Serve as a member of the EVC/GCEO executive staff, participation in discussions and
decision making.
Support, and coordinate projects with other departments of the organization. In particular,
collaborate all legal drafts and agreements, SLAs as well as due diligence and vetting of
sensitive documents
2014 to 2015 RUSSELSMITH GROUP
14 OmoOba Olukolu Street IgboEfon, Lekki Lagos.
Position Legal &Compliance Officer
Key responsibilities:
Ensuring companys compliance with regulatory, statutory and procedural rules and regulation.
Preparation of Legal Documents including but not limited to, Legal Opinions, Contract Agreements
and MOUs.
Enforcement of set disciplinary rules and regulations and reporting directly to the Head of the Legal
and Compliance Unit.
Review, revise and initiate policies and procedures for the general operation of the Compliance
scheme and its related activities to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct. Monitors the day
today operation of the scheme.
2010 to 2014 MARRIOT SOLICITORS (NOTARIES PUBLIC & LEGAL PRACTITIONERS)
(Company Secretaries)
91A Lewis Street 3rd floor Lafiaji Obalende, Lagos
Position Solicitor / Company Secretary
Key responsibilities:
Preparation of Legal Documents including but not limited to, Leases, Deed of Conveyances, Trust
Deeds, Legal Opinions, Contract Agreements and Pleadings
Negotiating and documenting transactions on clients behalf
Ensuring the compliance of corporate clients with general Legislative & Regulatory provisions
Vetting of contract documents on behalf of clients.
Liaise with litigation officers with regards to ongoing cases of clients in courts.
2007 to 2009 DONAI SOLUTIONS & INVESTMENTS (Micro Finance).
5 Okoi Arikpo House Idowu Taylor, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Position Head, Loan Recovery Unit
Key responsibilities:
Supervision and handling of the recovery of loans given to clients
Monitor and manage clientele data with regards to loans and repayment schedules.
Produce standard legal documents as required
Deal with routine correspondence with regards to any collection or recovery issues.
Ensure the timely issuance of Reminders notices and summons to Customers
Drafting of legal correspondence
Generate periodical system reports to assist Management with the recovery of all debts outstanding to
the firm
Liaise with Operations team to ensure correct amounts charged to clients
2006 2007 S.O. MARIERE & ASSOCIATES (Legal Practitioners)
Plot 100, Low Cost Housing Estate off Patani Ughelli Delta State
Position Legal Officer
Key responsibilities:
Representation of clients in Court as counsel.
Negotiating and documenting transactions on clients behalf.
Preparation of Legal Opinions and Contract Agreements and documents.
Perfection of title documents on behalf of corporate and individual clients.
Ensuring the compliance of corporate clients with general Legislative & Regulatory provisions.
Review of contract documents.
2005 BENTLY EDU & Co. (Legal Practitioners & Notaries Public)
24, Campbell Street Lagos.
Position Legal Officer
Key responsibilities:
Legal Research on ongoing cases and client contractual Agreements.
Management of Intellectual Property Portfolio.
Conducting Searches at the Lands Registry
Vetting of Legal Documents and contractual Agreements.
Professional Membership
Nigerian Bar Association.
Nigerian Institute of Management.
Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators [ICSA](in view)
Skills
Research & Strategic Management
Data Analysis & Reporting
Documentation & Presentation
Referees
Available On Request