Chukwudi Ajaegbo

+1-519-***-**** ad3qt3@r.postjobfree.com

Stewart Maclaren RD, Georgetown, ON L7G5L8

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A results-driven lawyer with over four-year experience in several fields of law. Adept at drafting and reviewing complex contracts, policies and legal processes. Proficient in leveraging on research and collaboration with clients and/or regulatory agencies to resolve or avoid disputes. Can efficiently manage tasks, meet deadlines and exhibit sound judgment. WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior Associate Counsel (Legal) Jul 2021 - Present H5 Partners • Abuja, Nigeria

• Represented clients independently and otherwise in legal proceedings and business meetings.

• Drafted and reviewed policies, complex commercial agreements and pleadings in domestic and international courts of jurisdiction.

• Experienced in incorporation filings with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

• Researched and advised on policy compliance for businesses and private persons.

• Liaised and collaborated with regulatory authorities and other key stakeholders on behalf of clients, to resolve disputes outside litigation or avoid them entirely.

• Advised on global data protection practices and prepared general data governance policies.

• Prepared management reports and engaged in general administrative support activities. Associate Counsel (Legal) Mar 2020 - Jun 2021

Olumide Babalola LP • Lagos, Nigeria

• Successfully represented the Plaintiff at the ECOWAS Court of Justice, Abuja, (in suit number ECW/CCJ/APP/53/18) between Laws & Rights Initiative v. Federal Government of Nigeria.

• Reviewed and updated the Compliance Rulebook for a CBN regulated entity; Midwestern Oil and Gas Company Limited, a leading Upstream Company in Nigeria’s energy sector.

• Resolved a land dispute via negotiation for a fast-growing indigenous energy company in the downstream sector, and saving them about $130,000 in potential losses.

• Resolved a legal dispute involving compliance with the Rules of professional Conduct (RPC) between the “Big 4” (KPMG, PWC, Ernst & Young and Deloitte & Touche).

• Supervised and mentored over twenty interns in a period of about six months.

• Prepared and reviewed court processes, commercial agreements, and policy documents.

• Litigated over 20 public interest suits affecting Human Rights breaches within a 1-year period.

• Conducted trainings and webinars on data protection, incident management processes and prepared Data Audit Summary Reports.

Associate Trainee/Administrative Assistant (Legal) Oct 2018 – Mar 2020 Emmanuella Law & Olawale Law Practice • Lagos, Nigeria

• Organized and scheduled client meetings and prepared subsequent reports.

• Actively represented clients in courts independently and/or with other attorneys.

• Assisted in general administrative duties like managing calendars and updating correspondence

• Drafted and reviewed legal opinions, contracts, deeds, pleading and other supporting processes. EDUCATION

B.L. (Barrister at Law) Nov 2017 - Aug 2018

The Nigerian Law School • Abuja, Nigeria

• Acquired a qualifying certificate to practice law in Nigeria.

• Participated in Moot court trials.

• Interned at a top law firm where I was responsible for pre-trial preparation and legal research. LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws) Oct 2012 - Jul 2017

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University • Igbariam, Nigeria

• Led a team of debaters and public speakers at the Impact Africa International Debate and Continental Public Speaking Contest in Africa, Tamale, Republic of Ghana (2016)

• Excelled in courses such as Law of Evidence, Public International Law, Equity and Trust Law. SKILLS

• Customer excellence

• Exceptional communication

• Administrative and organizational

• Multitasking and time management

• Drafting of wills, letters and other memorandums, contracts and legal research

• Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Microsoft Word, Teams, Excel and PowerPoint) PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

• Certificate of Call to the Bar

VOLUNTEER WORK

Volunteer Legal Counsel Mar 2020 - Jun 2021

Digital Rights Lawyers Initiative (DRLI) • Lagos, Nigeria

• Pro bono litigation of public interest suits in fundamental human and digital rights cases.

• Offered free legal representation for several press men and victims of police brutality during the infamous #ENDSARS protests of October 2020 in Lagos. Nigeria. Preparation of wills, real estate, excellent proofreading skills, file management, ability to work under pressure and retrieve corporate documents. Data, marketing, generate and issue certificates and travel authorization letters, proactive and client focused approach with strong initiative and follow up skills, time management, computer proficiency, EPIC Broker management system, generate quotes with carrier system, superior time management, invoice renewal, confidentiality and professionalism, process, input and update information into the CRM. Ability to prioritize tasks and independently manage competing priorities.

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