MOROLAKE OGUNNUSI
667-***-**** • ad3rak@r.postjobfree.com / ad3rak@r.postjobfree.com
Maryland, 20784
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Familiarity with regulations that govern acquisition of contracts
Preparation of statement of works.
Manage and oversee a portfolio of contracts and grants.
Solicitation. Evaluation, negotiation, termination, close-out and post award administration of contracts
Experience with complex integration agreements
Strict adherence to compliance and regulatory business processes
Skillful at identifying contractual, legal and commercial risks in contract arrangements and providing mitigation solutions
Passionate and driven to create value and to make a positive difference by maintaining a high level of personal and professional excellence and helping to effectively develop solutions to challenges.
Proficient in the use of Contract Management Tools: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Outlook programs, On
Excellent presentation, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skill
Experienced and commercially aware legal officer with demonstrable expertise in analyzing, structuring, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts across multi business sectors
RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Elevance Health
Remote
Contracts Administrator Aug 2023 till date
Preparation and maintenance of contracts and documentation for hospitals and/or individual/group certificates/policies.
Ensure products comply with Federal and State laws.
Recommendation of compliance review processes.
Recognizing the absence of critical elements of information.
Converting legal information into easy-to-read narrative.
Collaboration with the case install department for a seamless contract process.
Use of Applications such as On demand and Massld for Contract Administration process.
Experience using Salesforce
Main achievement
Timeliness in complying and analyzing data in support of contract development. RENOXX GROUP OF COMPANIES
9500 Annapolis Road, Lanham Aug 2022 till Aug 2023 Contract Coordinator/HR Sourcing & Recruitment
Research, analyse and review of all applicable policies, guidance and regulations to support the client’s contracting officer’s decision making.
Administer the terms and conditions of contracts, including contract modification, evaluation of performance under the contract and contract termination.
Provide recommendations, training and risk analysis on contract terms to HR and Finance and business development teams for potential business risk and possible mitigation measures
Serve as liaison between Contracts department, HR Department and Finance Department
Propose edits and redlined Participators and Direct Support Staff agreement to incorporate company’s preferred terms and conditions Main achievement
Continuous effective recommendations and mitigation measures for advancement of the organization
EMMANUEL GROUP LLC
9633 Liberty Road Randallstown Maryland Sep 2021 – July 2022 Compliance/Contract Administration
Ensuring that CMT who work both with personal support and in the units have updated certifications for which they are being prompted on a monthly basis.
Ensuring that staff are being placed in groups to attend trainings upon the expiration of their certifications.
Responding in a timely manner to contractual questions from Contractors and Subcontractors questions
Filing of new staff records
Daily running of the office as well as keeping inventory. Main achievement
Ensuring that staff is up to date with their required certifications Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority July 2013 till Sep 2021 Aviation House, Murtala Muhammed House
Murtala Mohammed Airport Ikeja
Assistant Cheif Legal Officer
Experience with administration of government and/or corporate information technology contracts
Maintain working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation of the Nigerian Regulatory Authority.
Formulate best policies and procedures for the acquisition of goods and services; participate in procurement management reviews and contract clearance .
Assist the Government in researching and drafting specifications and standards, developing performance measures, providing consultation and recommendations.
Experience with complex integration agreement.
Ensuring extant rules, policies and procedures guiding the award of contract in the public service sector is strictly followed i.e advertisement for invitation of tenders to the public evaluation of procurement bids and preparation of statement of works.
Reviewing of TOR & BOQ submitted by user departments and coordination of bids opening and closing exercise
Contract agreement preparation, negotiation, review and contract renewal.
Penalties awarded for defects, breaches and shortcomings as well as sudden contract end for breach, expiration of contract or other triggers occasioned by non performance.
Responsible for preparing and submission of contract status reports and updates to internal stakeholders and management.
Serve as liaison between Contracts unit of the legal department and other departments and all company business lines
Identify contract risks and provide mitigation solutions and steps to protect the interest of the Organization.
Review key contractual and legal provisions such as Limitation of Liability, Indemnity, Data privacy, Warranties etc.
Perform continuous improvement of standard form agreements and processes to support mitigation of risk and adherence to best practices
Recording governing board and management deliberations and decisions and producing minutes of meeting.
Assist various corporate counsel to address all legal and compliance concerns with contracts
Main achievement
Timely closure of all the open items of the Legal department by the International Civil Aviation Organisation during ICAO audits.
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CrystaLife Assurance Plc Jan 2009-Oct 2010
15b Joseph Street Lagos Island, Nigeria
Unit Head Legal & Management Services,
Corporate Development & Strategy Div
Contract negotiation, review, administration and ongoing management and renewal.
Responsible for compliance with dates for statutory and regulatory filings.
Performing legal and administrative duties of the organisation’s board of directors.
Managing relationships with external solicitors to ensure compliance with agreed service levels
Recording governing board and management deliberations and decisions and producing minutes of meeting.
Main achievement
Successful execution of the regulatory process as regards the organisation’s name change from Private to Public.
Ministry of Justice Lagos State
Project Officer Oct 2008-Dec 2008
Office of the Public Defender
1, Motorways Avenue, Motorways Centre
Oppossite 7up Alausa Ikeja Lagos Nigeria
Prosecuting on behalf of the State in criminal cases such as (armed robbery, assault and malicious damages) .
Representation of citizens probono in the magistrate court and high court Volunteer Dec 2006-Sep 2008
Representation of citizens probono in civil cases such as ( landlords and tenants employers and employees)
Main achievement
Probono representation of citizens of the State
EDUCATION
2024 National Contract Management Association
Certified Profession Contract Management (In View) 2019 United ATS Al Obour, Egypt
Universal Safety Oversight Program Continuous Monitoring approach 2018 IATA Training Institute Canada
Diploma in Aeropolitical & Industry Affairs
International Air law, Negotiation skills, European union law, Airline contract law 2017 Georgetown University, International Law Institute Washington DC,United States of America
Antitrust & Anticompetition laws in Aviation
2012 Swansea University Wales, United Kingdom
International Commercial and Maritime Law (LLM)
2005 Nigerian Law School Bwari Abuja, Nigeria
B.L (Graduate Law Program)
2003 Ogun State University Ogun State, Nigeria
LLB (Equivalent to JD in the US)