EZEOGBUEFI JENNIFER U.

Address: No * Isheri Street, Ebute Metta West, Yaba, Lagos.

DOB: 1st March 1997

Phone number: 081********

E-mail: adpjl3@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE

I am a solutions-driven individual looking to work in a dynamic company offering responsibilities and a progressive career path. I am passionate about developing innovative strategies to tackle complex legal issues in the fastest and most cost-effective way possible. I look forward to a stimulating position in a supportive team where I can utilize my skills in contributing to the targets and objectives of the company.

EDUCATION

2018 - 2019 Nigerian Law School, Abuja.

B.L (Hons.)

2013 - 2018 Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Anambra.

LLB (Second Class Upper Division)

2009 – 2012 St. Private Secondary School, Lagos.

W.A.S.S.C. (West African Senior Secondary School Certificate) PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

ADR Secretary, Dispute Resolution Centre, Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Associate Member, International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP).

Student Member, African Finance and Economic Association (AFEA).

Member, ECOWAS Ambassadors.

WORK EXPERIENCE

August 2021 till

date

Gaudium Solicitors, Trade Fair Complex, Badagry Expressway, Lagos.

(Associate)

Corporate & Commercial Experience

Prepared incorporation documents for incorporation of business organizations; Incorporated companies (both private and public), business names and incorporated trustees at the Corporate Affairs Commission.

Prepared and filed post-incorporation documents at the Corporate Affairs Commission and other relevant filing agencies.

Conducted corporate searches and general legal due diligence on companies and other business organizations.

Engaged in post-incorporation registrations with various regulators including tax registration, Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, etc.;

Provided practical & commercially viable legal opinions on various areas of law;

Reviewed and negotiated various letters, agreements and other legal documents including Shareholders’ Agreements, Share Purchase Agreements, Lease Agreements, Deeds of Assignment, amongst others. Litigation Experience

Prepared and filed court processes including affidavits, summons for recovery of preemies, statements of claim, statements of defence, written addresess, etc.

Represented clients as Counsel in various legal proceedings in court including recovery of premises proceedings and Maritime Disputes.

Conducted legal research and issued legal opinions on issues including employment, matrimonial, maritime and insolvency issues. Nov 2020 – July

2021

Feb - Oct 2020

Summer 2018

SpringRock Energy Limited, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos.

(Contracts Analyst Trainee)

Responsibilities

Negotiation, drafting, reviewing and solidification of internal and external legal and commercial documentation.

Proactively researched and evaluated different risk factors affecting the Company’s business decisions & operations and recommended effective measures and techniques necessary to prevent and remedy likely and/or observed risks.

Provided guidance and assistance to various departments to ensure that the Company’s business operations comply with Statutory and Regulatory requirements.

Liaised with external stakeholders (Regulators, Law Firms, External Counsels, Public Authorities, Service Providers, etc.) engaged in service and other operational relations with the Company.

Participated in the initiation, development and implementation of the Legal Department’s Strategic Initiatives.

Participated in the implementation and monitoring of Regulatory compliance in the Company’s Guiding Rules, Policies, Standards and Procedures.

Supported the Human Resources department on elements of employment and labour laws and practices.

SpringRock Energy Limited, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos.

(HR Administrator/Legal Support NYSC)

Responsibilities

Organized induction and orientation programs for new employees and gathered new recruit feedback for the first three months of employment as Office Buddy.

Facilitated employee compliance with the Performance Management Cycle

(annual KPO/KPA and appraisal documentation).

Assisted in policy formulation and reformulation to make processes and procedure documents support company strategies.

Monitored Staff status, informed the Head of HR on pending staff confirmations and followed up on confirmation process to completion.

Handled non-Management Employee exit processes with the Supervision of the Human Resource Manager.

Facilitated the documentation and implementation of training plans and oversaw knowledge share sessions.

Added new employees’ information to company’s payroll system.

Worked with other departments to increase employee engagement through team bonding activities.

Liaised with HR team members to develop solutions to identified needs on a case- by-case basis.

Supported the Legal Department in the drafting of simple contracts. Aluko & Oyebode, Ikoyi, Lagos

(Intern)

Expedited legal due diligence by conducting research on subject companies;

Conducted extensive research and made a presentation on ‘Appropriation of Art & Intellectual Property Protection’;

Attended court sittings with designated associates;

Prepared draft legal opinions;

Conducted general legal research.

SKILLS

Excellent analytical and reasoning ability

Ability to work both as part of, and leader of a team

Excellent advocacy skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent writing and research skills

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Proficient at Microsoft Office & Google Suites

Basic Knowledge of Chinese and French Language

VOLUNTEER WORK

Part of the criminal litigation team that prepared the briefs used for the Nigerian Law School Moot Court trials.

Research on the topic “Protection of Intellectual Property Rights in the Digital Environment: Wither Nigeria?” for Dr. M.V.C. Ozioko.

LEADERSHIP AND EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Nigerian Law School: Lead Defence Counsel in the Criminal Moot Court Trials (2019)

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State: LAWSA High Court Judge (2017 - 2018)

Equity Chambers, Faculty of Law, UNIZIK: Secretary (2014 - 2015)

St. Jude’s Private Sec. School, Lagos: Social Prefect & Hostel Prefect (2011 - 2012) ACADEMIC INTERESTS

Include Energy Law, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property Law, Dispute Resolution, Insolvency Practice, Commercial Law and Finance Law.

PERSONAL INTERESTS

Interests include travel, research, writing, internet surfing and swimming. REFERENCES

Available on request

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