CHINELO MILDRED EZE
ADDRESS: Lekki Lagos State
PHONE NOs: 080********, 070******** E-MAIL: ************@*****.*** PROFILE
A result-oriented and self-driven legal practitioner with a keen interest in corporate commercial, business advisory, company secretarial, and compliance. Highly skilled at conducting research, drafting, and reviewing commercial agreements.
WORK EXPERIENCE
ACUITAS LEGAL, ASSOCIATE (OCTOBER 2019-PRESENT)
o Drafted and reviewed various Agreements pertaining to real estate transactions such as Contract of Sale, Deed of Assignment, Deed of Lease, Joint Venture Agreement, Agency Agreement, Facility Management Agreement, Sales Representation Agreement, and other related agreements. o Drafted a Joint Venture Development Agreement in respect of N1,700,000,000 (One Billion, Seven Hundred Million Naira) investment for the development of landed property. o A key member of the team that advised a tech-based real estate company seeking to automate the whole value chain of services in the real estate industry ranging from renting, leasing, developing, buying, and selling of properties. I provided startup advisory services and drafted the Founders Agreement and Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement. I also assisted in preparing the company for due diligence and the investment process for raising funds. o Reviewed an EPC Contract and an Operation and Maintenance Agreement in respect of the development of a 10mw Solar Power Project at Kumbotso Local Government Area, Kano State. PAUL USORO & CO, NYSC (DECEMBER 2018 – SEPTEMBER 2019) o Assisted in drafting and reviewing various Agreements pertaining to commercial transactions such as Service Level Agreements (“SLAs”), Non-Disclosure Agreements (“NDA”), Investment Agreements, Credit Reporting Agreement etc.
o Drafted legal opinions in respect of regulatory compliance issues and general corporate transactions.
ALUKO AND OYEBODE, INTERN (AUGUST 2016)
o Conducted research concerning regulatory compliance issues and general corporate transactions.
o Assisted with client interviews and took meticulous notes for inclusion in reports. o Participated in an Arbitration Proceeding concerning an aviation dispute. 2
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Graduate Member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN). EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
o Nigerian Law School, Lagos Campus, Lagos State 2017 - 2018 o Babcock University L.L.B
(Second Class Honors) 2012 - 2017
o Strides Towers College (WAEC & NECO) 2009 - 2012 EXTRA CURRICULUM ACTIVITIES
Greenridge Foundation (“Greenridge”)
Member of the team that provides free legal aid services to small businesses/startups across the African continent. In my role, I provide commercial legal aid services to members that have signed up to the Greenridge platform. The services I have provided to them include but are not limited to drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements between them and counterparties; advising on optimum corporate structure; company secretarial services; advising on regulatory compliance, and advising on intellectual property rights. SKILLS
o Good interpersonal relationships with people at all levels. o Excellent communication skills both written and oral. o Good research and analytical skills
o Excellent management and organizational skills.
o Content Writing.
REFERENCE
References Available on Request.