CURRICULUM VITAE OF AKINTOLA AKINWUYI GIDEON

PROFILE

AKINTOLA Akinwuyi Gideon

Ketu, Lagos State +234 818-***-**** adzr64@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Akintola is a mid-level lawyer with about four (4) years of experience in private practice and as legal officer. He has a proven ability to provide legal advice and support to businesses in a range of industries. Knowledgeable in the following areas: Contract Law, Property law practice and corporate governance.

EDUCATION

Nigerian Law School (Enugu Campus) Nov ’16 - Aug '17

B.L

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife Nov ’08 - Dec '14

LL.B

Federal Government College, Ikirun Sept ’01 – July ’07

S.S.C.E

WORK EXPERIENCE

Legal Associate, Mathmer Legal Practitioners Apr '22 – Current

Drafted and reviewed complex commercial agreements, Deed of Covenant, Transaction Implementation Agreement, Contract of Sale in respect of agro-commodities, Sales or Return Agreement, Contract for Provision of Security, Non-Disclosure Agreement, Website Agreement, etc.

Handled regulatory compliance issues for clients. Such issues include registration of factory/renewal of factory license, monthly and annual tax filings, NSITF compliance, ITF compliance, monthly Quota Returns at the Nigerian Immigration Service, application for issuance/renewal of Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card, filings required by/at the Corporate Affairs Commission, etc.

Incorporated companies and registered businesses.

Regularly carried out legal research and drafted legal documents other than commercial agreements (For example, lease/tenancy agreements, Court processes, Board Resolutions, Minutes of meetings, etc).

Legal Officer, United Geophysical Nigeria Limited (UGNL) Apr '21 – Apr '22

Regularly gave legal advice to the Management of Party 107 Crew, one of the numerous crews of UGNL. Such legal advice varied from advice in respect of tenancy, labour laws and contracts.

Prepared contracts/agreements. Such agreements include contract of supply, contracts in respect of base camp/field workers, Waste Management Contracts, Lease/Tenancy Agreements, Vehicle Agreements, etc.

Kept abreast of company related suits and court cases by maintaining contact with external lawyers representing the company in various court cases. A Report in respect of these cases was, afterwards, sent to the Legal Director.

Ensured that company contractors observed compliance with the law and relevant authorities by obtaining relevant licenses/permits as at when due.

Legal Practitioner, Oluremi Soetan & Co Sept '19 – Apr '21

Conducted extensive legal research on a variety of topics and assisted in the drafting of memoranda, reports, and opinions.

Assisted clients with due diligence investigations regarding potential land/property acquisitions.

Assisted with the development of trial strategies and participated in client interviews, discovery, facts finding and deposition preparation.

Applied and obtained Letters of Administration for clients at the Probate Registry of the State High Court.

Appeared in court on behalf of clients and argued motions.

Managed property on behalf of clients. Annually rendered accounts to clients in respect of the properties managed.

Administrative Officer, Radiance Shield Limited Jan '19 – Sept '19

Internal and external communications.

Maintained a record of company’s daily petty cash transactions.

Open and/or maintained a record of company clients.

Managed company budget assigned to company marketers’ operations and rendered account of how budgetary allocation was spent.

State Counsel, Bayelsa State Ministry of Justice Feb '18 – Dec '18

Conducted extensive legal research on a variety of topics and assisted in the drafting of memoranda, reports, and opinions.

Appeared in court on behalf of the Bayelsa State Government, Attorney General and/or Governor of Bayelsa State for argument of motions, pre-trial conferences, hearing.

Assisted with the development of trial strategies and participated in client interviews, discovery, facts finding and deposition preparation.

Teacher, Marren Schools Jan '15 – Oct '16

Prepared lecture notes for tutoring in accordance with curriculum.

Recorded daily attendance of pupils.

Tutoring.

Conducted tests and continuous assessments.

Graded pupils and prepared Report Cards.

CERTIFICATIONS

Qualifying Certificate issued by the Council for Legal Education.

Call To Bar Certificate issued by the Body of Benchers.

SKILLS

Industry Knowledge: Client Retention, Litigation, Property Management, Regulatory Compliance, Corporate Law, Real Estate Law

Technical Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legal Analysis and Interpretation, Legal Drafting, Legal Advisory, Contract Review.

Soft Skills: Negotiation, Public Speaking, Written and Verbal Communication

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