Regulatory Compliance Administrative Support

JESUTOFUNMI O. ABIJO (Esq)

Location: Yaba, Lagos Phone No: +234 (0-706*******

Email: ****************@*****.*** LinkedIn Profile: Jesutofunmi Abijo CAREER OBJECTIVES

A dedicated and results-driven corporate commercial lawyer with over 6 years of experience, seeking an In- House Legal Counsel role. Skilled in contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, and legal risk management, with a strong ability to support business operations through strategic legal advice and solutions. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DCSL CORPORATE SERVICES LIMITED (May 2024 to date)

(Formerly Deloitte Corporate Service Limited – a Deloitte Entity) Corporate Consultant

• Coordinated several committee, board, and annual general meetings, ensuring timely issuance of meeting notices and preparation of comprehensive agendas aligned with corporate objectives.

• Prepared and produced accurate and comprehensive meeting minutes, capturing key discussions, decisions, and action points. Ensured timely follow-up with process owners to increase post- meeting accountability and improve task completion.

• Contributed to board evaluation exercise and developed detailed reports, enhancing board effectiveness by identifying and addressing performance gaps.

• Reviewed Board and Committee Charters to align with the organization's structure and strategic goals, solidifying governance frameworks and ensuring alignment with best practices NIGERIAN EXCHANGE GROUP (Feb. 2023 - Apr. 2024)

Company Secretariat Officer

● Reviewed and advised on governance frameworks and corporate compliance.

● Supported Board and Committee functions, ensuring legal compliance in decision-making.

● Played a key role in board and committee re-compositions.

● Conducted comprehensive board evaluations by designing assessment frameworks, gathering performance data, and preparing in-depth analytical reports. Delivered strategic recommendations that directly enhanced board effectiveness, resulting in streamlined decision- making processes and improved corporate oversight.

● Assisted with board evaluations, inductions, and training sessions.

● Drafted action plans post-board meetings to ensure accountability.

● Liaised with the Company Registrar for legal filings and member register maintenance. PRIME SOURCES LIMITED (Feb. 2021 – Jan. 2023)

Legal Officer

● Advised the company on various legal contracts, agreements, and regulatory requirements.

● Reviewed contracts with International Oil Companies and EPC firms, focusing on tax clauses and legal implications.

● Drafted and negotiated multiple contracts and agreements to safeguard company interests.

● Facilitated the registration and renewal of vessel licenses.

● Developed company policies aligned with legal and regulatory standards.

● Supported procurement processes and negotiated with contractors and subcontractors.

● Provided commercial legal support across all business units.

● Collaborated with the Business Development team on project reporting for NCDMB. CANAAN PARTNERS (June 2020 - January 2021)

Associate

● Registered companies and business names, ensuring full compliance with the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA).

● Drafted and reviewed legal agreements and commercial contracts.

● Provided legal opinions on statutory and regulatory compliance

● Provided research support on corporate law and finance matters, delivering well-reasoned legal opinions that guided client strategies and operations.

● Advised clients on corporate restructuring, shareholding changes, and regulatory filings, reinforcing their legal standing and corporate strategies CORE COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

• Corporate Governance and Compliance

• Board Administration and Secretarial Support

• Regulatory Reporting and Filing

• Policy Development and Implementation

• Legal Research and Drafting

• Communication and Negotiation

• Project and Stakeholder Management

• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

EDUCATION

Nigerian Law School Abuja (Oct 2017 – Aug 2018)

Obafemi Awolowo University Ile Ife July 2017.

L.L.B(Law) Second Class (upper division)

Federal Government Girls College Sagamu 2011

Senior Secondary School Certificate

CERTIFICATIONS

● Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Nigeria (ICSAN) (In view)

● NYSC Discharge Certificate (2019)

● Nigerian Bar Association Certificate (2018)

● Institute of Mortgage Brokers and Lenders Certificate (2016) REFERENCES

References attesting to professional expertise are available upon request

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