Regulatory Compliance Officer

DESTINY UNUANTE IJIEBOR

Lagos State.

+234********** *************@*****.***

PROFILE:

A purpose driven Legal Practitioner with 7 years post call experience, a track record of excellence in the area of Litigation, Legal and Compliance, Corporate and Commercial transactions, Secretarial Services, Corporate Searches and Arbitration. I am an astute researcher. I am a graduate of Law from a reputable University in Nigeria. Called the Nigerian Bar in the year 2019. An articulate mind, credible and ethical young professional. I am very open minded to new ideas and learning.

CAREER OBJECTIVE:

I'm committed to improving on my already acquired skills to meet up with global standards thereby putting me in a good position to contribute my quota to the attainment of set goals of your Firm/Organization. EXPERIENCE:

SENIOR COMPLIANCE OFFICER 18/09/2023-

ADVANS LA FAYETTE MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED

● Monitored Suspicious Transactions/Activities;

● Ensured prompt filing of Regulatory Returns to the Regulators which minimised regulatory sanctions;

● Prepared legal opinions on various regulatory compliance subjects affecting the Bank;

● Facilitated the training for all staff of the Bank on some selected Anti-Money Laundering subjects;

● Advised the Management on the compliance level of the Bank and the ways to improve the same to ensure compliance with regulatory provisions;

● Drafted Memos and gap analysis on different Circulars, Laws and Regulations issued by different Regulators and the Nigerian Government;

● Reviewed and updated the internal Policies, Processes and Guides of the Bank to align with extant laws and regulations;

● Liaised with other stakeholders of the Bank to minimize legal risk exposures of the Bank;

● Effectively monitored the regulatory landscape to ensure that the Bank was up to date on all regulatory topics.

● Conducted due diligence on financial partners of the Banks to ensure only credible entities onboarded.

ASSOCIATE

LAW ACCENT 02/08/2021 - 21/08/2022

● Represented high profile Clients at Arbitration Panel/Tribunals, Courts, interviews, negotiations and corporate & commercial transactions.

● Drafted and reviewed Legal documents and transactional documents (MoUs, Contracts, Partnership Agreements, Shareholding Agreements, Investment Contracts, Deed of Assignments, Joint Venture Agreement, etc)

● Represented a client in an arbitration panel for the distribution of the company’s assets as part of the arbitral award for the resolution of a long standing dispute among the shareholders.

● Advised on a 4 Billion Naira foreign direct investment in the real estate sector in Lekki, Lagos.

● Facilitated the successful registration of over 100 businesses and Incorporated Trustees with the Corporate Affairs Commission, enhancing client satisfaction and operational efficiency.

● Filed regulatory returns to the Corporate Affairs Commission.

● Advised on 10 Million Dollars real estate investment in the United States.

● Drafted and reviewed court processes for both criminal and civil litigations.

● Performed due diligence and compliance measures for commercial transactions (Corporate search, registration of title deed, annual returns, shares reallotment etc).

● Drafted internal regulatory documents such as work policies, employees’ handbook, contract of employment, practice and procedure etc).

ASSOCIATE

M&O LEGAL SERVICES: 11/1/2021 - 31/07/2021

● Drafted commercial contracts such as Distributorship Agreement for clients into the production of beauty products.

● Negotiated and drafted multi million property transactions both in Lagos and Delta states.

● Advised on corporate restructuring and corporate governance for reputable companies.

● Debt management and recovery for reputable banks in Lagos State.

● Served as company secretary for a number of companies the firm serviced; drafted and served notice of meetings, took minutes of meetings.

● Facilitated the incorporation business, company and Incorporated Trustees registration.

● Filed regulatory returns to the Corporate Affairs Commission. C. Ifegwu & Co

Junior Associate (NYSC) 25/11/2019 - 15/10/2020:

● Conducted extensive Legal Research on different legal issues.

● Drafted and reviewed Legal Documents.

● Conducted Clients Counselling sessions

● Represented Clients interest in courts and Arbitration Panels.

● Conducted due diligence on vendors at the client's request. S. E Aruwa & Co

Legal Extern: May, 2019 - July, 2019

● Legal Research on different legal issues;

● Reviewed case files

● Took clients instructions;

● Attended various Court sessions and observed the proceedings. High Court, Kubwa

Legal Extern: April, 2019 - May, 2019

● Conducted Legal Research

● Case analysis

● Observance of court proceedings and made different recommendations based on observations. U.J Awana & Co

Legal Secretary January, 2013 - July, 2013

Secretarial Services.

EDUCATION

Nigerian Law School:

Bachelor of Laws(BL) 2019

Class of Degree: 2nd Class Lower.

Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma:

Bachelor of Laws(LL.B) 2018

Class of Degree: 2nd Class Lower.

College of Education, Igueben

Nigeria Certificate in Education(N.C.E) 2011.

SKILLS

● Legal Drafting

● Legal Research

● Good communication

● Proficient in client interview and Counselling

● Good time management

● Public Speaking Interpersonal skills.

● Research

● Oral and written communication

● Detail oriented

● Policy and procedure adherence

INTEREST:

Legal Drafting and Review, Legal Research, Client Counselling, Public Speaking, and Office Administration PUBLICATIONS:

Examination of Rights of Internally Displaced Persons in Nigeria. Research Work, Faculty of Law, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma. INDUSTRIAL Legal Practice Office Management/Administration

COMPUTER SKILLS:

● MS Word

● CorelDraw

● Microsoft Excel

● Microsoft Powerpoint

EXPOSURE AWARDS/CERTIFICATIONS:

Jobberman: Jobberman Soft Skills Course- 2021

National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)

Discharge Certificate 2020

Advocats Sans Frontires Franc

Certificate of Participation at the Capital Defense Lawyer Training-2020 Body of Benchers Certificate of Call to the Nigerian Bar- 2019 ACTIVITIES

President, Catholic Law Students Association of Nigeria, Ambrose Alli University Chapter, 2016/2017 Academic Session.

President Board of Lectors St Patrick's Catholic Chaplaincy Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma Chapter, 2017/2018

Assistant Secretary General, Law Students Association, Faculty of Law, Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma-2016. Secretary, National Association of Catholic Corps Members, (NACC) Abia State Chapter- 2020. REFERENCE:

Obajaja Uje Charles

"Emmanuel Ilobo & Co."

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