Chinyere Onyemaobi

Dedicated and experienced legal practitioner with a track record of delivering exceptional legal services, offering comprehensive understanding of law, contract negotiations, and regulatory compliance. Skilled in providing strategic legal counsel, managing complex transactions, and mitigating legal risks. Possessing excellent communications  skills and adept at building strong client relationships, internal and external relationships to facilitate collaborative achievement of high priority goals. Committed to delivering high quality results and collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing legal matters with integrity, diligence, and precision.

1.  Legal Practitioner (Junior Associate)                                                  February 2020 – September 2021

 G. M. Ibru & Co.

 30, Mobolaji Bank Anthony way, Ikeja, Lagos

 Duties

·        Advising colleagues on all legal matters and suggesting courses of action.

·        Attending hearings at court.

·        Appearing before legislative and regulatory bodies or government agencies.

·        Researching precedents in law libraries and using the finding to provide a defence for clients and support their cases in court.

·        Advising clients on their legal rights and obligations

·        Providing support in company secretarial duties under the law firm.

·        Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion

·        Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills

1. Co- Secretary                                                                                     February 2020 – August 2021

H. M. L. Properties Ltd

30, Mobolaji Bank Anthony way, Ikeja, Lagos

Duties

·       Drafted agendas, recorded minutes and generated documents to facilitate meetings

·       Composed inter office correspondences and provided product and service information

·       Responding to all committee correspondence

·       Maintaining effective records and administration

1. Legal Practitioner (Associate)                                                            October 2021 – May 2022

Lawscope Legal Hub

Suite A5, Innovation Plaza, Wuye District, Abuja

Duties

·        Advising colleagues on all legal matters and suggesting courses of action.

·        Attending hearings at court.

·        Appearing before legislative and regulatory bodies or government agencies.

·        Advising clients concerning the feasibility of their business transactions within the parameters of law.

·        Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment

·        Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships internally and externally

4.     Legal Support Associate                                                                    June 2022 – June 2023

Tusen Consulting Limited (on a second employment at GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Nigeria Limited)

5, Balarabe Musa Crescent, off Samuel Manuwa Street, Victoria Island, Lagos

Duties

·        Reviewing and drafting of all contracts, agreements and internal policies and ensuring that they are in compliance with all statutory or legal requirements

·        Providing internal advisory services to the business units and departments within the company.

·        Documentation and monitoring of access to the company’s records.

·        Assisting in the development of guidelines, policies, and procedures

·        Analysing and reviewing legal agreements, legislation and documents for the Board

·        Identified issues, analysed information, and provided solutions to problems

·        Assisted in Managing the liaison with General Counsel, external legal counsel and the company’s legal affairs

·        Assisted with internal risk management and independence compliance reviews in line with global requirements.

·        Collaborated with cross functional teams, including compliance, and operations to ensure legal compliance and provide guidance on corporate governance matters.  

·        Providing all such other administrative and secretarial duties as directed by the Company Secretary

·        Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities

• Nigerian Law School, Abuja Campus                2018-2019               Barrister at Law (BL)
• Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka                                 2013-2018               Bachelor of Laws (LLB)