FOREIGN TRAINED ATTORNEY Talented Partner with [Number] years of industry experience. Highly skilled at handling all types of issues successfully. Known for effective problem-solving and goal-oriented planning. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Organisational, Methodical and Attention to detail
Supervisory skills, Numerate and Analytical
Administrative Management
Verbal and Written Communication
Safety Standards
Opinion Drafting
Work History
08/2011 to 01/2019
Associate PartnerIbm Corporation – Paris, TX,
General Legal Practice & Practice Management
Business Development, Client sourcing and Practice Management
Drafted and reviewed contracts on Clients’ business transactions
Advised Clients with a view to avoiding litigation and reaching sound business resolution
Drafted Corporate Governance policy for Clients in accordance with applicable regulations
Managed Trademarks, Trade names and Property/Title registration
Evaluated Clients’ regulatory compliance level and prepared Legal Opinions on identifiable legal/compliance risk areas
Managed corporate and LLC-based legal transactions, coordinating document flow and logistical preparation for complex transactional closings.
Chaired partner meetings to drive discussion of matters important to firm operations, keeping discourse on-topic and moving at efficient pace.
Responded to requests for legal research and options of legal questions and provided verbal and written legal opinions.
Analyzed difficult legal problems and synthesized course of action.
Coordinated with external legal counsel on notices of claims, statutory timelines and investigation.
Assisted external legal counsel with review of pleadings and provided subject matter expertise.
Helped with trial preparation and appeared at mediation conferences, hearings or trial.
Kept meticulous records of all correspondence with customers for future reference.
Observed corporate rules and regulations and safety procedures.
Tracked and researched developing precedent and legislation in [Type] law to maintain expertise and best advise and advocate for clients.
Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
Assessed cases for probable outcomes by researching black letter law and other legal authority, comparing fact patterns to those of precedential cases.
Provided outstanding service to all individuals, promoting effective and lasting business relationships.
Oversaw firm's day-to-day administrative operations, provided guidance to support staff and enforced compliance with state, federal and local regulations across organization.
Promoted new business and expanded firm's professional network through attendance and participation in community, government and industry events.
Worked with leadership to strategize and introduce office initiatives.
Spoke with peers to verify task completion, meeting tight deadlines and schedules.
Advised clients on legal matters such as [Type] and [Type].
Presented key evidence and exhibits during civil trials.
Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
Apprised clients of potential risks and costs associated with each course of action.
Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
Drafted motions, petitions and waivers.
Interviewed and selected jurors to verify competency and lack of biases, presenting challenges for cause to dismiss unfit candidates.
Engaged in complex [Type] litigation under statutes relating to [Area of expertise] and [Area of expertise].
Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.
Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
Formulated trial techniques specifically pertaining to each case.
Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
Oversaw average of [Number] cases each month.
Conducted settlement negotiations and trial for property case with $[Amount] in counterclaims.
Questioned and cross-examined witnesses throughout course of trials.
Worked with legislators to assist in drafting [Type] legislation and enforcement procedures by offering insights as law practitioner.
Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
Drafted demurrers and replied to oppositions.
05/2008 to 07/2011
Senior AssociatePublicis Groupe – Southfield, MI,
General Legal Practice
Prepared Court processes, case synopsis and strategy notes on civil matters
Advised Clients on legal and regulatory matters including matters associated with corporate establishments such as Holding/Group Company structures, equity to debt ratio issues in share capital structure and market entry requirements for Foreign Direct Investors
Specialized Legal Practice Areas/Expertise
Project/Corporate Finance Area: Drafted and Vetted transaction documents in a concluded $48.6M Multi-Currency Syndicated Loan Facility Transaction involving a Facility Agreement, All Assets Debenture, Legal Mortgage, Share/Account Charging Instruments, Construction Documents (FIDIC 2005)
Advised Client and prepared the transaction documents on $5m hybrid finance and investment for a mall development project
Telecommunication industry area: Drafted and vetted documents (including Tower Sharing /Collocation Agreement and Master Services Agreement) for a CDMA service provider on its proposed $180Million asset divestment;
Prepared defense documents and represented Client at an administrative/regulatory hearing - the Export Expansion Grant Implementation Committee Hearing and obtained N1.2 Billion Grant approval for client
Interfacing with industry regulators (Nigerian Communications Commission, Corporate Affairs Commission) on behalf of Clients
Legislative Advocacy: Researched and Prepared Firm’s Position paper to the National House of Assembly on the proposed Corporate Social Responsibility Commission Bill
Corporate Secretarial Practice
Worked varied hours to meet seasonal and business needs.
Promptly mediated disputes between associates to promote better collaboration and avoid work disruption.
Served as keyholder, overseeing business opening and closing operations.
Trained and supported new team members, maintaining culture of collaboration.
Identified and resolved complex issues by applying advanced analytical and troubleshooting strategies.
Achieved client satisfaction and loyalty by establishing collaborative relationships, facilitating needs assessment.
Defined work plans in alignment with stakeholder requirements.
Served as liaison, facilitating communication between management and associates.
Improved customer satisfaction by quickly and effectively addressing inquiries and complaints.
Developed new sales opportunities through development and rollout of promotional plans.
Assigned tasks to lower-level personnel based on qualifications and skills set.
Greeted customers and offered assistance for increased customer satisfaction.
Prioritized tasks to meet tight deadlines, pitching in to assist others with project duties.
Tested personal computers and peripherals to diagnose hardware and software problems.
Maintained confidentiality on projects, with clients and regarding corporate data to alleviate data breaches.
Enhanced product presentation and promotional material displays, working alongside retail representatives.
Managed customer relations through communication and helpful interactions.
Used Microsoft tools to create correspondence, edit spreadsheets and develop presentations.
Developed training program to educate new hires on company policies and procedures.
Identified customer needs and wants to enhance customer experiences and boost sales.
02/2007 to 02/2008
Junior Counsel/Deputy Team HeadSolicitors Practice Group, Paul Usoro & Co – City, STATE, Nigeria
General Legal Practice
Team Member advising an indigenous banking institution in the wake of its Initial Public Offer of Shares, prepared documents (including Underwriting Agreements and Issuing Agreement)
Conducted presentation to Maritime Investors on the mechanics of vessel Flag registration and offshore company incorporation which presentation dovetailed into the finance, purchase, mortgage and Registration processes for the vessel
Primary Case File Manager for an Independent Power Plant operator at inception, negotiated Gas Supply Agreement, Labour Agreement, Bridge Financing Agreement, Shareholders Agreement, Freight Agreement, Gas Turbine Plant Purchase Agreement and Overhead Lines Construction EPC Contracts
Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
Provided legal advice to variety of small and mid-sized businesses involved in multiple types of litigation.
Managed high-volume caseload in most populous and demanding circuit.
Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
Tracked and researched developing precedent and legislation in [Type] law to maintain expertise and best advise and advocate for clients.
Learned and operated specialized legal software such as [Software] and [Software].
Assessed cases for probable outcomes by researching black letter law and other legal authority, comparing fact patterns to those of precedential cases.
Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.
Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
Oversaw average of [Number] cases each month.
Advised clients on legal matters such as [Type] and [Type].
Engaged in complex [Type] litigation under statutes relating to [Area of expertise] and [Area of expertise].
02/2006 to 01/2007
Legal Officer/InternLaw Union And Rock Insurance PLC Yaba – City, STATE,
Company Secretarial duties
Liaised with Claims Department and external Legal Advisers respectively on the management of insurance claims and court matters
Composed correspondence and relevant memoranda and accurately transcribed dictation.
Managed calendar for [Number] attorneys to keep track of appointments and court dates for hearings and trials.
Education
Expected in 2005 to to
B.L Barrister: Law Nigerian Law School - , GPA: nd Class (Lower
Expected in 2004 to to
L.L.B Bachelor of Law 2: Obafemi Awolowo University - Ile-Ife, GPA:
Certifications
Microsoft Verified Certificate of Achievement in Data Analysis & Essential Maths for Data Analysis using Excel
Affiliations
Results-driven corporate attorney with 15 years experience in a fast paced legal and corporate secretarial environment ensuring the legality of commercial transactions. Extensive experience in providing commercially viable legal solutions to clients on specialized projects. Achieved favourable client outcomes in 80% of cases.
Managing Partners Award 2009 and 2010 - Kenna Partners
Accomplishments
Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
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