Experience

SUNU Assurances Nigeria

• Nigeria
• Insurance
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head Secretarial Unit

  • Dec 2021 - Present

  In collaboration with the company secretary, i rendered secretarial services at various meetings including preparation and circulation of agenda, board packs, taking of minutes and following up on the action points Development of Board and Board Committee Charters Filing of statutory returns at the CAC and other regulatory bodies Creation of a dashboard to keep track of regulatory/statutory returns as well as internal policies to ensure prompt compliance Ensuring compliance with the applicable provisions of the corporate governance code as applicable preparation of departmental/Corporate Governance report Overseeing the affairs of the Legal Unit Provision of legal advisory services to the company and its subsidiaries. Custodian of all statutory registers as well as the Company's seal. Familiar with all sector-related codes Show less



Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Nigeria
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Legal Counsel

  • Mar 2018 - Nov 2021

  Reviewed and drafted various agreements including Service Level Agreements, Contract Manufacturing Agreement, Non Disclosure Agreements, among others. Managed the litigation portfolio of the company by liaising with external solicitors. Ensured effective contract monitoring system. Prompt renewal of existing leases and negotiation for acquisition of new property. Provided legal advice/opinion on various issues of law Ensured compliance with Federal and State laws as it relates to the company's operations. Ensured prompt filing of statutory returns at the Corporate Affairs Commission as well as changes in the corporation of the company. Proactively reduced the company's risk exposure and debt portfolio by proferring legal strategies. Provided legal support to all departments Show less


B. A Sotayo-Aro
• Associate

  • Nov 2016 - Feb 2018

Olubankole Awosika & Co
• Associate Counsel

  • Mar 2013 - Oct 2016


Cholak Chambers

• LEGAL ASSISTANT (NYSC),

  • Nov 2011 - Oct 2012

  Legal representation at the Magistrate Court, State High Court and Federal High Court. Legal drafting Witnessed client interview sessions Prepared court processes and filed same. Legal representation at the Magistrate Court, State High Court and Federal High Court. Legal drafting Witnessed client interview sessions Prepared court processes and filed same.