Experience

Dozzy Group
• Nigeria
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Legal Manager

  • Sep 2021 - Present


Francis Agbo & co Law firm

• Legal Associate, Personal Assistant, Administrative Assistant

  • 2017 - Sep 2021

  It includes but not limited to; 1. Preparing and vetting of legal documents such as power of attorney, deed of assignment, and conveyance, non-disclosure, and partnership agreement, MOU, contract agreement, legal briefs, etc. 2. Searching, verifying and negotiating property matters on behalf of clients. 3. Legal representations of my clients in court and meetings. 4. Providing legal consultations and advice to clients. 5. General criminal litigation. 6. Civil litigation 7. Fundamental human rights enforcement 8. Ensuring that clients comply to regulations and stipulated guidelines 9. Handling pre and post-incorporation registration and other matters such as trademark and NAFDAC registration for client companies. 10. Examining potential risks and costs associated with clients cases and providing sufficient information for clients.with each course of action. 11. Interpreted laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and corporate organisations. 12. Researched, wrote and filed all motions, writs and briefs for clients’ cases. 13. Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of the law and legal precedents. 14. Developed strategies and arguments in preparation for the presentation of cases in court. 15. Negotiation of contracts on behalf of client 16. Adopting the Alternative dispute resolution mechanism in resolving client dispute 17. Weekly/monthly preparation of office activity reports 18. Briefing of principal as regards progress of cases 19. Organizing meetings in the firm and also calling for meetings with client 20. Managing the calendar and Dairy of the principal 21. Purchase of office supplies 22. Representing the principal at meetings and attending to crucial issues on behalf of the principal Show less



Legal Defence and Assistance Project (LEDAP)

• Legal survey and Evaluation officer

  • Feb 2018 - Jun 2018

  It includes but not limited to; 1. Conducted targeted survey on implementation of the administration of Criminal Justice Act. 2. Creating awareness on the importance of the administration of Criminal Justice Act. Consulting stakeholders & sourcing information as regards the application of the law. 3. Analyzing the findings from survey and consultations with high-level stakeholders. 4. Conducted and led an extensive review of documents associated with the criminal justice Act. 5. Audited judges reviews on the criminal Justice Acts and drafted reports following audit findings. Show less



Umunneochi Local government council

• Legal Officer/Administrative Assistant

  • Nov 2016 - Nov 2017

  It includes but not limited to; 1. Prepared and vetting of legal documents such as power of attorney, deed of assignment, and conveyance, non-disclosure, and partnership agreement, MOU, legal briefs, etc. 2. Provided legal consultations and advise to the council. 3. Guided Council on matters that need due procedure such matters as matters relating to compensation, out of court settlement, etc. 4. Provided general daily administration of the council such as drafting staff work rosters, memos, minutes, hosting general staff meetings, etc. 5. Conducted specific researches and analyzed same on behalf of the council. 6. Examined potential risks and costs associated with clients cases and advised council appropriately on each course of action to take. 7. Analyzed government developed reports, public policies and provided legal implications following findings from the reports. 8. Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for the council and worked with management and staff to resolve pre-litigation disputes. Show less



Innocent O.J Ekwu & Co

• Legal Intern

  • Jun 2016 - Jul 2016

  An internship placement to acquire skills and practical experience towards been called to the Bar for proper practice. At the end of the program I was fully impacted and gained so much knowledge in practise procedure and professional ethics. An internship placement to acquire skills and practical experience towards been called to the Bar for proper practice. At the end of the program I was fully impacted and gained so much knowledge in practise procedure and professional ethics.



Rivers State Judiciary (Court 9 High Court of Rivers State)

• Legal Extern

  • Apr 2016 - Jun 2016

  An internship placement to experience court procedure, legal ethics and be familiar with the practical aspect of the Nigerian legal system. At the end of the program I gained insight into practice procedure, excellent professional ethics practice and had a first hand practical experience of the Nigerian legal system. An internship placement to experience court procedure, legal ethics and be familiar with the practical aspect of the Nigerian legal system. At the end of the program I gained insight into practice procedure, excellent professional ethics practice and had a first hand practical experience of the Nigerian legal system.