Ashiat Lawal-Bolaji
Summary
Detail-oriented Legal Advisor cum Contract Specialist with over a decade in supporting company with compliance and paperwork related to all Legal and Contractual activities. Stayed current on relevant legislation and communicated changes to affected parties quickly and effectively. Trained management on legal requirements and assisted in developing compliance policies. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Advisor
Dalhousie University
05.2023 - Current
- Drafts, negotiates and provides counsel on all contracts/agreements concerning research under the name of Dalhousie University
- Prepares, reviews and negotiates research contracts/agreements that are consistent with Dalhousie’s and sponsor’s policies, and in particular reviews and advises on intellectual property rights, university indirect/overhead costs, university publication rights, legal liabilities and indemnities.
- Developed compliance best practices for Dalhousie University.
- Proposes, develops, implements, oversees, reviews and advises on University research policies related to the research and innovation enterprise.
- Determines the extent to which others in the University community are affected by the proposed policy/regulation/practice/procedure or whether it impacts University governance and consults/advises those areas impacted.
Head of Legal Department
Lagos State Neighborhood Safety Agency
04.2018 - 03.2021
- Evaluated performance continuously to identify areas in need of improvement and implement strategies to keep team on-track.
- Enforced organizational rules and incorporated policy changes into departments' day-to-day activities.
- Conducted due diligence and legal research for clients interested in property and equity acquisitions to glean the history of operations, previous transactions, tax liability and credibility of prospective vendors.
- Drafted and reviewed a wide variety of agreements and contracts, such as joint venture agreements, confidentiality agreements, lease and sub-lease agreements, loan and mortgage agreements, and franchise agreements incorporating in them certain creative clauses to engender dispute prevention or management and clarity of obligations.
- Managed efficient workflows by creating effective schedules and delegating work based on personnel strengths and knowledge.
Contract Manager
Mobar Chambers
10.2016 - 03.2018
- Tracked contracts for management and issued regular tracking reports covering current status and upcoming milestones.
- Mitigated business risks by analyzing contracts' potential impacts and avoiding unfavorable terms.
- Compiled required documentation to keep contracts compliant with Federal and State Laws
- Interpreted contact terms and coordinated solutions to resolve disputes between clients and service providers.
- Worked closely with account team to identify areas to improve cash flow and leverage tools to improve cash flow from contracts.
Associate Lawyer
Royal Wig Advocates
11.2013 - 09.2016
- Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
- Advised clients on variety of legal matters, including corporate governance, intellectual property, labor law and taxation.
- Gathered evidence to formulate defense or initiate legal actions.
- Represented clients in court proceedings, hearings and arbitrations.
- Negotiated settlements and mediated disputes between parties finding mutually beneficial solutions.
State Counsel
Ministry Of Justice
09.2012 - 10.2013
- Investigated Cases referred by police, those involving Complaints or accusations directly filed with Public Prosecutors and issued legal advice on whether to prosecute them in court or not
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
- Proved cases brought to trial and obtained judgments for the state
- Supervised the enforcement and Execution of judgments obtained.
- Carried out legal administrative responsibilities as a representative of the State..
Insurance Advisor
RBC Insurance
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Explained features, advantages and disadvantages of various policies to promote insurance sales.
- Carried out administrative tasks such as handling policy renewals, maintaining records and collecting insurance payments.
- Calculated premiums and established payment methods.
- Evaluated business and individual customer needs and financial situations to propose individualized policy recommendations.
Insurance Advisor
TD Insurance Home & Auto
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Cross-sold insurance products to existing clients to reach sales targets.
- Prepared and reviewed insurance applications to verify compliance with regulations.
- Created detailed reports for management to track performance and sales.
- Investigated and processed claims swiftly to keep customers satisfied.
Education
No Degree - Law Studies
National Certification of Accreditation ( NCA)
Canada01.2023
No Degree - Information Privacy
Certified Information Privacy Professional /Canada
Canada01.2022
Bachelor of Laws - Common Law
NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL
NIGERIA09.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Law Studies
University of Ilorin
NIGERIA07.2012
Alternative Dispute Resolution
NIGERIA07.2010
Skills
- Document Preparation
- Drafting of Opinions
- Administrative Support
- Legal Requirements
- Case File Management
- Active Listening
- Legal Analysis
- Contract Review
Timeline
Legal Advisor
Dalhousie University
05.2023 - Current
Insurance Advisor
RBC Insurance
03.2022 - 04.2023
Insurance Advisor
TD Insurance Home & Auto
05.2021 - 03.2022
Head of Legal Department
Lagos State Neighborhood Safety Agency
04.2018 - 03.2021
Contract Manager
Mobar Chambers
10.2016 - 03.2018
Associate Lawyer
Royal Wig Advocates
11.2013 - 09.2016
State Counsel
Ministry Of Justice
09.2012 - 10.2013
No Degree - Law Studies
National Certification of Accreditation ( NCA)
No Degree - Information Privacy
Certified Information Privacy Professional /Canada
Bachelor of Laws - Common Law
NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL
Bachelor of Arts - Law Studies
University of Ilorin
Alternative Dispute Resolution
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