I am a business law expert with proven experience in business development, regulations, compliance, policy analysis, and advocacy. Proficient in navigating legal systems, I help businesses achieve their visions by effectively handling regulatory compliance matters and engaging in relevant policy development processes for clients. I have participated in the review of laws and policies at the national level; as part of the team that reviewed Nigerian Business laws in 2016. At the international level, I was part of the team that represented Nigeria at WTO's trade policy review in 2010. I am passionate about achieving sustainable business development through risk management.
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Legal compliance officer
Montreal,QC
Summary
Overview
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Amazon fulfillment Center
Outbound Associate
10.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Inspecting products to ensure quality demands and specifications are met, verifying orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Packing, securing, labeling, and applying postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
- Sorting and delivering materials to different work areas and staff for processing,
- Engaging with team members to fulfill customers’ orders within a tight deadline
- Finalizing work orders and updating database
Ahavar Associates
Legal Compliance Officer
07.2020 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Implemented and managed effective legal compliance programs on maintaining corporate books, securities regulations documents, insider trading reporting,
- Reviewed in-house policies for regulatory risks, managed legal risks for various departments, ensured compliance with government procedures,
- Prepared and submitted regulatory file applications and supporting documentation, managed initiatives in response to discoveries and compliance matters,
- Prepared in-house books for inspections, provided assistance to government officials during inspections, and followed up on inspection recommendations,
- Wrote and updated standard operating procedures, work instructions or policies, audited company procedures to identify possible risks,
- Trained staff on the company's employment, and regulatory compliance policies,
Nigerian National Assembly (Federal Parliament)
Legislative Aide
01.2013 - 05.2020
Job overview
- Analyzed relevant proposed Bills in line with existing government policies to ensure that such Bills when passed into Law complemented related policies,
- Initiated and drafted Bills/Motions on relevant economic matters that needed urgent legislative action and ensured that such Bills/Motions went through administrative procedures before coming up for debate on the floor of the House,
- Drafted Legal opinions on relevant topics for debate on the floor of the House,
- Monitored Nigeria’s compliance with international trade obligations under WTO and ensured proposed Bills supported such obligations,
- Drafted articles, letters, reports, and technical documents on policy and public affairs issues for publication.
National Association of Nigerian Traders, NANTS
Advocacy officer
08.2008 - 10.2012
Job overview
- Advised clients on market access, supply chain management, import and export financing and policies, legal and economic implications of the provisions of trade and commerce-related laws in Nigeria
- Tracked, and reviewed, trade and development related Bills at the National Assembly during the enactment process to ensure that they do not infringe on Nigeria’s obligations under international or regional agreements and treaties,
- Monitored Federal budget process with the aim of raising advocacy on relevant issues and assessing budget compliance with Nigeria’s international obligations;
- Conducted research on issues of international trade law, policies, and regional integration as a member of a multi-disciplinary in-house consultancy team, developed advocacy materials for publication;
Education
University of Montreal
Doctorate from Law
2025
University Overview
University of Montreal
Master of Business Law (LL.M)
09.2022
University Overview
World Trade Institute Bern, Switzerland
Master of Law And Economics from International Trade
University Overview
University of Nigeria
LLB from Law
University Overview
Skills
- SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Excellent Legal research and writing skills, Proficient at Law and document review,
- Proficient legal risk management skills,
- Excellent at conducting industry trend assessment, risk identification, and reporting compliance,
- Excellent ability to analyze and interpret government regulations, laws, and policies to monitor compliance,
- Proficient at giving attention to details,
- Good team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
- Proficient negotiation and conflict resolution skills,
- Excellent time management skills
- Computer skills, Ms office, Qualtrax software
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Published paper, "Reducing Poverty in Nigeria through Efficient Trade Agreements, Nigerian Perspectives on the Future Bilateral Free Trade Agreement between Norway and Nigeria”, Norwegian Council for Africa (NCA) Journals, Feb 2012,
- Unpublished paper: Emerging Issues in International Investment and Investment Rulemaking in Nigeria: A Review, World Trade Institute, University of Bern Switzerland, Oct 2011
- Unpublished paper: Nigerian Oil Industry and Compliance with Environmental Laws in Nigeria, University of Nigeria Enugu Campus, June 2005
Timeline
Outbound Associate
Amazon fulfillment Center
10.2022 - Current
Legal Compliance Officer
Ahavar Associates
07.2020 - 01.2022
Legislative Aide
Nigerian National Assembly (Federal Parliament)
01.2013 - 05.2020
Advocacy officer
National Association of Nigerian Traders, NANTS
08.2008 - 10.2012
University of Montreal
Doctorate from Law
University of Montreal
Master of Business Law (LL.M)
World Trade Institute
Master of Law And Economics from International Trade
University of Nigeria
LLB from Law
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