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OLAWUMI V. OLUSEYE

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OLAWUMI V. OLUSEYE

Summary

PERSONAL STATEMENT Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. A passionate and driven professional, a goal oriented and results driven individual with a decade of working in the legal industry. Experienced in intellectual property practice gathered from years of managing client’s intellectual property portfolio globally.

Overview

14
years of professional experience

Work History

Cygnet

Health Care Support Worker
10.2022 - 05.2023

Job overview

  • Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
  • Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
  • Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
  • Provided escort service to medical and dental appointments to provide support.

SIMMONSCOOPER PARTNERS

Head
08.2015 - 08.2022

Job overview

SCP is a leading law firm ranked among the top-tier firms in Nigeria. The firm specializes in regulatory and public policy practice which cuts across many disciplines such as Energy (Hydrocarbon and Electricity) Banking and finance, Competition and Antitrust, Intellectual Property and Data Protection, Employment relation, Real estate, Dispute resolution, public finance, amongst others.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Coordinated and supervised all Firm activities in Abuja
  • Interfaced with clients
  • Attended Meetings with and/or on behalf of clients
  • Developed case theories and case management suggestions for clients
  • Advised clients on various transactions and legal issues may have
  • Supervised filings at the Corporate Affairs Commission and other regulatory agencies
  • Managed Client’s intellectual property portfolio varying from trademark registrations and renewals to copyright filings
  • Represented SCP at Globalaw Member monthly calls.
  • Coordinated and worked with team to conduct project review for Agency of the Federal Government of Nigeria.
  • Reviewed over 20 reports to identify probable legal risks and proffer solutions to reduce identified risks

Nigeria Canada Investment Summit (NCIS) Engagement

  • SCP is the Secretary to Nigeria-Canada Trade & Investment Group Ltd/Gte a company duly registered by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in Nigeria and Canada and the organizers of this Summit
  • Undertook initial registration of the Company at Corporate Affairs Commission (Nigeria)
  • Supervised the team to handle post incorporation filings with CAC on behalf of NCIS
  • Worked with official rapporteur of the summit and other team members to ensure that activities at Summit were well documented

SLINGSTONE SOLICITORS Associate Counsel
05.2013 - 06.2015

Job overview

Slingstone Solicitors is a Law Firm in Lagos, Nigeria

Core Responsibilities

  • Preparation of court processes in various commercial matters
  • Participation in contract negotiation, transaction structuring and documentation
  • Company Secretarial duties and advisory on compliance issues
  • Conducted settlement negotiations and trial for property case with almost N100 million in counterclaims

UNIQUE BEVERAGES (NIG) LIMITED

Legal Officer
08.2012 - 04.2013

Job overview

  • Litigation risk review, negotiation and follow-up of contingent liability matters
  • Managed company’s intellectual property portfolio
  • Advisory on broad range of corporate governance and compliance issues; and labour matters
  • Conducted business risk analysis, and preparation of business proposals
  • Reviewed agreements, terms sheet preparation, and company secretarial duties
  • Managed transaction records for over 20 contracts executed with service providers and ensured compliance with terms of contracts

SIMMONSCOOPER

PARTNERS NYSC Associate
11.2011 - 07.2012

Job overview

  • Preparation of pleadings, agreements, court applications, and briefs of argument
  • Assisted managing partner with secretarial duties including but not restricted to taking minutes of board meetings of different companies
  • Represented Plaintiffs against Barclays Bank Plc in major dispute arising from some transnational banking transactions
  • Involved in defence of highly sensitive libel suit arising from alleged improprieties in management of a multi-billion estate
  • Advised Nigerian and US parties in franchising of household pest control technology
  • Conducted due diligence and risk control investigation/reporting in various commercial transactions.

OKONJO, ODIAWA & EBIE

Law Intern
01.2011 - 03.2011

Job overview

  • Responsibility: Legal research and reviews
  • Completed research and established requirements to draft contract process documentation
  • Performed civil, criminal, family law and juvenile legal research to help lawyers prepare for briefing and trial
  • Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors
  • Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency
  • Analyzed facts and case law to determine possible defenses for clients

SIMMONSCOOPER PARTNERS

Undergraduate Research Assistant/Intern
06.2009 - 10.2009

Job overview

  • Legal research and report writing
  • Prepared legal reports for presentation and publication by collaborating with team members

Education

University of Law
Manchester, United Kingdom

LL.M from Law
01.2024

University Overview

  • Completed Coursework: Data Protection and Intellectual Property, 2022.
  • Completed Coursework: Mediation, Mediation and ADR, 2022
  • Completed Coursework: Corporate Governance in Practice, 2023
  • Completed Coursework: Medical Law & Ethics, 2023
  • Study Abroad: Data Protection and Intellectual Property Law - University of Law, Manchester, UK

NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL
Lagos Nigeria

Bachelor of Laws (BL)
09.2011

UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN
Nigeria

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) Hons
2009

QUEENS SCHOOL IBADAN
Nigeria

High School Diploma
2001

Skills

  • SKILLS AND STRENGTHS
  • Excellent communication in English and Yoruba Languages
  • Ability to coordinate complex research
  • Remote Office Availability
  • Relationship Building
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • SOFTWARE KNOW-HOW
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft PowerPoint

Languages

English
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Timeline

Health Care Support Worker

Cygnet
10.2022 - 05.2023

Head

SIMMONSCOOPER PARTNERS
08.2015 - 08.2022

SLINGSTONE SOLICITORS Associate Counsel

05.2013 - 06.2015

Legal Officer

UNIQUE BEVERAGES (NIG) LIMITED
08.2012 - 04.2013

PARTNERS NYSC Associate

SIMMONSCOOPER
11.2011 - 07.2012

Law Intern

OKONJO, ODIAWA & EBIE
01.2011 - 03.2011

Undergraduate Research Assistant/Intern

SIMMONSCOOPER PARTNERS
06.2009 - 10.2009

University of Law

LL.M from Law

NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL

Bachelor of Laws (BL)

UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) Hons

QUEENS SCHOOL IBADAN

High School Diploma
OLAWUMI V. OLUSEYE