Omoyemen Ajiboye
Barrie,Canada
Summary
Highly motivated, resourceful, and hardworking individual with over 15 years of experience in legal and corporate compliance. Proven expertise in legal control and compliance frameworks, solution-driven legal advisory, contract drafting, and stakeholder management. Demonstrated ability in project management, showcasing leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Legal Counsel
Cadbury Nigeria Plc (A subsidiary of Mondelēz International Inc.)
07.2016 - 01.2023
- Spearheaded the design and implementation of an Automated Contract System, enhancing organizational efficiency and compliance
- Managed Company Secretariat functions, ensuring the effective organization of statutory meetings and compliance with regulatory requirements
- Developed and executed strategies for shareholder relationship management, improving communication and satisfaction
- Played a key role in budget planning and management for the legal department, aligning with organizational objectives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address legal considerations during product development processes.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for the organization.
- Streamlined contract review process, resulting in reduced turnaround times and increased efficiency.
- Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts and other legal documents to support the organization's needs.
- Served as liaison between the organization and regulatory agencies during audits or inquiries regarding compliance matters.
- Trained company employees on key legal issues, enhancing awareness of potential risks and fostering a culture of compliance.
Paralegal
Cadbury Nigeria Plc (A subsidiary of Mondelēz International Inc.)
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Reviewed and ensured the adequacy of contracts, safeguarding the company from legal risks
- Contributed to the department's budget planning, ensuring accurate financial forecasting
- Acted as a liaison between business units, facilitating smooth and effective communication.
- Improved document organization by implementing a comprehensive file management system for easy access to essential departmental materials.
- Enhanced department efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Boosted office productivity by maintaining an accurate calendar of appointments, deadlines, and court appearances.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
Legal & Compliance Officer
Cadbury Nigeria Plc
10.2008 - 09.2014
- Provided proactive legal advice to various business units, supporting corporate governance and compliance
- Managed intellectual property issues, ensuring all trademarks and intellectual properties were renewed and protected.
- Reduced the risk of financial penalties by conducting thorough internal departmental audits on a regular basis.
- Streamlined reporting processes for improved efficiency in submitting data to regulatory agencies.
- Assisted with internal and external audits to confirm compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Evaluated new regulations for potential impact on business operations, taking proactive measures to ensure readiness for implementation.
- Developed comprehensive training programs to increase employee awareness of compliance requirements and expectations.
- Responded to employee inquiries regarding compliance regulations and procedures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address compliance concerns, fostering a culture of shared responsibility.
- Managed relationships with regulators, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure transparent operations.
- Prepared and submitted regulatory filings in timely manner.
- Championed ethical business practices, instilling a sense of corporate social responsibility across all departments.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
Education
Associate -
Institute of Chartered Secretaries And Administrators
United Kingdom 01.2018 - 05.2021
LL.M. International Business Law -
University of Hull
United Kingdom 09.2005 - 07.2006
LLB (Hons.) - Law
University of Luton
United Kingdom 09.2002 - 07.2005
Graduate Certificate - Project Management
Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Barrie, ON 09.2023 - 04.2024
Barrister At Law (BL) - Law
Nigerian Law School
Abuja, Nigeria 06.2017 - 11.2018
Skills
- Project Management
- Legal Advisory
- Compliance Frameworks
- Document Review
- Creative and Critical Thinking
- Legal Analysis
- Contract Negotiation
- Efficient researcher
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute (PMI), Pending or Planned
Volunteer Experience
Legal Adviser, Victoria Crest III Estate Association, Lagos, Nigeria
i-Touch Plc, London, Assisted the Head of the Legal Department in document drafting and system organization.
References
Available upon request
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Traveling
- Baking
- Family Time
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Graduate Certificate - Project Management
Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
09.2023 - 04.2024
Associate -
Institute of Chartered Secretaries And Administrators
01.2018 - 05.2021
Barrister At Law (BL) - Law
Nigerian Law School
06.2017 - 11.2018
Legal Counsel
Cadbury Nigeria Plc (A subsidiary of Mondelēz International Inc.)
07.2016 - 01.2023
Paralegal
Cadbury Nigeria Plc (A subsidiary of Mondelēz International Inc.)
06.2015 - 06.2016
Legal & Compliance Officer
Cadbury Nigeria Plc
10.2008 - 09.2014
LL.M. International Business Law -
University of Hull
09.2005 - 07.2006
LLB (Hons.) - Law
University of Luton
09.2002 - 07.2005