Onyinyechukwu MADUEKE
Calgary,Canada
Summary
A detail oriented Nigerian Lawyer turn Legal Assistant with over a decade experience specializing in commercial real estate transactions, proficient in managing complex legal documents, conducting thorough due diligence and providing seamless support to attorneys throughout transaction lifecycle, ensuring accurate and timely completion of all closing requirements; adept in title searches, registration of land titles and contract drafting.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FIDI VOLUNTEER, Legal Assistant
OSUJI & SMITH LAWYERS
01.2025 - Current
- Participate in client consultations with designated Lawyers and prepare accurate detailed notes/records of briefing;
- Transcribes recorded meetings, interviews and other relevant audio content into written documents;
- Assist designated Lawyers with preparation of necessary documents and file work for assigned cases which includes drafting of legal documents, reports and correspondence
- Maintain high level of attention to detail to capture key discussions and decisions accurately;
- Attend Court proceedings/hearings with designated Lawyers thereby familiarizing with Court etiquettes, procedures and dealing with Court Clerks;
- Also participate in Organized monthly mock trials and Moot Court sessions with designated Lawyers internally within the office;
- Attend meetings, presentations, and networking events with designated Lawyers viz a viz NGOs, Municipal bodies, Legal Clinics such as Legal Aid Alberta, Probono Law Alberta, Calgary Region Immigrant Employment Council (CRIEC), the Elizabeth Fry Society of Calgary and Calgary Police Service
- Liaise with Legal Assistants/Paralegal team in preparing all initial legal documents such as Retainer Agreements, drafting of Court documents, accepting payments from clients, filing of pleadings and other Court documents;
- Organizes, proofreads for typographical errors, and formats transcriptions in a clear and concise manner;
- Conducts thorough legal research, utilizing a variety of resources- SCIN2, ALTAD, Court resolutions, legislative practices, Corporation databases etc to gather comprehensive information on relevant statutes, case law and legal precedents;
- Creates, files, and maintains data and records following established procedures;
- Executes clerical and administrative functions as requested while efficiently prioritizing and organizing daily tasks
Legal/ Financial Advisor, Full Time
AXA INSURANCE
06.2017 - 12.2024
- Advising customers on the best financial plan for them and explaining legal matters/implications (risk) to them; proposing financial/ risk protection packages
- Contacting professionals such as mortgage lenders, planning officers or other lawyers on behalf of the company;
- Researching and summarizing legal information;
- Preparing legal documents;
- Writing to clients/customers and providing updates of outcomes at court proceedings;
- Representing the company during court proceedings;
- Planning, participating and keeping minutes of the Board and its Committees; Attend meetings and keep minutes
- Carries out due diligence on various issues on behalf of the company;
- Providing support to the Chairman of the Board of Companies by rendering advice, clarification and assistance on legal issues to all members of the Board
- Assist in keeping records of legal issues, giving notices for meetings, drawing up agendas and ensuring that it is complied with;
- Ensure all necessary returns are filed and updated including compliance of the Company with all statutory and regulatory provisions as and when due;
Legal Counsel. Casual
ONYINYECHUKWU MADUEKE & CO.
04.2010 - 05.2017
- Mobilized a team of 6 Lawyers in rendering due diligence services decreasing bankruptcy by 50%
- Built system reducing risk of law suits by 20% resulting from recovery of debt/funds of NGN10million
- Regulated client corporate legal status ensuring 100% compliance with due process of law
- Conducted searches and verification of land title documents, corporate bodies and letters of administration in furtherance loan facilities from financial institutions (First Bank Plc, Main-Street Bank, Diamond Bank); disbursement of deceased fund;
- Prepared contracts for the sale, transfer or assignment of title to land; registration of titles to land with the appropriate body; foreclosure proceedings
- Drafted and executed Lease/ Tenancy Agreements;
- Agency Responsibilities in Real Estate;
- Incorporation of companies (Ltd/Plc/ Unltd/ NGOs) and Registration of Business Names at the Corporate Affairs Commission;
- Assisted Clients and Companies in updating their status in the appropriate Regulatory Bodies ( e.g
- Annual Returns, Annual Report/ Accounts, Change of Names/ Object/Memorandum etc.)
Legal Counsel. Full Time
OLAWOYIN & OLAWOYIN
03.2009 - 03.2010
- Headed and counseled clients on next best action based on court outcomes leading to savings of 2million
- Drafted and Execution of Legal Documents;
- Research;
- Moving Motions in Court;
- Rendering Legal Advice;
- Assisting Senior Partners prepare for high profile cases;
Education
Certificate Of Qualification - Law
National Committee of Accreditation
Canada 01.2025 - Current
Master - Business Administration
IE BUSINESS SCHOOL
MADRID07.2022
Barrister at Law - undefined
NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL
LAGOS05.2008
Bachelor of Laws - undefined
MADONNA UNIVERSITY
ANAMBRA11.2006
Skills
- Daily docket reports
- Documatrix
- Cores Level 1
- Microsoft Office
- Due diligence
- Conflict check
- Administrative/Secretarial functions
- Scheduling of Calendar
- Legal Research and Drafting
- Documents vetting, invoicing, filing
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Advanced Certificate in data processing, Distinction- Excel, Word, Power point, Outlook (Microsoft Office), 2001
- Graduate Member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (U.K), 2012, Corporate governance; Corporate Secretaryship; Corporate Administration; Decision Making in Financial Management.
- Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators (U.K), 2013
- Student Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (U.K), 2015, Contexts in Procurement/Supply; Business needs in P/S; Sourcing in P/S; Negotiating & Managing Contracts in Procurement & Supply.
- NCA Certificate of Qualification- In View.
Citizenship
True, True
Other Interesting Information
- SEGUN DEMUREN & CO. Law Firm tutelage whilst waiting for Law School., 12/01/06, 04/30/07
- Home Maker, 06/01/08, 02/28/09
- Rendered free legal services, to inmates who lacked legal capacity to represent themselves in Court, on a voluntary basis under the SURE-P program during President's Jonathan's regime., 06/01/14, 05/31/15
Timeline
Certificate Of Qualification - Law
National Committee of Accreditation
01.2025 - Current
FIDI VOLUNTEER, Legal Assistant
OSUJI & SMITH LAWYERS
01.2025 - Current
Legal/ Financial Advisor, Full Time
AXA INSURANCE
06.2017 - 12.2024
Legal Counsel. Casual
ONYINYECHUKWU MADUEKE & CO.
04.2010 - 05.2017
Legal Counsel. Full Time
OLAWOYIN & OLAWOYIN
03.2009 - 03.2010
- Advanced Certificate in data processing, Distinction- Excel, Word, Power point, Outlook (Microsoft Office), 2001
- Graduate Member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (U.K), 2012, Corporate governance; Corporate Secretaryship; Corporate Administration; Decision Making in Financial Management.
- Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators (U.K), 2013
- Student Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (U.K), 2015, Contexts in Procurement/Supply; Business needs in P/S; Sourcing in P/S; Negotiating & Managing Contracts in Procurement & Supply.
- NCA Certificate of Qualification- In View.
Master - Business Administration
IE BUSINESS SCHOOL
Barrister at Law - undefined
NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL
Bachelor of Laws - undefined
MADONNA UNIVERSITY
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