Osaserhe Oluwatobi Uhunmwagho
Oakville,ON
Summary
Result-oriented legal research professional with 5 years of experience in corporate transactional law, alternative dispute resolution, and legal research and writing.
Committed to contributing to operational efficiency, fostering strong partnerships, and driving the attainment of business goals.
Possess strong communication, analytical, and collaboration skills with proven critical and creative thinking amongst other inter-personal skills.
Fluent in English and Yoruba, intermediate level in French and basic level in Turkish language.
Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK).
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Freelance Relations and Contracts Manager
Our Ancestories
Oakville, Ontario
06.2020 - Current
- Managed Freelance Contract Renewals: Conducted systematic reviews for freelance contract renewals, extensions, and terminations, effectively managing the lifecycle of various contracts and maintaining a stable freelance talent pool.
- Coordinated Legal Consultations: Worked closely with the legal department and external counsel to address copyright issues, royalty agreements, and other publishing-specific contract clauses, protecting the enterprise’s intellectual property rights.
- Built and Managed Relationships with Freelancers: Nurtured and maintained relationships with a diverse group of over 150 freelancers, fostering a supportive work environment and quickly resolving contract-related concerns.
- Drafted and Reviewed Freelance Contracts: Authored and reviewed over 132 freelance contracts annually including non-disclosure agreements, service level agreements, ensuring compliance with company policies and copyright laws relevant to the publishing industry.
- Negotiated Contract Terms with Freelancers: Collaborated in negotiations of contract terms with freelance authors, illustrators, and editors, saving the Company an average of 15% in freelance costs and solidifying advantageous terms.
- Maintained Contract Files: Systematized and preserved both digital and physical contract files for easy access and retrieval, greatly improving efficiency in the company's document management process.
- Conducted Contract Risk Analysis: Performed comprehensive risk analysis on freelance contracts, identifying potential issues related to content ownership and compensation, leading to a 20% reduction in disputes.
- Resolved Contractual Disputes: Played a key role in resolving over 50 contract disputes during tenure, minimizing legal costs and fostering a harmonious working relationship with freelancers.
Counsel, Transactions, and Company Secretariat
Fewchore Finance Company Limited
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Drafted and Reviewed Complex Agreements: Proficiently drafted and reviewed a diverse array of complex agreements, including non-disclosure agreements, vending agreements, capital raising program trust deeds, non-circumvention agreements, all asset debentures, share nominee agreements, and share charge agreements.
- Crafted Comprehensive Terms and Conditions: Drafted a comprehensive and user-friendly set of Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy for the mobile banking application, ensuring meticulous compliance with legal requirements while safeguarding the interests of the general public.
- Administrative Efficiency Management: Orchestrated seamless administrative processes within the legal department, optimizing resource allocation and operational excellence for effective task execution.
- Orchestrated Seamless Company Meetings: Demonstrated exemplary organizational prowess by orchestrating the seamless preparation and facilitation of the bi-annual meetings of the Board of Directors and the Annual General Meeting.
- Championed Staff Investment Scheme: Spearheaded the Staff Investment Scheme to acknowledge exceptional employee contributions by granting them equity stakes in the Company which fostered heightened motivation, loyalty, and a sense of shared ownership among staff members. Prepared various agreements and documents to implement the scheme including the Employee Stock Option Plan, the Staff Investment Trust Deed etc.
- Established Robust Company Policies: Developed and established a robust framework of company policies, encompassing areas such as conflict of interest, sustainability, related party transactions, remuneration, and clawback policies, significantly elevating transparency and governance standards within the organization.
- Conducted Rigorous Due Diligence: Conscientiously conducted meticulous due diligence exercises on properties utilized as loan security, guaranteeing sound decision-making and minimized potential risks for valued customers.
- Maintained Impeccable Statutory Records: Maintained accurate and up-to-date statutory books and records, unwaveringly ensuring strict compliance with regulatory requirements from bodies such as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), and the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN).
- Provided Strategic Legal Guidance: Offered expert legal counsel to the Business Development Unit and various other divisions within the Company, guiding strategic decisions and successfully mitigating legal risks as they emerged.
- In-Depth Legal Research and Analysis: Conducted thorough and insightful research and analysis, consistently providing invaluable insights and recommendations on legal avenues for customer loan recovery, thus contributing to enhanced recovery strategies and outcomes.
Head of Growth
Michael Addit Marketing
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Proposal and Pitch Mastery: Skillfully prepared, reviewed, and revised proposals and pitches, wrote grant applications and project proposals.
- Comprehensive Research for Product Sustainability: Researched and reviewed regulatory, technical, or market issues to ensure product sustainability.
- Strategic Business Planning: Revised and developed business plans to emphasize product line, pricing, and marketing strategies.
Associate Counsel
Idowu Sofola & Co
12.2018 - 07.2021
- Key Associate Collaboration: Collaborated as the key Associate accompanying a distinguished Senior Advocate of Nigeria during pivotal client interactions, ensuring meticulous minutes and seamless execution of follow-up steps.
- Agreement Crafting and Assessment: Crafted and assessed a diverse array of agreements, including Confidentiality and Non-Liability Agreements, Non-Compete and Non-Solicit Agreements, Consulting Agreements, Contracts for Sale of Land, Deeds of Assignment, and Memorandums of Understanding, among others.
- Mergers and Agreement Review: Reviewed various agreements while leading the merger of two leading insurance companies in Nigeria, such as Vending Agreements, Service Level Agreements, Letters of Engagement, and more.
- Legal Document Preparation: Prepared, drafted, and reviewed legal wills, deeds, patent applications, leases, and other contracts, ensuring legal accuracy and compliance.
- Client Interaction and Correspondence: Conducted client interviews and managed correspondence with the firm, fostering effective communication and client relationships.
- Case Preparation and Representation: Evaluated findings and developed strategies and arguments in preparation for the presentation of cases. Represented clients in court and before government agencies in civil and criminal cases.
- Negotiation and Settlement: Negotiated settlements of civil disputes and prepared terms of settlement accordingly, achieving favorable outcomes for clients.
- Legal Interpretation: Interpreted laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses, providing invaluable legal guidance and clarity.
Education
Bachelor of Laws - Law, Corporate Law Practice, Property Law Practice
Council of Legal Education- Nigerian Law School
Lagos, Victoria2018
Bachelor of Laws - Law
University of Lagos
Lagos 11.2012 - 08.2017
Skills
- Contract Development & Review
- Contract Negotiation
- Compliance Management
- Risk Mitigation & Analysis
- Transactional Law
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Project Management
- Microsoft Office & Legal Software (Asana, Ariba, Trello, Docusign)
- Attention to Detail & Time Management
- Contractual Obligations
- Company Representation
- Strategic Vision
- Schedule Maintenance
- Information Privacy
- Corporate Filings
Volunteer Experience
- Pro Bono Attorney, Independent, Yaba, Lagos: Legal counsel for underprivileged individuals.
- Welfare Officer, Hazel Charity Organization, Yaba, Lagos: Managed logistics and distributions for community welfare.
- Membership Coordinator, IMAD Charity, Victoria Island, Lagos: Spearheaded membership drives and engagement programs.
Certification
Associate Member, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK)
Futurelearn Contract Management, Jul 2023
McKinsey Forward Program, Jun 2022
The Hague Academy of International Law, Aug 2021
Timeline
Counsel, Transactions, and Company Secretariat
Fewchore Finance Company Limited
07.2022 - 08.2023
Head of Growth
Michael Addit Marketing
10.2021 - 07.2022
Freelance Relations and Contracts Manager
Our Ancestories
06.2020 - Current
Associate Counsel
Idowu Sofola & Co
12.2018 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Laws - Law
University of Lagos
11.2012 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Laws - Law, Corporate Law Practice, Property Law Practice
Council of Legal Education- Nigerian Law School
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