SOLOMON OLAWUMI ABIOLA
Legal Assistant
Kitchener, On,Ontario
Summary
Analytical Legal Assistant well-versed in legal research and documentation and exhibits professionalism by recognizing and adhering to company policies. Offers clear and concise data based on creative and complex research findings. Fosters cooperative and supportive relationships with peers, superiors and clients.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Legal And Company Secretariat Assistant
LOTUS BANK LIMITED
LAGOS, NIGERIA
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Assessment of Loan documentation and compliance with legal and Islamic finance principles within Bank’s approved SLA time
- Provide assistance on review and registration of mortgage documents
- Liaising with External Solicitors to ensure instructions are carried out as directed
- Management of litigation portfolio in order to protect the Bank’s interest
- Perform and facilitate the conduct of any other company secretarial services
- Maintaining up to date list of activities for the team
Executive Legal Assistant
FIDELITY BANK PLC
LAGOS, NIGERIA
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Business Advisory and Loan Documentation
- Assessment of Loan documentation and compliance given approvals and the law
- Drafting and review of Deeds of Legal Mortgage, Debenture, Mortgage Deed, Deed of Appointment of Trustee, Chattel Mortgage etc
- Liaising with External Solicitors in order see to ensure speedy perfection of Legal mortgage and registration of charges
- Preferring business advice on commercial transactions and contractual engagements
Legal Assistant
UNION BANK OF NIGERIA PLC
LAGOS, NIGERIA
07.2018 - 05.2021
- Management of litigation portfolio
- Drafting and review of Contracts, Non-disclosure agreements, Deeds of Legal Mortgage, Debenture
- Mortgage Deed, Deed of Appointment of Trustee etc
- Carrying out legal researches & case management
- Liaising with external lawyers and assessment of court processes filed on behalf of the bank
- Review of company’s policies
- Maintaining of up to date record of documents and reports.
Legal Administrative Assistant
ACCESS BANK PLC
LAGOS, NIGERIA
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Management of litigation portfolio
- Carrying out legal researches & case management
- Liaising with external lawyers and assessment of court processes filed on behalf of the bank
- Providing response on complaints against the Bank
- Providing legal advice on letter of administration, administration of estate and other related matters
- Review of agreements and policies
- Preparing regulatory reports as it concerns the legal department
Education
LL.B - Law
University of Lagos
Lagos,Nigeria 01.2007 - 01.2012
Examinations for Certificate of -
Nigeria Institute of Management (NIM)
02.2014 - 09.2014
Diploma - Alternate Dispute Resolution
Diploma - Advanced Contract Drafting, Negotiation
Law Sikho Legal Academy
Skills
Litigationundefined
Affiliations
Nigeria Bar Association Nigeria Bar Association (Section of Business
Law)
Institute of Chartered Secretaries and
Administrators
(Associate Member)
Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM)
(Graduate Member)
Chartered Institute of Taxation in Nigeria
(Student Member)
Certification
Licensed to Practice Law in Nigeria
Timeline
National Certificate of Accreditation (NCA) Canada- in view
08-2022
Legal And Company Secretariat Assistant
LOTUS BANK LIMITED
11.2021 - 08.2022
Executive Legal Assistant
FIDELITY BANK PLC
06.2021 - 11.2021
Legal Assistant
UNION BANK OF NIGERIA PLC
07.2018 - 05.2021
Legal Administrative Assistant
ACCESS BANK PLC
08.2015 - 06.2018
Examinations for Certificate of -
Nigeria Institute of Management (NIM)
02.2014 - 09.2014
Licensed to Practice Law in Nigeria
11-2013
LL.B - Law
University of Lagos
01.2007 - 01.2012
Diploma - Alternate Dispute Resolution
Diploma - Advanced Contract Drafting, Negotiation
Law Sikho Legal Academy
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