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
2021.11 - 2022.08
- 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
2021.06 - 2021.11
- 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
2018.07 - 2021.05
- 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
2015.08 - 2018.06
- 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 2007.01 - 2012.01
Examinations for Certificate of -
Nigeria Institute of Management (NIM)
2014.02 - 2014.09
Diploma - Alternate Dispute Resolution
Diploma - Advanced Contract Drafting, Negotiation
Law Sikho Legal Academy
Skills
LitigationDrafting and Communication skillsResult OrientedDocumentation and Document reviewGood interpersonal SkillsCorporate Governance and SecretarishipSelf-confidentNegotiation and Dispute resolutionAnalyticalProficiency in Use of ITProblem solvingAttention to detailsManagementResearchBusiness oriented
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
2022-08
Legal And Company Secretariat Assistant
LOTUS BANK LIMITED
2021.11 - 2022.08
Executive Legal Assistant
FIDELITY BANK PLC
2021.06 - 2021.11
Legal Assistant
UNION BANK OF NIGERIA PLC
2018.07 - 2021.05
Legal Administrative Assistant
ACCESS BANK PLC
2015.08 - 2018.06
Examinations for Certificate of -
Nigeria Institute of Management (NIM)
2014.02 - 2014.09
Licensed to Practice Law in Nigeria
2013-11
LL.B - Law
University of Lagos
2007.01 - 2012.01
Diploma - Alternate Dispute Resolution
Diploma - Advanced Contract Drafting, Negotiation
Law Sikho Legal Academy