Timi Adebowale
Ontario,Canada
Summary
Experienced legal and administrative professional with a strong track record in case analysis, dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement. Skilled in managing sensitive case files, analyzing professional conduct issues, and implementing early resolution strategies. Proficient in preparing formal reports, documenting proceedings, and facilitating committee decision-making. Possess a deep understanding of confidentiality, procedural fairness, and the importance of regulation in safeguarding the public interest.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Recording Secretary
NaMINUTE LTD, Canada
05.2025 - Current
- Attending condominium board meetings and accurately recording minutes, including documenting resolutions, decisions, and action items for official records.
- Ensuring board meetings are conducted in accordance with applicable condominium bylaws, governance policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and manage time-sensitive documentation.
Legal Officer
STERLING BANK LTD, Nigeria
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Drafted, reviewed contracts and internal policy documents.
- Conducted legal due diligence and provided legal opinions on risk related to financial transactions.
- Evaluated legal risks and mitigating the risks based on proper legal documentation.
- Managed legal documentation and facilitated mortgage transactions for staff purchasing bank-owned properties, ensuring timely and accurate submission of required paperwork.
- Oversaw title searches, perfection of title, and registration of interests with the Lands Registry, maintaining full compliance with statutory procedures.
- Ensured Bank’s security documentation complies with relevant laws, regulations and internal policies.
- Drafted and reviewed contracts.
- Provided legal advice on various commercial transactions and contracts, ensuring that the bank’s interests were well-protected in all agreements.
Legal Associate
TLP ADVISORY, Nigeria
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Acted as Company Secretary in client board meetings, scheduled and documented board activities.
- Drafted and reviewed contracts.
- Provided legal support to clients in areas such as corporate governance, incorporation, and compliance.
- Assisted vulnerable clients and small business owners with structuring and legal advice.
- Offered guidance on corporate governance matters, such as board composition, roles, and responsibilities shareholder rights, and compliance with regulatory frameworks.
- Drafted legal correspondence, proposals, client updates and handled onboarding using Clio.
- Liaised with statutory bodies to ensure compliance with industry laws and ethics of client company.
- Participated in stakeholder meetings and policy-related negotiations.
Associate
BONAJO BADEJO & CO, Nigeria
12.2019 - 03.2022
- Ensured legal documents are processed and handled in a timely and efficient manner to comply with appropriate regulations and deadlines.
- Prepared legal opinions on legal issues, exhibiting excellent research and argumentative skills.
- Drafted letters, agreements, and other legal documents.
- Undertook extensive research on applicable legal principles as they relate to clients’ issues.
- Represented clients in court in proceedings, and arbitration proceedings.
- Maintained accurate records and updates to clients.
Legal Associate
WALE ABEEB AJAYI & CO, Nigeria
12.2018 - 10.2019
- Drafted letters, agreements, wills, and other legal documents including court documents.
- Recorded court proceedings and handled election tribunal related litigation.
- Managed consultations and maintained administrative efficiency.
Intern
OGUNYEMI & CO, Nigeria
01.2017 - 09.2017
- Carried out extensive research and documented findings.
- Answered phone calls, replied emails, and performed other administrative functions.
Education
Barrister at Law (BL) -
NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL
01.2018
Bachelor’s degree in law (LL. B) - undefined
UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN
01.2016
Skills
- Early Resolution & ADR
- Client intake & Risk Assessment
- Case Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Legal writing & Report drafting
- Confidentiality
- Legal Analysis & Research
- Risk Assessment
- Microsoft Office
- Minute taking
- Detail Oriented
- Analytical Reasoning
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Affiliations
- Member | INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED SECRETARIES AND ADMINISTRATORS OF NIGERIA (ICSAN)
- Member | NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION(NBA).
Timeline
Recording Secretary
NaMINUTE LTD, Canada
05.2025 - Current
Legal Officer
STERLING BANK LTD, Nigeria
04.2024 - 11.2024
Legal Associate
TLP ADVISORY, Nigeria
06.2022 - 12.2023
Associate
BONAJO BADEJO & CO, Nigeria
12.2019 - 03.2022
Legal Associate
WALE ABEEB AJAYI & CO, Nigeria
12.2018 - 10.2019
Intern
OGUNYEMI & CO, Nigeria
01.2017 - 09.2017
Bachelor’s degree in law (LL. B) - undefined
UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN
Barrister at Law (BL) -
NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL
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