OGHENETEJIRI OGIDIAGBA
Lagos
Summary
- Zealous lawyer with relevant experience in commercial & property law spanning over 5 years of practice.
- Excels in providing legal counsel /representation, preparation of contracts / agreements and other profitable legal services for organizations I have worked with.
- Possess quality experience in advising corporations on various government laws & regulations that have enabled growth and operational efficiency.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented person, with a strong drive to exceed expectations and achieve organizational success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Officer/Compliance lead and Company Secretary
Raedial holdings Limited
Lagos
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Spearheaded the legal and compliance functions, ensuring adherence to industry regulations and company policies
- Provided legal counsel to management, facilitating strategic decision-making processes
- Draft and review contracts, agreements and other legal documents
- Ensured compliance to Company policies
- Managed board meetings, draft minutes of meetings and resolutions
- Ensured the compliance with corporate governance principles
- Collaborated with external counsel
- Delivered compliance training programs to educate employees on relevant laws as they apply to the company
In-House Counsel
O'sekemi Properties Nigeria Limited
Lagos
01.2021 - 10.2023
- Company Overview: A Real Estate Company in Nigeria
- Monitored legal risks in documentation and providing guidance on the acceptable assumption of risks
- Executed multiple property search exercise at the requisite organizations
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for the organization
- Conducted legal research and gathered evidence to position the company at vantage points against competitors
- Ensured that appropriate approvals were in place before property documents are executed
- Drafted, reviewed and managed estate contracts and Deeds
- Provided legal advice to executive staff to enhance decision making processes
- Provided legal representation and advisory in conflict resolution between external parties and the company
- Provided strategic advisory to human resource & management team by creating employee contracts / offer letters, internal conflict resolution and general legal support
- A Real Estate Company in Nigeria
Assistant Legal Officer
Landshop Limited
Lagos
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Company Overview: Real Estate Company in Nigeria
- Carried out internal research, drafted contracts, agreements, and proposals for the organization
- Public speaking & training on the various titles related to property and their importance at public events
- Advised clients on legal matters relating to property
- Provided legal support during property negotiations for the company
- Conducted investigations and documentary research for the company
- Real Estate Company in Nigeria
Intern
Uloho&Co. (Obrikogho Chambers)
Delta
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Company Overview: A law firm specialized in criminal and corporate matters
- Review of case files
- Attended court sittings including the High Court, Delta State
- Conducted researches
- Prepared pleadings, notices and made appearances in court
- Worked closely with senior associates to prepare comprehensive brief on cases that goes to trial
- A law firm specialized in criminal and corporate matters
Education
Barrister-at-Law (B.L) - Qualification to practice as a Lawyer in Nigeria
The Nigerian Law School
Lagos, Nigeria01.2019
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) - Second Class Honors
Delta State University
Delta, Nigeria01.2018
Skills
- Legal drafting
- Legal Advisory
- Communication
Certification
- Certified Associate Member, Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliator, 2019
- Human Resources Certification, Udemy, 2023
Hobbies and Interests
- Oil and Gas law
- Commercial Law
- Maritime law
Languages
English, Expert
Timeline
Legal Officer/Compliance lead and Company Secretary
Raedial holdings Limited
12.2023 - 01.2024
In-House Counsel
O'sekemi Properties Nigeria Limited
01.2021 - 10.2023
Assistant Legal Officer
Landshop Limited
01.2020 - 12.2020
Intern
Uloho&Co. (Obrikogho Chambers)
01.2019 - 12.2019
Barrister-at-Law (B.L) - Qualification to practice as a Lawyer in Nigeria
The Nigerian Law School
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) - Second Class Honors
Delta State University
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