King Ojikemba

Accomplished legal and administrative professional with over 10 years of experience supporting C-suite executives, driving corporate governance, and managing legal and operational functions across finance, consulting, energy, and nonprofit sectors. Skilled in executive scheduling, regulatory compliance, contract advisory, and strategic communication. Trusted partner and legal counsel to leadership in high-stakes environments.

Legal & Compliance Officer & Executive Assistant to the Global Lead Pastor - THE ELEVATION CHURCH, LAGOS - Lagos

(2023-11)

• Serve as the right-hand advisor and administrative gatekeeper to the Global Lead Pastor.
• Manage executive calendar, travel logistics, high-level appointments, strategic communications, and speaking engagements.
• Provide confidential legal advisory on contracts, acquisitions, media licensing, and employment agreements.
• Draft legal correspondence, internal memos, reports, and talking points for leadership meetings.
• Act as liaison with legal teams, global partners, and internal senior staff.
• Coordinate high-profile stakeholder meetings, ensuring detailed pre briefs and actionable post-meeting reports.
• Oversee procurement, office management, and home office vendor negotiations.
• Manage the meeting schedule system, ensuring time utilization.

Business Unit Administrator/Executive Assistant to Senior Partners - PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS (PWC) NIGERIA - Nigeria

(2021-12 - 2023-10)

• Supported West Africa Partner across Assurance, Advisory, and Technology business units
• Managed executive scheduling, facilitated internal and external stakeholder engagement, and ensured calendar optimisation.
• Coordinated international business travel, including visa applications, air/hotel bookings, and itinerary synchronisation.
• Prepared board decks, confidential communications, project status updates, and client reports.
• Managed expense claims, budget approvals, cash advances, and travel reimbursements via Oracle ERP.
• Tracked partner KPIs and organized team onboarding, learning events, and performance appraisals.
• Served as internal communications point person across Business Units and client accounts.
• Ensured the security and integrity of sensitive information across all correspondence and systems.

Personal Assistant to the Managing Director - CORONATION ASSET MANAGEMENT LTD, LAGOS - Lagos

(2020-07 - 2021-10)

• Maintained a seamless executive calendar, including strategic meetings with clients, investors, and board members.
• Provided administrative and legal support for asset management contracts, liaising with internal compliance officers.
• Participated in management review meetings, drafted agenda points, and took concise action oriented minutes.
• Handled payment processes including approval routing for internal expenses and corporate bills.
• Managed communications between MD and key stakeholders including regulators, auditors, and strategic partners.
• Conducted background checks and due diligence on potential business partners and investments.
• Designed document management systems that improved the MD's document retrieval time.

Chief Operating Officer - ALPHA INSTITUTE OF BROADCASTING & COMMUNICATIONS (AIBC)

(2019-05 - 2019-09)

• Oversaw day-to-day administrative and academic operations of the institute, coordinating other departments.
• Structured revenue-generating initiatives, including short courses, media masterclasses, and corporate training packages.
• Developed policies and procedures to guide student admissions, faculty recruitment, and content licensing.
• Facilitated internal workshops, staff performance evaluations, and brainstorming sessions.
• Taught public speaking, phonetics, and presentation courses as a guest lecturer.
• Represented the institute in public forums, growing enrollment through strategic media campaigns.

Legal Officer/Executive Assistant to the MD - BLUE SEAL ENERGY SERVICES, PORT HARCOURT - Port Harcourt

(2018-10 - 2019-04)

• Drafted and reviewed contracts related to engineering services, procurement, joint ventures, and employment.
• Managed court representation in disputes involving breach of contract, land ownership, and oil & gas claims.
• Accompanied the MD to operational meetings, took detailed notes, and prepared action plans.
• Prepared board presentations, ensured contract compliance, and monitored legal project timelines.
• Developed SOPs for internal legal compliance, ensuring document integrity and cross department adherence.
• Coordinated logistics for top management meetings across Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Abuja offices

Associate Solicitor & Litigation Counsel - GEORGE & ASSOCIATES, PORT HARCOURT - Port Harcourt

(2014-07 - 2018-09)

• Represented clients in several civil and commercial litigation cases, covering debt recovery, tenancy, and breach of contracts.
• Drafted court processes including originating summons, statements of claim, motions, affidavits, and written addresses.
• Handled business registrations, company incorporation, CAC compliance, and contract reviews for SMEs and corporate clients.
• Provided counsel on community land disputes, oil spillage claims, and real estate negotiations.
• Acted as client liaison, managed case files, and conducted extensive legal research.
• Drafted commercial agreements, tenancy contracts, wills, and legal opinions for clients.

Legal Officer & Executive Assistant to the Probate Director - EKITI STATE JUDICIARY, ADO-EKITI - Ado-Ekiti

(2013-03 - 2014-02)

• Processed Letters of Administration and Wills, ensuring accuracy and alignment with probate laws.
• Handled internal filing and correspondence with applicants, legal representatives, and family members.
• Managed the Probate Director's calendar, legal drafts, and official memos.
• Ensured that all departmental court files were tracked, archived, and prepared for court sittings.
• Assisted in coordinating probate hearings and maintained communication with clerks and registrars.

LL.B. - Law - University of Ibadan, Nigeria (2006 - 2011)

B.L - Law - Nigerian Law School, Abuja (2013 - 2014)