Legal & Compliance Officer at Solina Centre for International Development & Research (SCIDaR) (2024-04 – 2026-02)
- Developed and operationalised a strengthened compliance management system across SCIDaR's programmes, ensuring seamless adherence to donor requirements, internal policies and national regulatory standards.
- Led the comprehensive review and drafting of service provider agreements, MoUs, and donor-facing documents, embedding risk-mitigation clauses that reduced contract-related exposure by over 35%.
- Designed and maintained an enterprise-wide Legal and Compliance Risk Register, enabling proactive identification, escalation, and resolution of risks across finance, HR, procurement, and programme units.
- Produced compliance dashboards and quarterly compliance assurance reports, providing data-driven insights that improved organisational audit readiness and strengthened management decision-making.
- Implemented a compliance monitoring framework, reducing breaches by 40% within six months.
Legal Officer at Mop Marine Limited (2021-08 – 2024-04)
- Reviewed and managed over 35 commercial contracts worth N3 billion Naira, including maritime charter party, SLAs and Joint Venture Agreements.
- Implemented a compliance monitoring framework, reducing breaches by 40% within six months.
- Ensured 100% adherence to NOGICD and NIMASA standards; averted legal exposure across our Nigerian operations.
- Facilitated contract lifecycle management across the company's local and international subsidiaries.
- Collaborated with the MD and management to prepare and present compliance reports and performance dashboards.
Legal Officer at Sorflex LLC (2022-11 – 2024-04)
A subsidiary of Mop Groups Limited
- Drafted, reviewed and approved off-take agreements for vendor and third-party engagements, particularly regarding cashew processing and distribution, ensuring contractual compliance within trade rules and business regulations of Florida and the laws of the United States.
- Drafted, reviewed and negotiated over 25 procurement and vendor contracts with several EU clients, streamlining the supply chain and cutting operational delays.
- Advised executive teams on legal/ethical promotion and customer engagement, contributing to compliant launch strategies.
NYSC Associate at Customary Court of Appeal (2021-08 – 2021-08)
- Conducted legal research and case analysis for over 12 customary law cases, directly supporting efficient rulings by the President of the Court.
- Prepared legal opinions and drafted court documents that enhanced judicial decision-making.
- Participated in adjudication of family, land, and inheritance disputes, contributing to improved access to justice for rural communities.
Legal Intern at Jide Taiwo & Co (2018-09 – 2020-01)
- Assisted in preparing case files and attending proceedings at Magistrate, Industrial and High Courts in Rivers State, contributing to the management of over five (5) active matters.
- Supported senior associates in drafting pleadings, motions and legal memoranda, producing over twenty (20) documents with minimal need for revision.
