Ufuomanefe Otah

Corporate Legal Officer and Company Secretary with over 3 years of cross-functional experience in business law, company secretarial practice, and litigation across the FinTech, Telecom, and Hospitality industries. Experienced in drafting and reviewing a broad range of legal documents including Data Processing, Employment, Lease, Founders, and Shareholders Agreements, Notices of Extraordinary General Meetings, Notices of Appeal, and Fundamental Rights Enforcement applications. She combines strong research and analytical skills, commercial awareness, stakeholder management, and persuasive communication with an ownership mindset.

Proficient in business and contract law, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and litigation strategy.

Associate at Eaglex Law Practice (Present)

• Drafting Court processes including Notices of Appeal, Fundamental Rights Enforcement Procedure applications etc
• Advise on corporate transactions and deliver end-to-end company secretarial services, including board meeting administration, preparation of board packs, drafting of resolutions, and ensuring clients maintain full compliance with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and other regulatory agencies.
• Negotiate and draft a range of agreements including Founders Agreements and bespoke corporate resolutions thereby providing clients with robust transactional documentation at critical stages of business formation and deal execution.
• Author comprehensive legal opinions on complex regulatory, commercial, and transactional issues, translating intricate legal frameworks into clear, actionable guidance for clients.
• Develop detailed trial notes and litigation strategy notes that sharpen case preparation, organise evidence sequencing, and equip counsel to conduct hearings with clarity and precision.
• Draft high-quality legal correspondence, articles, and client-facing letters that articulate complex legal positions with authority, ensuring alignment with client objectives and professional standards.

Junior Counsel at Niyi Olopade and Co.

• Negotiated settlements, conducted client counselling, and prepared and examined litigation documents to determine their adequacy and correct use of legal citations.
• Reviewed and interpreted financial documents and contracts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable legal requirements.
• Drafted various court processes including Claims, Motions for Summary Judgment, Petitions, and Originating Applications.
• Attended hundreds of pre-judgment, motion, evidentiary, final/summary judgment, and post-judgment hearings across diverse practice areas.
• Volunteered on pro bono legal services for incarcerated individuals awaiting trial, ensuring equitable access to justice.

Trainee Associate (NYSC) at Chief Rotimi Williams Chambers (FRA Law)

• Reviewed and negotiated key agreements including Bulk SMS, Value Added Services, Speed Loans Mobile App Development, and Data Processing agreements, ensuring compliance and favourable terms for a major telecommunications service provider.
• Drafted agreements including Country Club Modernisation, Employment, Lease, and Value Added Services agreements, facilitating smooth business operations for a hospitality management company.
• Delivered company secretarial services including preparing board and committee meeting packs and drafting meeting minutes and notices for pharmaceutical and industrial services clients.
• Drafted and distributed Shareholders Proxy Forms and Notices of Extraordinary General Meetings to shareholders, directors, registrars, auditors, the CAC, and the SEC, ensuring full regulatory compliance.
• Provided a legal opinion to a multinational technology company on the regulatory requirements, risks, and licences required for payment service providers and cross-border payment services in Nigeria.
• Drafted court processes related to matrimonial causes, land disputes, and recovery of premises, contributing to effective legal proceedings.

Legal Extern at Chief Rotimi Williams Chambers (FRA Law)

• Conducted thorough research on pre-incorporation contracts, recovery of premises, and consequential court orders in Nigeria, directly contributing to successful case preparations.
• Excelled as counsel in a mock trial organised for externs, demonstrating strong legal acumen and advocacy skills.

Legal Extern at Ikorodu Magistrate Court

• Practised legal drafting of motions and other court processes under the supervision of the court's legal assistant.
• Conducted legal research on cases and issues before the court, gaining practical exposure to the application of the law.

Virtual Intern - Commercial Law Internship at Bright Network

• Drafted and reviewed transaction documents including NDAs and due diligence reports for an acquisition transaction.
• Conducted research and prepared a presentation on the acquisition process for an acquirer.

Masters of Law in Law – University of Lagos

Barrister-at-Law in Law – Nigerian Law School (2022-09)

Bachelor of Laws in Law – University of Benin (2021-08)