Iveren Agberagba
Lawyer/ Solicitor
London
Summary
Detail-oriented Legal Professional with 3 years experience in supporting companies with compliance and paperwork related to International and commercial law activities. Proven success in building trusting rapport with clients and offering sound legal advice in clear and universal terms. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Legal Advisor
ECOWAS
11.2020 - 09.2021
- Monitored state and federal regulations to keep company up to date with changing laws.
- Drafted agreements, policy documents, organic and operational documents for ECOWAS member states.
- Assisted in review and finalization of legal documents and follow up its implementation in member states.
- Built Synergies amongst legal advisers.
- Supported Administration, Human resource departments in organization with achieving and maintaining legal compliance in all matters.
- Developed positive working relationship with courts, clients, law enforcement members and attorneys.
- Developed compliance best practices for company.
- Collaborated with Human Resources, external affairs and external counsel to protect organization from legal claims.
- Worked with management and staff to resolve pre-litigation disputes.
Finance Intern
Ecowas Commission
Abuja , FCT
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Analysed and interpreted accounting information developing company expense budget
- Evaluated current and historical financial data
- Assisted with balance sheet reconciliations
- Monitored success and tracked performance from review meetings, reports and presentations
- Improved business needs and resolved potential business related issues
- Monitored revenue, risk and capital allocation for financial transparency and balance
Associate Lawyer
Primers Africa, Legal
09.2019 - 10.2020
- Provided legal advice to variety of small and mid-sized businesses involved in multiple types of litigation.
- Gave Technical advise to Federal Ministry of Transportation & Stakeholders on the development of Warri to Abuja standard gauge railway and new Warri seaport.
- Worked in a team giving legal advice to AMCON on a debt recovery case which resulted in a 40% cost saving
- Worked in a team advising on the financing of the acquisition of a state owned portfolio of generation assets in the electricity sector,
- Attended hearings as representative of corporate entities and firm clients.
- Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.
- Tracked and researched developing precedent and legislation in Corporate / commercial law to maintain expertise and best advise and advocate for clients.
- Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
- Conducted due diligence investigations and reporting to present legal opinions for in-house clients.
Peer Mentor
Aston University
Birmingham
09.2016 - 09.2019
- Assessed students' knowledge, comprehension and study habits to track progress and increased student life in department by 50%.
- Presented and drafted various scheduling options for students to help allocate time for classes, extra work and free time.
- Assisted with transitioning into university life
Law Student Representative
Aston university
Abuja
09.2016 - 09.2018
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Acted as a voice for Law students and did all reasonably necessary to cause changes that will improve the overall student experience.
- Raised any concerns or requests of law students at the Law Staff students Consultative committee meetings.
Legal Intern
Olujinmi and Akeredolu Law Firm
Abuja
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Assisted with client interviews and took meticulous notes for inclusion in reports.
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Participated in and took notes during meetings.
- Managed day-to-day legal activities such as subpoena services with attorneys.
- Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda and correspondence.
- Answered questions from management and presented information effectively.
- Drafted correspondence, documentation and disseminated materials to appropriate parties.
Research Associate
MEL RESEARCH BIRMINGHAM
BIRMINGHAM
04.2016 - 09.2017
- Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while independently locating and correcting concerns.
- Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection.
- Organized paperwork, including participant-informed consent waivers and research scope documentation.
- Collaborated with team members to initiate best practices to achieve organizational goals.
- Staying on top of relevant research in the field and ensuring ongoing information flow of external research to management and teams.
- Streamlined research processes to meet tight deadlines for multiple projects.
Education
Msc - Law And Finance
Queen Mary University of London
London 07.2021 - Current
LLB - LAW
Aston University
Birmingham 09.2015 - 09.2018
A- Levels -
St. Andrews College
Cambridge 01.2013 - 07.2015
Skills
Corporate law
Intellectual property law
Investigation skills
Business law
Legal compliance
Dispute Settlements
Contract Review
Dispute Resolution
Timeline
Finance Intern
Ecowas Commission
07.2021 - 09.2021
Msc - Law And Finance
Queen Mary University of London
07.2021 - Current
Legal Advisor
ECOWAS
11.2020 - 09.2021
Associate Lawyer
Primers Africa, Legal
09.2019 - 10.2020
Legal Intern
Olujinmi and Akeredolu Law Firm
01.2018 - 06.2018
Peer Mentor
Aston University
09.2016 - 09.2019
Law Student Representative
Aston university
09.2016 - 09.2018
Research Associate
MEL RESEARCH BIRMINGHAM
04.2016 - 09.2017
LLB - LAW
Aston University
09.2015 - 09.2018
A- Levels -
St. Andrews College
01.2013 - 07.2015