Léana Karen Menye
Durham,Durham
Summary
I am a highly dedicated and skilled legal practicionner currently specialising in corporate law. I am licensed attorney in Québec (Canada) with three years of relevant experience in the legal field (administrative, employment, corporate and commercial law). I possess a strong knowledge of both british and canadian legal frameworks and a range of transferable legal skills, such as legal analysis, research, writing and counselling as well as contracts drafting and negotiation. Always striving for more, I seek a challenging role in legal department to strengthen my knowledge and make a significant impact.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lawyer
Access Studies International
Montréal
02.2023 - Current
- Reviewed over 70 immigrations files for future international students in Québec, Canada.
- Providing administrative legal support and immigration law advices to the team and the client.
- Achieving favourable outcomes by meticulously preparing case briefs and legal documents.
- Monitoring new immigration policies.
- Contributing significantly to business development initiatives, attracting new clientele for the firm.
Lawyer
Securitas Canada Limited
Montreal
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Negotiated, reviewed, and drafted commercial and corporate contracts, ensuring strict compliance with Canadian laws.
- Provided invaluable legal counsel to corporate representatives in pre-contract phases, contributing to informed decision-making.
- Represented the company in employment legal proceedings, demonstrating proficiency in navigating complex legal scenarios.
- Served as a key internal contact point for legal matters concerning employees, fostering effective resolution of internal issues.
- Secured successful outcomes by providing expert legal advice in complex litigation cases.
- Drafted key legal documents to facilitate smooth proceedings in court.
- Managed multiple caseloads for efficient progression of legal matters.
- Stayed abreast of latest developments in law, ensuring accurate advice provision to the company.
- Advised corporate clients on a range of commercial issues to avoid potential legal pitfalls.
Trainee Lawyer
Accident Solution Legal
Montreal
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Supported legal practitioners with comprehensive legal research, advice formulation and case analysis in administrative law.
- Actively represented clients before the administrative courts of Québec, honing courtroom experience
- Strengthened legal research and advisory skills through drafting legal opinions and providing phone consultation to clients.
- Developed strong rapport with clients through excellent communication skills for improved client relations.
- Drafted memoranda and other legal documents, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
- Collaborated effectively with colleagues on complex legal projects, enhancing team productivity.
- Kept up-to-date with changing laws and regulations to provide accurate advice to clients.
Legal Intern
Prime Minister's Office
Yaoundé
12.2020 - 02.2021
- Contributed to governmental legal processes through active participation in legal research and advisory activities.
- Collaborated with legal professionals to support the Prime Minister's Office in legal matters of national significance.
- Shadowed experienced lawyers during court hearings for practical exposure to litigation processes.
- Reviewed and analysed complex legal documents to assist in dispute resolution cases.
Education
LL.M - Corporate Law
Durham University
Durham 09.2024 -
Pre-Master's - Law
Durham University
Stockton-on-Tees 09.2023 - 06.2024
Lawyer's license - Law
Quebec Bar School
Montréal 08.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) - Law
University of Montréal
Montréal 08.2017 - 12.2020
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Legal research
- Reviewing contracts
- Legal writing
- Client communication
- Regulatory compliance
- Case Management
- Attentive listening
- Professional and personable
- Contract negotiation
- Litigation management
- Crisis handling
- Corporate litigation
- Interpersonal skills
Accomplishments
- Online volunteer for UN online volunteering program (since March 2021)
- Student Ambassador for StudyGroup (September 2023 - August 2024)
Interests
Piano
Art/Culture
Literature
Trips
Affiliations
- Books
- Museums
- Travel
- Piano
Languages
English
Fluent
French
Native
Spanish
Intermediate
Timeline
LL.M - Corporate Law
Durham University
09.2024 -
Pre-Master's - Law
Durham University
09.2023 - 06.2024
Lawyer
Securitas Canada Limited
03.2023 - 09.2023
Lawyer
Access Studies International
02.2023 - Current
Trainee Lawyer
Accident Solution Legal
05.2022 - 02.2023
Lawyer's license - Law
Quebec Bar School
08.2021 - 06.2022
Legal Intern
Prime Minister's Office
12.2020 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) - Law
University of Montréal
08.2017 - 12.2020
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