EZE HAROUN MUHAMMAD,
ESQ.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
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CONTACT
Abuja, Federal Capital
Territor y--om
Accomplished Attorney knowledgeable about criminal and civilT law and
versed in legal precedents. Supports clients with well-founded and
accurate legal advice. Expertly oversees numerous cases per year with
decisive approach.
WORK HISTORY
SKILLS
Nigerian Supreme Council For Islamic Affairs, Abuja, FC, Sep 2017 - Current
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BUILDING TRUST AND
RELATIONSHIPS
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LITIGATION MANAGEMENT
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LEGAL COUNSELING
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LEGAL WRITING
Legal Advisor
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Facilitated communication between parties in an attempt to reach
amicable solutions.
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Drafted legal documents, including contracts, wills, and pleadings for court
cases.
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Participated in mediation sessions as a neutral party to help resolve
conflicts.
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Spearheaded community outreach programs offering free legal advice to
underser ved populations.
Nweze Solicitors & Co, Abuja, FC, Jul 2009 - Current
Legal Executive
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Managed multiple cases simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines.
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Simplified complex legal jargon for clients to ensure understanding of their
cases.
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Participated in mediation sessions as a neutral party to help resolve
conflicts.
Spearheaded community outreach programs offering free legal advice to
underser ved populations.
University Of Abuja Alumni A ssociation, Abuja, FC, Oct 2019 - Aug 2022
Legal Advisor
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Facilitated communication between parties in an attempt to reach
amicable solutions.
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Drafted legal documents, including contracts, wills, and pleadings for court
cases.
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Participated in mediation sessions as a neutral party to help resolve
conflicts.
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Spearheaded community outreach programs offering free legal advice to
underser ved populations.
K. D. Musdapher & Co, Abuja, FC, Jul 2010 - Dec 2018
Legal Officer
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Provided advice and support on important matters impacting
company-wide financial and legal wellbeing.
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Contracted and managed outside counsel when necessar y, selecting
attorneys likely to provide optimal legal outcomes.
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Ser ved as lead attorney for employers in ongoing court proceedings and
negotiations.
LEGAL ETHICS
DOCUMENT FILING
CRIMINAL DEFENSE
TIME MANAGEMENT
CIVIL LITIGATION
CONTRACT DRAFTING
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
CRIMINAL LAW
LEGAL CONSULTING
LEGAL RESEARCH
COLLABORATION AND
TEAMWORK
CLIENT REPRESENTATION
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
LEGAL DOCUMENT REVIEW
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
LAW
SPORTS AND
ENTERTAINMENT LAW
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Reviewed transactional legal documents to support accurate
representation of internal goals and compliance with regulator y
requirements.
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Mitigated organizational risk by analyzing proposed contracts, product
releases and other actions.
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Drafted press releases to inform public interests of ongoing legal
proceedings and issues.
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Offered guidance on labor and contract law to support compliance with
regulations on employee remuneration and other concerns.
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Reviewed complaints against company filed with regulator y and legal
agencies to discern potential liabilities.
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Interfaced with line of business lawyers and other junior legal personnel to
enforce internal policies.
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Represented employer in out-of-court settlement negotiations and
arbitrations.
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Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders and
clients.
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Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations in all
operations.
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Liaised between different departments to ensure cohesive business
operations.
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Developed and implemented strategic plans to enhance operational
performance.
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Led training sessions to enhance team skills and knowledge base.
Spearheaded initiatives aimed at increasing customer satisfaction levels.
Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable terms and pricing.
Liaised with regulator y agencies to address audits, compliance issues and
ongoing operational requirements.
EDUCATION
October 2001
Law
University of Abuja, Abuja, FC, FC
HOBBIES
Reading and Writing
LANGUAGES
English
Arabic
Fluent
Fluent
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Member, Nigerian Bar A ssociation
