EMAIL:-4b, Ilarogun Close, Off Cole Street
Surulere, Lagos.
Phone No: -
INIYE MERCY OGBE
CAREER VISION
To work in an organization that places value on quality and has a challenging work environment where
personal innovation is encouraged and celebrated.
EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
University of Kent
Nigerian Law School
Niger Delta University
Future Leaders Comprehensive College
Master of Law (LL.M)
Distinction
BL
Second Class Upper Division
Bachelor of Law (LL. B)
Second Class Upper Division
N.E.C.O (2004)
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Strong verbal and written Communication Skills
- Logical Reasoning
- Teamwork and People Management
- Business and Commercial Awareness
- - - 2004
- Analytical thinking and problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Persuasiveness
- Research and Presentation Skill
AWARDS
Global Skills Award
UNIVERSITY OF KENT
2014
• Recipient of the Global Skills Award Certificate 2014 designed to broaden understanding of global
issues and current affairs as well as to develop interpersonal skills including leadership, team work
and cross-cultural communication skills.
VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE
PARALEGAL VOLUNTEER (VIRTUAL)
AMICI CURIAE FRIENDSHIP SOCIETY - BRITISH COLUMBIA
JULY 2020 TILL DATE
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Assist clients fill and draft legal forms for filing of Family and Civil claims while also offering legal
advice on court’s proceeding and procedures in the initiation of legal claims and service of court’s
processes.
PROJECT FOR REVAMP AFRICA
STUDENT MENTOR
NOV 2017 - FEB 2020)
NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION
TEAM MEMBER- PUBLICITY AND PROTOCOL UNIT (9TH ANNUAL LAW CONFERENCE)
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Team Lead, Legal & Compliance Cadwell Limited
October 2020 to date
• Draft and/or review contract agreement(s), legal letters and monitor legal obligations under
agreement(s) to ensure strict compliance with contractual terms
• Represent the company’s interest at litigation and non-litigation (negotiation, mediation and
arbitration) hearings and update the company’s records accordingly
• Provide sound legal advice to the company on transaction matters and make recommendations to
the Board as expedient.
• Attend Board and Management Committee meetings and offer advisory solutions as it pertains to
contract matters, commercial agreements and arising actions in court and compliance related
issues.
• Offer advise on compliance related matters and ensure frameworks are in place to achieve timely
compliance with Company’s statutory obligations.
• Prepare requisite transfer and title documents for the company’s property and land transactions
consummated with clients, offering legal advice on mortgage and credit facilities and carry-out
registration of the company’s/clients’ title documents with the appropriate on government
agencies.
• Carry-out and proffer legal research and opinions on transaction matters.
• Offer advisory solutions on human resources management issues, employee management and
benefits and advise on HR associated compliance matters (Pension and Tax remittances, timely
benefit payment and company policy internal issues.)
• Conduct corporate/title search at the land’s registry, Corporate Affairs Commission, Probate
Registry/Federal Housing Authority etc.
• Liaise with and assist external solicitors in their discharge of obligations to the Company.
• Carry-out and effect timely post-incorporation filings with the Corporate Affairs Commission in
accordance with the set rules and statutory obligations as contained in the Company and Allied
Matters Act. 2020.
• Carry-out due diligence checks on vendors/contractors intending to work with the Company and
ensure all preliminary documentations are filed in accordance with company internal policies.
Team Lead, Legal Department
Prudential Mortgage Bank Limited
March 2018 – April 2020
• Provided legal advisory services to the management and Board of the Bank, providing clarity and
insights on the implication of contract terms and obligations.
• Responsible for ensuring the timely filing of updates and statutory submissions to the Corporate
Affairs Commission, the Central Bank of Nigeria, Lands registry and other regulatory agencies.
• Carried out the review and redrafting of all Contractual Agreements executed by the bank with the
aim of protecting the bank’s business and legal interests.
• Responsible for the continuous review of both internal and external business processes while
advising the management and Board of Directors on matters of regulatory compliance.
• Interfaced with the Bank’s external solicitors for the prompt resolution of matters filed against the
Bank in court, arbitration & mediation centers; offering advisory services and ensuring they act in
the best interest of the bank.
• Member of the bank’s regulatory engagement team, responsible for liaising with regulators and
concerned agencies for the timely response to inquiries and resolution of disputes.
• Analyzed all mortgage transactions, identifying possible risks and ensure compliance with
prescribed mitigants to ensure the bank’s interest is protected in all transactions.
• Handled the timely registration/perfection of the Bank’s security documents with the Land’s
registry, Corporate Affairs Commission and ensuring the timeous updates of changes of the Bank’s
books/records to the appropriate regulatory agencies.
• Offered secretarial duties to the Management and Board of Directors and ensured timeous
compliance of regulatory matters raised and discussed therein.
Team Lead, Human Resources
Prudential Mortgage Bank Ltd
Mar 2018 – Jul 2019
• Coordinated onboarding activities for new employees including documentation, file creation and
provision of work tools
• Audited the human resources needs of department in line with the Bank’s policy on recruitment
and communicates same to the Managing Director
• Coordinated and conducted entry/exit interviews for employees.
• Educated employees on the Bank’s policies and procedures such as leave, attendance and dress
code.
• Was actively involved in employee management and dispute resolution process.
• Worked with the Bank’s finance team to prepare payroll of all employee monthly.
• Ensured all employees are provided with all the resources needed to carry-out their job functions
• Created, managed and updated the Bank’s employee database with relevant information.
Senior Associate
CountryHill Attorneys & Solicitors
Mar 2017 – Dec 2017
• Handled General Companies’ Pre and Post Incorporation Matters and advised accordingly on
Applicable Laws.
• Prepared clients’ originating processes in lower and higher courts and engaged in general client
representation in Court, Mediation and Negotiation Centers.
• Carried out the Review and Redrafting of Corporate Contract and Agreements
• Provided legal advice and opinions on varying transactional matters and legal disputes
• Executed various Legal research, reports writing, papers & court processes in lower and higher
courts
• Instituted and managed matrimonial causes including Divorce, Custody, Maintenance Cases and
other ancillary reliefs
• Advised Clients and mediated disputes in respect of family property and matrimonial matters
• Advised Clients on child rights and domestic violence related issues
• Handled Associate and Firm General Matters, including the development of the firm’s business
strategic department.
Associate Counsel
M.J. Onigbanjo & Co. (SAN)
Jan 2015 – Feb 2017
• Prepared legal arguments, written addresses and originating summons for filing while representing
clients in court, family mediation and reconciliation centers.
• Carried out the Review and Drafting of Contract Agreements
• Engaged in various levels of Research and writing of Articles, seminar papers, reports and court
processes.
• Handled various Company incorporations and writing of legal opinions on transactional matters.
• Represented the firm’s clients in court and Alternative Dispute Resolution centers.
• Acted as Company secretary and offered administrative functions in that regards.
Research Assistant
University of Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom
2014
• Conducted research on international consumer regulation with particular focus on the transnationalization of personal/consumer finance products.
Junior Counsel
Bayo Ojo & Co. SAN
2013
• Carried out legal research on the firm’s cases and offered strategic solutions and insights on
subject cases.
• Worked closely with Senior lawyers, providing support on assigned cases and recording counsel
arguments for further review.
National Youth Service Corps-
Messrs. Taiwo Kupolati & Co Authority Chambers (Legal Practitioners)
Proof Reader
Reviewed, interpreted and reported judgements and legal activities for the firm’s weekly
law reports.
INTERESTS
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Community development and empowerment
Critical thinking and analysis
Photography
