Nkanu Ebenezer Shininong

EBENEZER NKANU, ESQ ¡˙• Abuja, Nigeria | •ʌ□V -| ! - PROFILE Dedicated Legal Practitioner with 5+ years' experience in corporate and real estate law, legal drafting, litigation, and legislative advisory. Proven ability to work remotely, provide strategic counsel, and ensure compliance in complex legal and regulatory environments. Strong communicator with a results-driven mindset and expertise in digital collaboration tools. CORE COMPETENCIES Legal Advisory (Remote & In-person) Contract Drafting & Review Real Estate & Property Law Regulatory Compliance Legislative Drafting & Government Relations Court Representation Legal Research & Analysis Cross-functional Communication PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Legal Adviser to Hon. Peter Akpanke (Remote) Federal House of Representatives, Nigeria | Jun 2023 – Present Provide remote legal advisory on legislative policies and statutory compliance Draft bills, motions, and other parliamentary documents Attend virtual meetings with Ministries, Departments, and Agencies Collaborate on budget preparation and legislative strategies Head, Corporate Practice Ecoo Solicitors, Abuja | Jul 2023 – Dec 2024 Managed legal teams, corporate clients, and court processes Led contract drafting, legal due diligence, and compliance efforts Provided legal support on real estate and commercial transactions Legal Counsel – Election Petition Labour Party, Imo State | 2023 – 2024 Drafted litigation briefs and supported the legal strategy team Conducted extensive legal research and document analysis Legal Officer Reichesled Real Estate, Abuja | Jan 2022 – Dec 2022 Investigated land titles and managed regulatory searches (AGIS, CAC, Courts) Drafted and registered property-related legal documents Provided advisory on real estate transactions and compliance Legal Consultant Prime Value Global Ltd, Abuja | Apr 2022 – Present Provide corporate legal consultancy and advisory services Draft and review contracts, attend strategic meetings, and ensure compliance NYSC Associate (Intern) G.O.A. Joseph & Co., Rivers State | Jun 2022 – Jul 2022 Supported litigation efforts and legal drafting Assisted with client case preparation and courtroom procedures Legal Associate (NYSC) Ministry of Justice, Enugu | Jul 2021 – Aug 2022 Participated in legal aid services and court representation Drafted legal documents and conducted legal research EDUCATION Nigerian Law School, Yenagoa B.L., Second Class Honors University of Calabar LL.B., Second Class Honors Crown Model College, Cross River WASSCE CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING Commercial Mediation for the 21st Century Lawyer – 2022 CITN Professional Training – 2019 Jobberman Soft Skills Training – 2022 VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Legal Adviser – The Akpanke Foundation, Abuja 2020 – Present Provided legal compliance oversight, drafted documentation, and supported outreach programs Media & Logistics Lead – Peter Akpanke Campaign Team 2023 Managed communications, media content, and campaign logistics TECHNICAL & REMOTE WORK SKILLS Legal Drafting & Research Contract & Property Law Virtual Legal Advisory Regulatory Compliance Remote Collaboration (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet) Document Management & Version Control (Google Docs, MS Word, SharePoint) Time Management & Task Prioritization Strong Written & Verbal Communication Microsoft Office Suite AGIS & CAC Searches