TEMITOPE ADUNNI ABAYOMI
8th Avenue Kamloops BC V2C 6A8--
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
With five years of extensive experience as an administrator and legal practitioner, I possess a proven track record
in drafting and reviewing a wide array of legal documents, and expertly managing transactional agreements. My
expertise extends to mitigating risk exposure, and ensuring meticulous compliance with regulatory requirements.
Proficient in preparing and filing annual reports and resolutions at the corporate registry, I excel in maintaining
virtual corporate records, schedules, data and overseeing diverse tasks with precision. My adept organizational skills,
coupled with strong communication abilities and a talent for effective prioritization, underscore my commitment
to upholding legal standards and contributing value to any legal setting.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Sharepoint, Imanage, and Oracle.
• Ability to convert strategy to action, have a personable, effective and confident manner with the ability to
influence a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Fast learner with the ability to thrive in a customer centric, dynamic and ever-evolving environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, coupled with an innate ability to effectively prioritize tasks,
ensuring seamless workflow and efficiency
• Strategic thinker and ability to challenge status-quo with balance of assertiveness, tact, business acumen and
diplomacy.
• Profound knowledge and experience of contractual framework with the broad understanding of use of
technology from an operational perspective.
• Understanding of business requirements and enhancement of business processes.
TRAINING
• November 2023 Conduct Risk
• September 2023 Introduction to Operational Risk Management
• May 2023 Introduction to Financial Crimes & Prevention: KYC & CDD
• March 2023 Data Privacy and Protection Awareness
• October 2022 Emotional Intelligence and Total Wellness
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
• Received the 'Rising Star Award' at the 2023 FirstBank Annual Merit Awards.
• Prepared the Unit’s quarterly control schedule and reports and consistently received a low-risk rating.
• Led and facilitated the adoption of the Bank’s Oracle Procurement Contract Platform to manage the entire
contracting process.
• Reviewed and provided legal advisory and support to the Oil & Gas Team regarding the Bank's investment
of up to USD 10 million in the 7 years Initial Program Debt of Northern Hydrocarbon Funding Limited
under its USD1.493 billion funding for the drilling and completion of 36 infill wells.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
First Bank of Nigeria Limited- Legal and Compliance Officer, Corporate Transactional SupportSBUs/October 2021- November 2023, Lagos Nigeria
• Drafted, issued Request for Proposals, reviewed bids, recommended the appointment of and issued Award
Letters to successful Legal Counsel and Financial Advisers in respect of the divestment and private
placement of the Bank’s shares in West African subsidiary Bank.
• Drafting renewal contracts and executing any contract change management.
• Monitoring all aspects of contracts life cycle (perpetual, fixed, auto-renew) in accordance with established
corporate governance and appropriate support from cross-functional experts, business partners and
procurement.
• Responsible for the organization and co-ordination of the Unit’s administrative requirements, managing
internal schedules and work roster and engagement of external and foreign solicitors.
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Offer legal counsel on transaction documentation, emphasizing regulatory compliance in structured finance
transactions, project finance, derivatives, international trade, and letters of credit, elucidating the Bank's
obligations, privileges, rights, and repercussions of contract breaches.
• Compose, scrutinize, and validate a diverse array of documents, including letters of domiciliation, facility
agreements, indemnities, irrevocable remittance undertakings, netting agreements, to ensure they are in full
compliance with the Bank’s policy as well as regulations from the Central Bank of Nigeria.
• Collaborate with the Products & Channels Department to ensure legal and compliance risk mitigation in
the realization of product and service offerings, alliances, partnerships, and other synergistic relationships.
• Attended meetings with the business departments for the purpose of negotiating terms and conditions of
commercial transactions to be entered into by the Bank.
Cedarview Communications Limited –Legal and Compliance Officer/ Company Secretary- July 2020October 2021, Lagos Nigeria
• Guided, monitored, and ensured regulatory compliance with all statutory, corporate governance, and
regulatory guidelines by filing the relevant yearly returns and reports as stipulated by the regulatory agencies
and tax authorities.
• Incorporated new subsidiaries and obtained the relevant operating license while facilitating the
transitioning of the company to an holding structure.
• Provided internal advisory services and opinions to management and business development departments
on all legal matters and pending commercial contracts with a focus on regulatory adherence.
• Drafted, analyzed, and reviewed letters, agreements, contracts, and internal policies, prioritizing the
protection of the company’s interests and ensuring full compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Represented company management in meetings with clients, business partners, and various regulatory
agencies to ensure alignment with regulatory standards.
• Conducted training sessions for Directors and Officers of the company on data rights and protection of
customers and business partners, championing full compliance with extant data protection regulations.
Okeyinka, Desile & Co- Associate/ November 2018- June 2020, Ibadan Nigeria
• Attended court sittings as either claimant counsel or defence counsel for clients in different suits.
• Conducted in-depth research into precedents, laws and articles relevant to pending cases.
• Drafted and prepared well-articulated court processes, contracts, and petitions.
• Represented the interests of clients at several arbitration tribunals, mediation and meetings.
• Facilitated the formation and incorporation of companies, business and trustees and filing of notices on
transfer, surrender and transmission of shares and winding up of companies.
Olujinmi & Akeredolu Legal Practitioners and Notaries Public- Associate /January 2018- October 2018
• Appeared in various court sittings personally and in company of learned seniors.
• Attend mediation sessions and facilitated the resolution of disputes.
• Research decided cases, laws and materials relevant to certain cases.
• Preparation of originating processes, pleadings, motions, contracts and agreements.
• Conduct client interview sessions.
EDUCATION-
Nigerian Law School: Barrister at Law (Qualified Common Law Solicitor-
University of Ilorin, Ilorin Kwara State, Nigeria: LL. B (Bachelor of Laws) Common Law;
(Evaluated by IQAS)
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