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Amara Amadife

@amaraamadife

Results-driven legal professional with expertise in corporate law.

United Kingdom

What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that challenges me and allows for professional growth, ideally in a collaborative environment focused on corporate governance and compliance.

I am a results-driven legal professional with over six years of experience in corporate law, fintech, and regulatory compliance. My expertise lies in providing legal counsel, drafting legal documents, and ensuring adherence to corporate governance standards. I have a strong ability to navigate complex financial regulations, including KYC, AML, and data protection laws, ensuring that organizations remain compliant while mitigating legal risks.

Throughout my career, I have held significant roles, including Legal Officer at United Bank for Africa and In-House Senior Legal Counsel for the Federal Capital Territory Administration. My achievements include managing over $20M in secured assets and reducing legal disputes by 35% through proactive advisory and compliance initiatives. I am passionate about enhancing legal operations and have successfully implemented streamlined processes that improve efficiency and risk management.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

UA

Legal Officer

United Bank for Africa

Dec 2023 - Nov 2024 (11 months)

As a Legal Officer, I organized board meetings, drafted legal documents, and ensured compliance with financial laws and data protection regulations. I provided legal advice on regulatory frameworks and supported KYC/AML procedures to mitigate fraud risks while collaborating with internal teams and external partners.

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Corporate and Commercial Associate

Adroid Lex

Dec 2018 - May 2019 (5 months)

As a Corporate and Commercial Associate, I provided legal advisory on mergers and acquisitions, assisted in drafting commercial agreements, and acted as Company Secretary. I ensured compliance and optimized contract efficiency while managing company registrations.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Maynooth University logoMU

Maynooth University

LL.M, International Business Law

2019 - 2020

Focused on EU External Relations Law, GDPR, International Trade Law, Capital Market Law and Information Technology Law.

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The Nigerian Law School

Barrister at Law (B.L), Law

2016 - 2017

Specialised in Corporate Law and Practice, Property Law and Criminal / Civil Litigation.

University of Nigeria logoUN

University of Nigeria

Bachelor of Law (LL.B), Law

2011 - 2016

Studied Law of Banking and Insurance, Company law, Contract law, Commercial Law, Law of Industrial and Intellectual Property.

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