Amara Amadife
@amaraamadife
Results-driven legal professional with expertise in corporate law.
What I'm looking for
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
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.
In House Senior Legal Counsel
Federal Capital Territory Administration
May 2019 - Dec 2023 (4 years 7 months)
In my role as In House Senior Legal Counsel, I drafted and negotiated complex commercial contracts and partnered with external counsel to enhance legal operations. I facilitated corporate compliance initiatives and maintained data integrity while conducting due diligence checks.
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.
Lawyer
Falana & Falana Chambers
Dec 2017 - Jan 2019 (1 year 1 month)
In my role as a Lawyer, I provided legal support for contract management and document review, improving workflow efficiency. I ensured compliance with confidentiality standards while managing sensitive client information.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
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.
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
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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