Amara Amadife
@amaraamadife1
Results-driven legal professional with expertise in corporate law.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-driven legal professional with over six years of experience in corporate law, fintech, commercial contracts, and regulatory compliance. My expertise lies in providing legal counsel, drafting, and ensuring adherence to corporate governance standards. I have a strong ability to draft and review legal documents, ensuring compliance and due diligence with evolving financial regulations, KYC, AML regulations, and data protection laws.
Throughout my career, I have successfully managed over $20M in secured assets, implemented streamlined contract management processes, and reduced legal disputes by 35% through proactive corporate advisory and compliance initiatives. My experience includes working as a Legal Officer at United Bank for Africa, where I provided legal advice on financial service regulations and collaborated with internal teams to mitigate legal risks. I am passionate about enhancing understanding of corporate policies and governance through employee legal education programs.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Legal Officer
United Bank For Africa
Dec 2023 - Jan 2025 (1 year 1 month)
Organised board meetings and drafted minutes, ensuring documents for statutory filings were prepared. Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated legal contracts, NDAs, MOUs, and agreements, ensuring adherence to financial laws and data protection regulations. Provided legal advice on financial service regulations, KYC/AML procedures, corporate governance, and regulatory matters.
In House Senior Legal Counsel
Federal Capital Territory Administration
May 2019 - Dec 2023 (4 years 7 months)
Drafted and negotiated complex commercial contracts, NDAs, MOUs, and vendor agreements. Partnered with external counsel to streamline legal operations and cost-effectively resolve disputes. Facilitated corporate expansion and compliance initiatives, improving legal risk management frameworks.
Corporate and Commercial Associate
Adroid Lex
Dec 2018 - May 2019 (5 months)
Provided legal advisory on mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures, ensuring seamless transactions. Assisted in drafting and executing commercial agreements, optimizing contract efficiency and risk mitigation. Advised clients on corporate structuring, regulatory compliance, and best practices for contract negotiation.
Lawyer
Falana & Falana Chambers
Nov 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year 1 month)
Provided legal support for contract management, research, and document review, improving legal workflow efficiency. Managed sensitive client information, ensuring compliance with confidentiality and ethical standards.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
MUMaynooth 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.
UNUniversity 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.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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