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BENEDICTA SAYIPHA

@benedictasayipha

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Experienced lawyer specializing in litigation, compliance, and academic administration.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I seek a lawyer role with meaningful responsibility in litigation or compliance, within a collaborative institution that values integrity, professional growth and impact.

I am an experienced lawyer with a strong track record in litigation, legal advisory, and university administration, combining practical law firm experience with senior registrar responsibilities. I deliver clear, commercially aware legal guidance and manage complex disputes and compliance matters effectively.

In my current role as Principal Assistant Registrar and Academic Affairs Officer, I head academic affairs, serve as Senate Officer and act as Stand-In Legal Officer, coordinating university governance, disciplinary matters, and institutional communications. Previously I led public relations at the University of Africa and worked as associate counsel in multiple law firms handling litigation, client advisory and case strategy.

I am a committed researcher and team player who values process improvement, confidentiality and professional integrity, and I am presently seeking a lawyer position that provides a high level of job satisfaction and opportunity to continue contributing to organisational success.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Principal Assistant Registrar

Current

University of Africa, Toru-Orua

Nov 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Headed the Academic Affairs Division, served as Senate Officer and Secretary of UAT Farms Ltd, and acted as Stand-In Legal Officer handling disciplinary and ancillary university legal matters since November 2023.

Higher Education Administration Academic Governance Legal Compliance Records Management

Acting Public Relations Officer

University of Africa, Toru-Orua

Dec 2018 - Nov 2023 (4 years 11 months)

Established and managed the Public Relations Unit, prepared Vice-Chancellor speeches, coordinated media relations and official university communications from December 2018 to November 2023.

Public Relations Media Relations Corporate Communications Speechwriting Event Coordination Stakeholder Engagement Content Production

Associate Counsel

S.O. Adolor & Co

May 2018 - Dec 2018 (7 months)

Provided client legal advice and represented clients in litigation, managed discovery and litigation strategy, and advised on risk mitigation for product liability and corporate matters (May–Dec 2018).

Litigation Legal Research Discovery Management Risk Mitigation Court Representation

Associate Counsel / Head of Chamber

Dinak & Associate

May 2013 - Apr 2018 (4 years 11 months)

Delivered timely legal advice, prepared court evidence and legal documents, led out-of-court settlements and trial preparation while heading the chamber from May 2013 to April 2018.

Legal Drafting Legal Research Trial Preparation document preparation

Co-Counsel

Kimsebi Orudiakumo & Co

Nov 2011 - Apr 2013 (1 year 5 months)

Supported firm litigation and client advisory work as co-counsel in Yenagoa between November 2011 and April 2013.

Litigation Support Legal Research Advisory Case Preparation

Co-Counsel

Onyi Ukaegbu & Co

Mar 2011 - Oct 2011 (7 months)

Provided co-counsel legal support and casework in Jimeta-Yola from March 2011 to October 2011 during early legal practice.

Legal Research Court Representation Case Preparation Client Communication Legal Drafting

Legal Adviser (NYSC)

Fufore Local Government

Oct 2010 - Oct 2011 (1 year)

Served as Legal Adviser to the Legislative Arm during NYSC deployment, providing legal counsel and legislative support from October 2010 to October 2011.

Legislative Support Legal Research Drafting Government Relations