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charles iroh

@charlesiroh

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Versatile legal professional with expertise in compliance and healthcare.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that leverages my legal and compliance expertise to drive impactful outcomes in healthcare or legal settings.

I am a highly motivated and versatile professional with extensive experience in law, regulatory compliance, and healthcare. My distinguished background in public law and human rights advocacy, combined with hands-on experience in healthcare support, allows me to effectively promote equity and protect vulnerable populations. I possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills, along with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Throughout my career, I have provided pro bono legal advice to marginalized individuals, ensuring adherence to legal and ethical standards. My role as a Legal Support Specialist has involved drafting legal documents that have reduced processing times significantly, conducting compliance audits, and delivering community legal education sessions that increased awareness of rights by 40%. I am currently pursuing a PhD while working as a Healthcare Support Worker, where I ensure compliance with NHS regulations and support multidisciplinary teams in achieving patient care goals.

As a former Senior Counsel and Head of Chambers, I successfully represented clients in high-stakes litigation with a 90% success rate. My commitment to compliance and regulatory matters has helped corporate clients reduce legal risks by 50%. I am passionate about leveraging my expertise in legal, compliance, or healthcare settings to drive impactful outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Healthcare Support Worker

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Jul 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Provided direct patient care and support, ensuring adherence to NHS safeguarding and compliance regulations. Supported multidisciplinary teams in achieving patient care goals and streamlined patient care documentation processes.

Patient Care NHS Safeguarding Compliance Documentation Team Collaboration Training

Legal Support Specialist

Quilombo UK

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Provided pro bono legal advice to vulnerable individuals, ensuring adherence to legal and ethical standards. Drafted concise legal documents and conducted legal research and compliance audits to support organizational initiatives.

Legal Advice Legal Drafting Legal Research

Legal Officer/Project Coordinator

Mariestopes International

Jan 2017 - Present (8 years 5 months)

Advocated for women’s rights in legal proceedings, achieving a 70% success rate in securing favorable outcomes. Implemented compliance monitoring systems and conducted legal training workshops for staff and beneficiaries.

Women'S Rights Compliance Monitoring Compliance Reporting

Senior Counsel/Head of Chambers

Dr S N Anya & Associates

Mar 2015 - Present (10 years 3 months)

Successfully represented clients in high-stakes litigation cases, achieving a 90% success rate in court rulings. Advised corporate clients on compliance and regulatory matters, reducing legal risks by 50% and supervised junior legal staff.

Litigation Corporate Law Regulatory Compliance Contract Review

Junior Associate

Jiti Ogunye Chambers

Jan 2012 - Present (13 years 5 months)

Assisted in drafting legal documents and litigation preparation, reducing case resolution time by 30%. Conducted in-depth legal research to support court cases and provided legal advice to clients on property and family law.

Legal Research Family Law

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Nigeria Nsukka

PHD, Law

Currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Nigeria Nsukka, with an expected graduation date of December 2025. This advanced study focuses on deepening expertise in legal and regulatory frameworks.

University of Nigeria Nsukka

LLM, Law

Grade: Distinction

Obtained an LLM with Distinction from the University of Nigeria Nsukka in 2018. This master's program provided advanced knowledge in specific areas of law, enhancing legal research and analytical skills.

University of Nigeria Nsukka

LLB, Law

Grade: Upper Credit

Completed an LLB with Upper Credit from the University of Nigeria Nsukka in 2010. This undergraduate degree provided a foundational understanding of legal principles and practices.

Nigerian Law School

Barrister at Law, Law

Called to the Nigerian Bar in February 2012, qualifying as a Barrister at Law. This certification enables the practice of law in Nigeria.

Solicitors Regulation Authority

SQE 2 Exemption, Law

Obtained an SQE 2 Exemption from the Solicitors Regulation Authority in November 2024. This exemption streamlines the path to becoming a solicitor in England and Wales.