Chukwunonso Umeatuegbu
@chukwunonsoumeatuegb
Solicitor and compliance professional specialising in litigation, contracts, and regulatory risk.
What I'm looking for
I am a solicitor with over seven years' experience in litigation, legal advisory, and compliance, providing practical, commercial legal support to businesses and public-sector teams.
I have drafted and negotiated a wide range of commercial contracts (NDAs, service agreements, joint development agreements) and advised on intellectual property, employment, tax, data protection and marketing claims under English law.
I have supported global teams on product, brand protection and regulatory matters, led compliance policy drafting and enforcement, and delivered risk assessments and GDPR/data-protection work, including breach management.
I thrive in fast-paced environments, collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders, and bring strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills to ensure legal and operational objectives are met.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Youth Justice Worker
Wokingham Borough Council
Jul 2025 - Present (7 months)
Worked with young people at risk of offending to co-produce and deliver intervention plans, manage behaviour in secure settings, and coordinate multi-agency support to improve safety and outcomes.
Probation Service Officer
National Probation Service
Oct 2024 - Jun 2025 (8 months)
Supervised individuals on community orders and licences, conducted risk assessments and rehabilitation planning, and coordinated referrals to treatment and support services to reduce reoffending.
Compliance Officer (Lead)
National Probation Service
Oct 2023 - Sep 2024 (11 months)
Assessed offender risk and developed management plans, drafted and enforced compliance policies, and collaborated with multi-agency stakeholders to manage legal and operational risks protecting community safety.
Legal Counsel
Law Forte
Jan 2017 - Sep 2022 (5 years 8 months)
Provided litigation, commercial contract drafting and negotiation, and compliance advisory across corporate, tax, employment and IP matters; supported M&A, restructurings and cross-border disputes while ensuring regulatory and GDPR compliance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Hull
Master of Laws, International Law
2022 - 2023
Grade: Merit
Activities and societies: Law Clinic volunteer supporting advocacy skills and legal advice for students.
LLM in International Law (with Merit), studying public international law, human rights systems, and security-related topics from Sept 2022 to Sept 2023.
Nigerian Law School
Bachelor of Laws (BL), Nigerian Legal Practice
2015 - 2016
Activities and societies: Awarded Qualifying Certificate and Certificate of Call to Bar.
Professional Bar training covering company law, civil litigation, property law, and professional ethics leading to call to the Bar (Qualifying Certificate).
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Bachelor of Laws, Law
2011 - 2015
Grade: Second Class
Activities and societies: Recipient of the Justice Peter Iguh Moot Court Prize.
LLB (Hons, Second Class) with study in constitutional, criminal, contract, torts, evidence, intellectual property and international criminal justice.
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Diploma in Law, Law
2009 - 2011
Grade: Second Class
Diploma in Law (Hons, Second Class) covering arbitration, contract, administrative law, property law and legal method.
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