Curriculum Vitae
MODEBE OSUJI WILLIAMs
Address: House 26, Road 131 Gwarinpa Estate, F.C.T Abuja.
Email: [email protected]
Phone No: +2348161304400

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:
I am an experienced professional, an attorney with a persistent and strong eye for detail. Adept at finding bad clauses in contracts and agreements making sure all necessary blanks are filled in on forms with due diligence and establishing a strong working relationship with clients and associated parties. I specialize in land law, corporate law, and a huge appetite for litigation.

PERSONAL DATA:
State of Origin: Imo
Local Govt. Area: Njaba LGA
Date of Birth: 5th December, 1992
Place of Birth: Lagos
Religion: Christianity

EDUCATION:
• Nigerian Law School (Abuja) – 2016-2017.
• University of Manchester (Manchester) – 2011-2014.
• INTO Manchester (Manchester) – 2009-2010.
• Bellerbys College (Brighton) – 2008-2009.
• Nigerian Turkish International College (Abuja) – 2002-2008.

CERTIFICATES OBTAINED:
• Bachelors of Law (BL) – 2017
• LLB (Hons) – 2014
• Northern Consortium of UK Universities (NCUK) – 2010
• West African Examination Council (WAEC) – 2008

WORK EXPERIENCE:

MODEBE AND ASSOCIATES Junior Partner (Jan – Dec) 2019
• Corporate;
(Trademark, Intellectual Property, TIN, PENCOM, TCC and BPP registration).
• Real Estate negotiations, deed of assignment, leasehold.
• Commercial Contracts.
• Liaising with government officials for the interest of the client
• ADR

J-K GADZAMA LLP Junior Associate (Jun-Dec) 2018.
• Worked closely with senior lawyers in the firm and assist with all aspects of legal work.
• To anticipate and where appropriate provide research needed for the case at hand.
• Sharing of Information through recording court hearings and jotting down key points
• Studied cases and made investigations

TOP SPORTS LIMITED – Regional Manager (Northern Nigeria) (July – Dec) 2017.
• Consulted with various departments to implement the Company Policy and HR processes.
• Built a structure following approved organogram for the company.
• Interview, short list and recruit new staff members.
• Managed payroll and advised on staff packages.
• Worked tirelessly to meet firm deadlines which meant many long weekends and holidays at work.
• Kept accurate records of profits, losses and takings.
• Dealt with customer queries and complaints.
• Maximized profitability and meeting sales target.
• Promoting and marketing the business.
• Managing budgets and maintaining statistical and financial records.

K-T TURAKI SAN Externship –2017.
• Conducted research for inputs made while legal opinions were being formed.
• Studied cases and made investigations.
• Update knowledge by participating in studying law report, participating in ADR hearings and reading professional publications.

CENTURY 21 REIT Legal Advisor – 2015 – 2016.

• Developed criteria’s for evaluating documents at various stages of a real estate transaction.
• Responsible for reviewing all legal documents that came through the firm.
• Prepared final documents for real estate closing.

FLOURISH WELLNESS RESORTS GAMBIA (Regional Manager) – 2014 – 2015.
• Trained and coached the front desk team members on customer service to ensure a quality operation.
• Courteously answered inquiries from potential guests and accepted hotel reservations.
• Attended all administrative matters relating to the organization and took minutes at monthly meetings.
• Resolved customer issues, complaints, in a quick and efficient manner to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and quality service.
• Responsible for checking all head of departments to make sure they are aligned with the targets of the organization.

MIRAGE INTERNATIONAL CONTRACTORS (Admin Manager) – 2010-11.
• Managed payroll system and advised on staff remuneration packages.
• Creation, implementation and enforcement of staff policies.
• Responsible for internal auditing.
• Ensured all log books were always up to date.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS
• Contract expert with vast drafting experience.
• Strong eye for detail.
• Dedicated to determining the true status of each form.
• Able to understand the most complex of instructions.
• Works well against tight guidelines.
• Significant supervisory and managerial experience
• Critical thinking.
• Problem solving skills and coordination.
• Time management, social awareness and clear communication abilities.

KEY SKILLS
• Timeline adherence to
• Conflict resolution
• Management / Administration
• Customer Service
• An excellent diplomat with good negotiation skills
• Accurate, confidential and efficient record keeping
• Communication skill
• Legal research
• Drafting
• Dispute resolution
• Advocacy and oral presentation skill
• Interviewing and advising
• Case & transaction management.

INTERESTS
• Football
• Lawn tennis
• Table tennis
• Swimming
• History
• Reading

REFEREES
1. Sir, Felix Osuji
(CEO) Century 21 REIT
07081272154, 07033949843.

2. Prof. Jean d”Aspremont
University of Manchester
[email protected].