Kamalu Wodu & AssociatesLegal and Administrative Associate
Oct. 2012 - Nov. 2013Port-HarcourtIs responsible for identifying and analyzing legal issues; negotiating and drafting key documents (including all powers of attorney and delegations of authority); writing, reviewing, and editing reports, opinions, correspondence, articles, and other documents, presenting clear recommendations retainer companies- its Steering Committee and Executive Committee on legal matters; Provides legal advice on all issues affecting the operations of retainer companies and organizations, including, but not limited to, government contracts, third party commercial contracts, fiscal law, and corporate records management. Advises on employment matters, including drafting, negotiating and administering employment agreements; Participates in negotiations, assures that the negotiating representatives are duly empowered, assist in drafting negotiation minutes and prepares and advises on all types of contracts to be executed by retainer organizations and companies for the implementation of the contract; Provide legal advice on all issues affecting operations of retainer companies and organizations including, but not limited to, government contracts and third party commercial contracts Liasing with solicitors of retainer company, assisting to maintain all registers, signatories, seals, board agendas, minutes and reports in accessible format, ensuring timely filing of statutory returns Assisting in resolving the peaceful conclusion of disputes between retainer company and clients without resorting to litigation