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Mimi Amadife , Legal Officer

Mimi Amadife

Legal Officer·United Bank for Africa

United Arab Emirates

Master's degree, International business law

Work experience

Total years of experience: 7 years, 3 months

Legal Officer

December 2023 - January 2025

United Bank for Africa

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

December 2023 - January 2025

management and workflows, boosting legal team efficiency by 20% via adoption of legal tech
tools.
• Secured favourable rulings in over 80% of 50+ litigated cases through strategic oversight and coordination with
external counsel.
• Provided end-to-end legal guidance on property transactions, including title searches, contract drafting, and dispute
resolution.
• Conducted legal training and workshops for business offices, strengthening regulatory understanding and
documentation standards.
• Advised on public procurement compliance, ensuring alignment with local property and administrative laws across
government departments.
• Maintained 100% TAT on legal advisory delivery, ensuring seamless operational decision making.
• Delivered timely legal advice to business offices across MENA, maintaining 100% compliance with financial
regulations.
• Supported $10M+ secured transactions by drafting, reviewing and issuing legal instruments including offer letters,
bank guarantees and agreements.
• Guided cross-functional teams on regulatory matters, facilitating compliant operations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Drafted and reviewed MOUs, NDAs, and cross-border facility agreements, safeguarding institutional interests.
• Led legal interactions with enforcement agencies to protect staff and ensure transparent regulatory engagement.
• Conducted quarterly legal training focused on Letters of Administration, collateral management, and documentation
compliance.
• Instituted tracking systems achieving 100% collateral perfection and documentation integrity across credit
portfolios.

Company industry:
Banking

In-House Senior Legal Counsel

January 2019 - December 2023

Federal Capital Territory Administration:

Abuja, Nigeria

January 2019 - December 2023

• Drafted and negotiated contracts for public and vendor engagements, ensuring risk mitigation and cost
effectiveness.
• Provided legal oversight on procurement processes, verifying compliance with local regulatory frameworks.
• Handled litigation strategy and pleadings, contributing to successful resolution in over 80% of active legal cases.
• Monitored and ensured compliance in property-related transactions, including land use and real estate
development.

Company industry:
Public Administration

Corporate and Commercial Associate

December 2018 - January 2019

Adroid Lex:

Lagos, Nigeria

December 2018 - January 2019

• Advised clients on property transactions, including contract preparation (sale, lease, purchase), title searches, and
negotiations.
• Led due diligence and dispute resolution, ensuring smooth transfer of ownership and compliance with land laws.
• Supported M&A and joint venture deals exceeding $1M, structuring transactions to align with commercial goals.
• Registered over 50 businesses and 10 limited liability companies, managing statutory filings and annual returns.
• Resolved over 90% of contractual issues without litigation via tailored ADR strategies.

Company industry:
Law Firm

Lawyer

November 2017 - December 2018

Falana and Falana Chambers:

Abuja, Nigeria

November 2017 - December 2018

• Conducted legal research and drafted court submissions in civil and corporate litigation matters.
• Supported legal teams in reviewing contracts and case documentation to strengthen case preparation.
• Maintained confidentiality and ethical handling of sensitive client information in line with firm protocols.

Company industry:
Law Firm

Education

Maynooth University

March 2021

March 2021

Master's degree, International business law

Ireland

GPA (rating): Excellent

GPA (rating): Excellent

Skills

Problem Solving

Expert

Research

Expert

Drafting

Expert

Communications

Expert

Teamwork

Expert

ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS

Intermediate

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT

Intermediate

COMPLIANCE REPORTING

Intermediate

COLLATERAL MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

Languages

English

Native Speaker

Dutch

Native Speaker

German

Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Call to Bar and Practicing License
Introductory Certificate in Arbitration
Alternative Dispute Resolution Certification
Annual Compliance Course
Security Awareness and Risk Management
Call to Bar and Practicing License
Introductory Certificate in Arbitration
Alternative Dispute Resolution Certification
Annual Compliance Course
Security Awareness and Risk Management

Hobbies and interests

Traveling