Jide Ibitayo

Experience

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  City Express Bank Plc(now merged into UBA Plc)

  May 1999 - Aug 2004

  Legal Officer

  Rendering legal opinion on all matters affecting the bank. Drafting legal documentation for the bank with a view to putting all transactions embarked upon by the bank in proper legal perspective.Vetting of all legal documentation as may be prepared by external solicitors on a case by case basis with a view to putting all credit facilities in proper perspective.Compiling a monthly report on all problem loans in litigation and proffering solutions for the expeditious completion of same. In this regard, attendance of all court proceedings is also done.Monitoring all legal documentations being processed for perfection and rendering a monthly report on same.Ensuring regulatory complianceReview and endorsement of credit offer lettersArrangement and completion of Leases and other property transactions.Conducting searches at Lands registry to ascertain the appropriateness or otherwise of landed property as security for loans.Vetting of all documents submitted as security for loan.Review of all reports of searches conducted at the Corporate Affairs Commission on corporate customers of the bank.Conducting physical inspection on properties and/or equipment proposed as security with the bank.Giving opinion on and interpretation of rules relating to staff matters Recovery of bad loan accounts. Company Secretarial Duties Preparing and filing of returns in line with statutory requirements.Preparation and compilation of Board and Committees of the Board papers for use at the meetings.Acting as Secretary to Committees of the Board meetings.Coordination of Board and Committees of the Board meetings calendar.Assisting in the preparation for various meetings of the company. Preparing and keeping various Statutory Books and Registers.Handling share transfers and keeping of the relevant books. Treatment of requests and attending to complaints of shareholders. Processing payment of Dividends.Handling of Staff Shares Scheme. Show less

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  Holborn College of Law

  Aug 2005 - Sept 2007

  Lecturer

  Reporting to the Dean of Law, responsibilities include lecturing(Company Law, Revenue Law & Law of Contracts), supervising students, and carrying out research and administrative duties.Major Achievements:Pioneered the teaching of Revenue law under the Huddersfield University LLB programme at Holborn College.

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  Peniel Solicitors

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2012

  Senior Partner

  Founded the firm and nurtured its growth into a renowned medium sized firm in London with a clientele base spread across the UK and beyond. Responsible for the general supervision of the firm and policy direction including steering the firm on the path of growth and sustainability.Responsibilities include handling commercial litigation, drafting and reviewing contracts and other commercial agreements, and providing company administration/secretarial services. Also advise clients on company law matters and on appropriate corporate structures whilst entering into negotiations and conducting due diligence searches on UK companies on behalf of offshore clients. Show less

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  Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc

  Dec 2009 - now

  Responsible for the legal functions of the group made up of the parent Company and nine other subsidiaries and associates in various sectors of the economy (including Insurance, Banking, Oil & Gas, Real Estate, Stock Broking Public Transportation) and spread across three countriesLeading negotiations on finance terms with clients, co-funders and relevant stakeholders Leading legal and commercial feasibility analysis and legal due diligence investigations for all new projects, assisting investment officers in the structuring of various investment projects, providing advice and input into the drafting of project appraisal reports and researching on the relevant legal and regulatory framework thereon;Assisting in the execution and implementation of different investment projects from a legal and security point of view;Instructing and supervising local and international external lawyers engaged on specific projects Preparing comprehensive brief to external counsels as necessaryCompany Secretary to all the Subsidiary Companies (local and foreign)Chief Compliance Officer responsible for designing, implementation and monitoring the compliance of the Group with relevant legislations and regulationsAnti- Money Laundering Officer responsible for designing and implanting a system of compliance with anti-money laundering laws and regulations, training and retraining of staffs on compliance and money laundering issues. Responsible for supervising and managing support services for the Group which includes; HR/Admin, ICT, Corporate Communications, Customer ServicesProject Leader for the Group's Five Year Strategic Development Plan Show less

  • Company Secretary/Group Legal Counsel

    Jan 2011 - now

  • Legal Adviser

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2020

  • Company Secretary/Legal Adviser

    Dec 2009 - Jan 2011