Mayowa Depo - Oyedokun (LL.M. B.L. LL.B)

Experience

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  Bandele A Aiku & Co (SAN)

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Summer Intern

  Was part of the team that worked on the gubernatorial election petition

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  Law Clinic, University of Kent

  Sept 2017 - Sept 2017

  Asylum and immigration team member
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  Olujinmi & Akeredolu law firm (SAN)

  May 2018 - Jun 2018

  Intern

  intern

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  ABIODUN Layonu (SAN) and co

  Dec 2018 - Oct 2021

  Legal and Compliance Associate

  -Monitored and interpreted legal and regulatory changes, providing advice to employees and clients. ▪ Conducted due diligence checks in client onboarding, verifying client identity, source of funds, and the nature of business transactions.▪ Assisted in designing and periodic review of firm AML and ABC Policies and Procedure, Codes of Conduct. ▪ Assisted with delivering regular staff training sessions on AML/CFT regulations and firm policies. ▪ Conducted client and business risk assessments to determine applicable risk ratings. ▪ Assisted with internal audits to assess the effectiveness of systems and controls.▪ Negotiated, drafted and reviewed transaction documents, ensuring compliance with industry standards.▪ Conducted legal research and wrote in-depth legal opinions to clients on various issues.▪ Reviewed and responded to data privacy related queries. ▪ Prepared and filed regulatory returns for clients to various regulatory authorities including CBN, and CAC.▪ Provided comprehensive company secretarial services, including Boardroom attendance and Minutes taking, Corporate Governance Advisory. Show less

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  Lagos Food Bank

  Sept 2020 - Apr 2021

  Volunteer
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  Doras

  Nov 2021 - Jun 2022

  Volunteer
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  Richard R O'Hanrahan

  Jan 2022 - Aug 2022

  Legal Secretary

  - Provided administrative support and managed client billing.▪ Transcribed and proofread legal documents.▪ Assisted in document preparation and facilitated execution.▪ Managed physical and electronic files, records, and calendars

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  Belgard Solicitors

  Sept 2022 - Jan 2023

  Legal Executive

   Researched and prepared case reviews, highlighting relevant case law and regulatory applications. ▪ Maintained strong client relationships and simplified complex legal concepts for easy comprehension. ▪ Drafted court processes and effectively managed a caseload of litigation matters.▪ Instructed Counsel, created briefs and attended Counsel at Hearings and Applications. ▪ Provided progress reports to clients and promptly resolved client queries.

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  Albany Beck (onsite at JPMorgan Chase)

  Feb 2023 - Sept 2023

  AML/KYC Consultant

  Carries out review and verification of AML documentation from clients, ensuring compliance with AntiMoney Laundering Regulations, and other regulatory requirements such as MiFiD II, FATCA across multiple jurisdictions. ▪ Conduct client due diligence (CDD) and enhanced client due diligence (ECDD) in accordance with internal policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines. ▪ Contribute to AML documentation reviews and remediation exercises to increase efficienciesCultivate and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders and global teams, facilitating effective collaboration and information sharing. Show less

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  Leeson Group

  Oct 2023 - Apr 2024

  Legal Executive
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  The Citco Group Limited

  Apr 2024 - now

  KYC/AML Administrator