Sonia Ebiki

Experience

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  Ministry of Justice Akwa Ibom State

  Dec 2016 - Nov 2017

  State counsel

  -Drafting of court processes.-Actively involved in the prosecution of civil litigations at the Magistrate and High Courts.-Legal research and writing of legal opinions.

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  Okey wali & Co

  Feb 2018 - Apr 2022

  Associate

  -Preparation of court processes.-Actively involved in the prosecution of civil and criminal litigations at the High Courts, Federal High Court and the Court of Appeal.-Legal research and writing of legal opinions on various issues for clients.-Company/corporate compliance.-Drafting of legal agreements and official letters.-Taking notes at clients briefings as well as preparation reports.

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  Mattew Ayibakuro phD ( Senior Lecturer Niger Delta University)

  Feb 2020 - Oct 2022

  Research Assistant (Remote)

  -General research on governance and legal issues-Writing of concepts notes and articles-Juxtaposition of legal judgments and interpretations

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  Serenity Legal Union & Partners

  Apr 2022 - Mar 2023

  Legal Associate

  -Contributed in the transition process from the Petroleum Act to the Petroluem Industry Act 2021 as it relates to operators and host communities (whilst representing Upstream Marginal Field Operators)-Participated actively in petitions by Host communities against marginal field operators. (whilst representing Upstream Marginal Field Operators)- Drafted and reviewed contracts, contractual terms and conditions for clients.-Actively involved in the civil litigations at the High Courts, Federal High Court and the Court of Appeal-Advised clients regarding legal rights, opportunities, and obligation where necessary. Show less

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  MG Vowgas Group

  Mar 2023 - now

  Head of Legal Department

  -Overseeing the Legal Department and Establishing Structured Processes.-Offering strategic legal advice to senior management, aiding in the identification of proactive solutions to eliminate or mitigate risks in all business transactions.-Overseeing contract Management. Drafting, negotiation, and review of various contracts; joint venture agreements, service contracts, and procurement agreements, Non Disclosure Agreement etc-Overseeing regulatory compliance . Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, permits, and licenses .-Conduct Legal surveillance on all departments and evaluate findings .-Managing Legal Correspondence andInformation.-Engaging and collaborating with external legal counsel to effectively manage the Company's defense against lawsuits. Show less