Wazirat Sanni

Experience

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  Silverblack Solicitors

  Jul 2015 - Sept 2015

  Legal Intern
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  Federal High Court, Ikoyi

  May 2019 - Jun 2019

  Courtroom Extern

  I interned, courtesy of the Nigerian Law School at the courtroom of Justice Mojisola Olatoregun at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi witnessing court proceedings of high profile cases of financial crimes.

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  Alliance Law Firm

  Jun 2019 - Jul 2019

  Legal Extern

  I had the opportunity to intern, courtesy of the Nigerian Law School, Abuja, at a law firm headed by a senior advocate and was exposed to the law firm-courtroom dynamic of a leading corporate law firm in the heart of Lagos, Nigeria.

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  Federal Ministry of Justice

  Nov 2019 - Nov 2020

  Associate, Private Law

  • Drafted legal opinions to the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation• Represented the office of the A.G. Federation and Minister of Justice in civil suits from the Magistrates’ Court to the Federal High Court• Reviewed legal retainer applications submitted to the office of the A.G. Federation

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  Agbaje, Agbaje and Co

  Apr 2021 - Oct 2021

  Associate, Corporate Law

  •Conducted legal research on new client cases, practice areas, newly passed or amended statutes, controversial statutory and juristic interpretations, and novel case laws.• Prepared regulatory compliance and search reports in over 100 requests• Prepared and filed suits in civil and corporate matters• Drafted legal opinions, agreements, contracts, leases, letters, and other legal documents, to and on behalf of individual and corporate clients• Participated in brainstorming sessions, legal research, and legal advisory for clients in the form of companies and corporate bodies specifically on regulatory compliance, AMCON, and CAC-related matters• Managed communications, meetings, and briefings for corporate and individual clients• Collected and Evaluated legal authorities to facilitate legal claims and defences in civil and criminal suits.• Supported other counsel on complex litigation cases involving corporate and general practice matters.Skills: Legal Research and Writing, Corporate Law-Regulatory Compliance, Legal Drafting, Contracts and Documents Review, Property Law- Statutory Compliance, Policy and Legislation Analysis and Implementation, Intellectual Property Management Show less

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  Maasiyah Consulting

  Oct 2021 - Jun 2023

  In-House Counsel

  • Provided a broad range of legal, statutory, and regulatory compliance services and advisory to all levels of businesses and Incorporated Trustees.• Educated businesses, companies, and other corporate bodies on tax filing and regulatory compliance duties• Filed yearly Annual Return for corporate bodies with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)• Prepared agreements, contracts, leases, letters, and other legal documents, to and on behalf of individual and corporate clients• Prepared Shariah-compliant agreements for individual and corporate clientsGeneral Practice Areas: Regulatory Compliance, Startup Legal Support, Taxation, and Shariah Compliance Show less

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  Fajr Books

  Mar 2023 - now

  Business Manager

  Leading the development of an online bookshop that helps Muslim families build multi-generational libraries, ensuring smooth operations in marketing, inventory, customer service, and logistics.Managing a collaborative team by fostering open communication and aligning efforts to achieve business goals while building strategic partnerships for growth.Creating and implementing content and marketing strategies on Threads, Facebook, and Instagram to increase brand awareness and engagement.Expanding into publishing by supporting Muslim authors and building a platform for impactful Islamic literature.Creating investment opportunities and managing private investors' portfolios to drive sustainable growth and impact at Fajr Books. Show less