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OLUTAYO OLORUNSOGBON

Windsor,ON

Summary

Employee and labor law expert with 8+ years’ experience representing the Federal government of Nigeria in employee compensation suit claims, defending the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust fund (NSITF) in compensation payment disputes, and enforcing compliance of Nigerian employers of labor to the Employee Compensation Act (ECA, 2010), based on provisions of the International Labor Organization (ILO). Specialist in facilitating aggressive enforcement of registration of employers of labor with the NSITF under the statutes of the ECA, 2010 and compliance of defaulting employers with regular contribution, to guarantee maximum employee compensation for work related injury, occupational disease, or death. Member of the Nigerian Bar Association and have facilitated registration and regular contribution payment compliance in 90%+ of cases. Looking to leverage my expertise as Legal Officer with the United Nations.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Deputy Manager

NIGERIA SOCIAL INSURANCE TRUST FUND
01.2020 - 12.2021
  • Spearheaded activities of the regional corporate Legal unit covering 5 local area offices and achieved compliance of 90%+ of employers of labor in the region to the Employee Compensation Act, labor law and regulations
  • Defended the NSITF against vicarious liability action, achieving successful outcome in 90% + decided cases
  • Achieved advantageous pre-trial settlement in 95% of cases
  • Steered executive decision-making by providing legal advice.

Compliance Assistant Manager

NIGERIA SOCIAL INSURANCE TRUST FUND
01.2017 - 12.2019
  • Achieved successful compliance monitoring of registered employers
  • Pioneered aggressive compliance enforcement initiatives and attained 90%+ success rate
  • Built and strengthened relationships between the NSITF and registered employers of labor
  • Executed internal and external audits according to established procedures
  • Initiated and spearheaded meetings with management Officers of registered organizations on legal implications of non-compliance.

Compliance Officer

NIGERIA SOCIAL INSURANCE TRUST FUND
11.2013 - 12.2016
  • Attained 90% of given target utilizing aggressive compliance drive
  • Developed organizational methods and policies, implementing training initiatives to deliver ongoing awareness of and compliance with established procedures.

Legal Intern

SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA
11.2012 - 10.2013
  • Assisted the Chief Registrar on administrative duties
  • Analyzed legal information and proofread material for errors
  • Attended and actively participated in weekly legal department meetings
  • Leveraged my great interpersonal skills to achieve successful working relationship with people across different social identities and backgrounds
  • Conducted legal research for the Chief Registrar

Education

LLM -

OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERISTY | ILE IFE

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NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL | ABUJA

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EKITI STATE UNIVERSITY | EKITI

Skills

Legal research and writingundefined

Certification

Industrial Disputes Resolution.

Work Availability

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Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

Deputy Manager

NIGERIA SOCIAL INSURANCE TRUST FUND
01.2020 - 12.2021

Compliance Assistant Manager

NIGERIA SOCIAL INSURANCE TRUST FUND
01.2017 - 12.2019

Compliance Officer

NIGERIA SOCIAL INSURANCE TRUST FUND
11.2013 - 12.2016

Legal Intern

SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA
11.2012 - 10.2013

LLM -

OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERISTY | ILE IFE

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NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL | ABUJA

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EKITI STATE UNIVERSITY | EKITI

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