Olapeju Adenuga

Year of Graduation: 2004

  • Course LLB
  • School University of Wolverhampton Law School
  • Nationality Nigerian
  • Career industry Energy
  • Current job title Country Legal Counsel
  • Current Company Nigerstar 7(An incorporated JV of Subsea 7) - Lagos, Nigeria

Nelson Mandela once said that “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." When it becomes daunting, remember that you are being equipped to be the next change agent our world needs today.

I loved the small group tutorials, and always had great exchange of ideas and opinions between the very sound lecturers and the most diverse group of students, and it was quite enlightening. Topping the list though has to be the life-long friendships that I have established and of course my graduation ceremony, which was the great curtain call.
I currently work as an in-house counsel with a multinational company, so it's the profound truth that without the course I would likely have no career today. It is the foundation that I have built on over the years and has opened and is still opening doors of opportunity for me.
*Company secretary for some affiliate entities in country. *Responsible for Corporate Governance and Regulatory Compliance matters in relation to company in country. *Country compliance lead-implementation of the compliance program, policies and procedures run by the Subsea 7 in Nigeria in relation to anti-bribery, anti-corruption, ethics, conflicts of interest, anti-trust, whistle-blowing polices, local law, US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, UK Bribery Act. *Preparation/drafting/review of frame agreements for engineering services, support services, software/license agreements, inter-company agreements, technical services, consultancy agreements, memorandum of association/understanding, etc. *Provision of advisory services on various business matters and highlighting legal risks that may ensue such as on cabotage law, local content law, etc. *Litigation management
It has to be managing the company's local legal department in a technical and demanding sector. The environment is fraught with challenges, so being able to identify the opportunities whilst mitigating risks is quite rewarding.
With its multicultural students, array of experienced lecturers, great support staff and serene environment tucked in the West Midlands, it offers the perfect learning space and an enriching experience for students.