Olasubomi A. Oyende
Lawyer
Den Haag
Summary
Legal professional with significant experience in providing strategic counsel and managing complex legal matters. Skilled in regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, and risk assessment. Strong focus on collaboration and delivering tangible results in dynamic environments. Known for reliability and adaptability, with keen ability to navigate evolving legal landscapes.
Interested in transitioning to the Dutch professional market, pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise. Dedicated to continuous learning with enthusiasm.
Overview
2
2
Languages
3
3
Certifications
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Advisor
Value Jet Limited
03.2025 - 12.2025
- Provided commercially focused legal advice on data privacy, intellectual property, contracts, and third-party risk management.
- Drafted and reviewed commercial agreements, including service level agreements, licensing, NDAs and data processing agreements, improving contractual risk allocation and enforceability.
- Advised on governing law, jurisdiction, dispute resolution mechanisms, regulatory exposure and enforcement risks.
- Introduced and implemented a comprehensive contract management process, improving turnaround times for approvals and revisions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop policies that align with legal requirements.
- Advised executive teams on proper corporate governance practices, minimizing legal exposure and liability.
Associate Counsel – Company & Commercial Law
Sam Dele Olaniyi & Co.
12.2022 - 12.2024
- Provided legal advisory to corporate local and international clients on commercial contracts, corporate governance, dispute resolution, intellectual property, data protection, and regulatory compliance in regulated sectors, including financial, energy and technology.
- Drafted and reviewed contracts, ensuring compliance with legal standards and organizational policies.
- Researched case law and statutory regulations to support litigation strategies and client decisions.
- Advised clients on intellectual property protection, data use rights (UK and Nigeria), and technology-related legal risks.
- Conducted due diligence activities, including third-party checks and review of contractual risk areas.
- Provided regulatory advice in ESG-related obligations, and reviewed energy supply and energy procurement agreements.
Legal Counsel – Commercial & Regulatory Law
Idowu Sofola & Co.
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Provided legal support on sectoral regulatory compliance and commercial matters, enhancing firm's reputation.
- Developed data privacy policies and contract templates that reduced legal risks and compliance incidents by over 20%.
- Conducted legal research to support case strategies and client decisions, and represented clients in civil and criminal proceedings.
- Collaborated with external counsel to review legislative proposals and advise government ministries on compliance.
- Assisted in M&A activities by conducting due diligence investigations and identifying potential liabilities in deal negotiations.
Education
Master of Laws (LL.M) - Company And Commercial Law
Erasmus University Rotterdam
Rotterdam, Netherlands07.2025
B.L - Law
Nigerian Law School
Nigeria11.2018
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) - Law
Olabisi Onabanjo University
Nigeria09.2017
Skills
In-House Legal Advisory
Contract Lifecycle Management
Contract negotiation
Legal Research
Due Diligence
Corporate Compliance Expertise
Regulatory Compliance
GDPR/ Privacy Laws
Understanding of the European/Dutch Contract Law
Cross-Border Transactions
Risk Analysis
Legal process improvement
Dispute Resolution
Project Management
Stakeholder Engagement
EU AI Act
International Corporate Governance
Workflow management
Project Support
Document control
Certification
CIARB, Introduction to International Commercial Arbitration.
Timeline
Legal Advisor
Value Jet Limited
03.2025 - 12.2025
Associate Counsel – Company & Commercial Law
Sam Dele Olaniyi & Co.
12.2022 - 12.2024
Legal Counsel – Commercial & Regulatory Law
Idowu Sofola & Co.
01.2020 - 03.2022
Master of Laws (LL.M) - Company And Commercial Law
Erasmus University Rotterdam
B.L - Law
Nigerian Law School
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) - Law
Olabisi Onabanjo University
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Dutch
Beginner (A1)
Software
MS Office
Google Workspace
Slack
Jira
Confluence
Interests
Reading
Teaching