Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Jurisdictions
Personal Information
References
Timeline
Generic

Efia Jamila Rawlins

Bridgetown

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high degree of accuracy. Seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges, where interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving abilities can be utilized.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Associate

Alpha & Omega Law Chambers
01.2014 - Current
  • Spearhead and oversee an independent legal practice, specializing in civil litigation, estate planning and negotiating and drafting legal agreements pertaining to employment, real estate and commercial transactions
  • Contribute to the establishment of the Corporate & Trust Services management Department, actively participating in the development of robust frameworks and processes to promote seamless compliance
  • Hold a pivotal role in managing and advising International Corporate entities on compliance regulations and policies, proactively navigating the ever-evolving landscape in light of KYC and AML requirements as introduced into local legislation; Collaborate closely with clients to meticulously review their products, business strategies and initiatives through a compliance lens, ensuring strict adherence to legal frameworks and delivering practical guidance; Key resource for foreign corporate clients, actively driving the development of internal processes to effectively manage and meet compliance obligations, while remaining vigilant in tracking updates and amendments to rules and regulations.

Associate Attorney

Hastings Attorneys
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Supported and assisted senior partners with the structuring and closing of both debt and equity financings; Preparation of commercial and residential mortgages on behalf of banks, credit unions and other financial institutions
  • Negotiated and drafted purchase and sale agreements, lease agreements, employment agreements and related transactional documents on behalf of private commercial clients.

Associate Attorney

Rawlins Law Chambers
01.2006 - 01.2009
  • Conducted legal research to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for cases; Interviewed witnesses and carried out investigations to gather evidence; Prepared and assisted Senior Counsel with written correspondence and legal submissions; Attended hearings, trials, appeals and other court proceedings - prepared summaries on each case.

Education

Bar Vocational Course -

Northumbria University

L.L.B. (Hons) Public International Law -

University of Wolverhampton

Legal Education Certificate -

Hugh Wooding Law School
01.2006

PIL II Courses -

School of Oriental & African Studies
01.2005

Skills

  • Oral & Written Communication
  • Legal Consulting
  • Training and mentoring
  • Oral communication
  • Issue Resolution
  • Research abilities
  • Professional and mature
  • Team Supervision
  • Performance monitoring
  • Team Leadership

Affiliations

  • Institute of Advanced Legal Studies
  • OECS Bar - St. Lucia Circuit
  • Barbados Bar Association
  • Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn, UK

Jurisdictions

  • England & Wales
  • Barbados
  • OECS (St. Lucia)

Personal Information

Title: Attorney-at-Law

References

  • Lewis, Sean A. M., Principal, Alpha & Omega Law Chambers, 1-246-431-0798, sean@alphaomegalawchambers.com
  • Justice William Chandler, JA, Court of Appeal, Supreme Court, Barbados, 1-246-535-9700

Timeline

Senior Associate

Alpha & Omega Law Chambers
01.2014 - Current

Associate Attorney

Hastings Attorneys
01.2009 - 01.2012

Associate Attorney

Rawlins Law Chambers
01.2006 - 01.2009

Bar Vocational Course -

Northumbria University

L.L.B. (Hons) Public International Law -

University of Wolverhampton

Legal Education Certificate -

Hugh Wooding Law School

PIL II Courses -

School of Oriental & African Studies

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Efia Jamila Rawlins