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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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JONEL JOHNSON

Nassau,NP

Summary

Dedicated professional with a strong foundation in legal, compliance, and banking. Possesses strong interpersonal skills and a keen ability to navigate regulatory environments. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team, driving organizational success and ensuring strict adherence to legal and compliance standards.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Corporate Secretary

Citibank
07.2023 - Current
  • Perform corporate secretary functions, including scheduling board meetings, preparing resolutions, and ensuring all approvals and filings are obtained.
  • Maintain and update corporate documents, records, and registers; ensure timely filings with the Companies Registry.
  • Liaise with the Registrar of Companies in various jurisdictions to manage company administration and compliance.
  • Support Corporate Directors with due diligence, execution of documents, and coordination with legal counsel.
  • Handle company incorporations, liquidations, and related filings; stay updated on corporate legislation.
  • Obtain Certificates of Good Standing and other required documents from the Companies Registry.
  • Coordinate payment of annual government fees and reconcile records with the Registrar's office.
  • Collaborate with global Citi locations to ensure compliance and efficient operations of Registered Agent and Office functions.

Judicial Research Counsel

The Office of the Judiciary
01.2022 - 06.2023
  • Conducted research in connection with court actions, applications, and on legal issues assigned by a Justice of the Supreme Court.
  • Prepared first draft of judgments and reasons for review by Justices of Supreme Court.
  • Reviewed and summarized evidence, procedural history, and legal issues in relation to matters before the Supreme Court.
  • Attended hearings to discuss relevant legal issues.

In-service Training

McKinney, Bancroft & Hughes
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Completed a 10-week legal studies internship where I drafted court documents, conducted legal research which related to relevant points of issue in the matter and drafted memorandum of opinions based on said research

Legal Intern

Lennox Paton
06.2019 - 07.2019
  • Produced well-researched and articulate legal briefs, pleadings, and statements
  • Organized exhibits for trial, preparing materials and supporting documentation for easy display and admittance

Legal Intern

Office of the Attorney General
07.2017 - 08.2017
  • Prepared opening case memos; drafted correspondence for outside counsel and clients, pleadings, and motions
  • Researched legal authority to compare case facts patterns to precedential cases and determine probable outcomes

Legal Intern

C.F. Butler & Associates
06.2016 - 08.2016
  • Organized exhibits for trial, preparing materials and supporting documentation for easy display and admittance
  • Completed case research via LexisNexis and Westlaw databases

Education

Legal Education Certificate -

Eugene Dupuch Law School
09.2021

Masters of Law - International Business and Commercial Law

University of Manchester
10.2019

Bachlor of Laws -

University of the West Indies, Cave Hill
08.2018

MBA - General Management

The University of The West Indies
Barbados
08.2025

Associate of Arts - Law & Criminal Justice

The College of The Bahamas
05.2015

Skills

  • Effective Time Management
  • Communication Skills
  • Microsoft Office
  • Leadership and Teamwork
  • Critical Thinking Skills
  • Highly Organized
  • Customer Service
  • Legal Research
  • Minute Taking

Certification

  • Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) - Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS).

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Corporate Secretary

Citibank
07.2023 - Current

Judicial Research Counsel

The Office of the Judiciary
01.2022 - 06.2023

In-service Training

McKinney, Bancroft & Hughes
06.2021 - 08.2021

Legal Intern

Lennox Paton
06.2019 - 07.2019

Legal Intern

Office of the Attorney General
07.2017 - 08.2017

Legal Intern

C.F. Butler & Associates
06.2016 - 08.2016

Legal Education Certificate -

Eugene Dupuch Law School

Masters of Law - International Business and Commercial Law

University of Manchester

Bachlor of Laws -

University of the West Indies, Cave Hill

MBA - General Management

The University of The West Indies

Associate of Arts - Law & Criminal Justice

The College of The Bahamas
JONEL JOHNSON