BENEDICT AZURE
Summary
Results-oriented lawyer with substantial experience in regulatory compliance and contract drafting within corporate governance and mineral resources. Proven ability to deliver precise legal solutions and foster collaboration with government agencies. Seeking to further enhance legal expertise while driving strategic initiatives in a dynamic organization.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant legal Officer
Minerals Commission
04.2025 - Current
- Conducted legal research on mining laws and policies to support operational compliance and strategy.
- Monitored legal documents for compliance with state and federal regulations, ensuring adherence to legal standards.
- Reviewed contracts to ensure adherence to legal standards and guidelines.
- Reviewed applications for mineral rights transactions and drafted recommendations for Minister's approval or rejection.
- Provided legal advice on environmental regulations related to mineral extraction.
- Collaborated with government agencies on licensing and permits for mining activities.
- Drafted, edited, and finalized contracts for the Commission in accordance with applicable laws.
- Attended court hearings to represent the Commission.
- Collaborated with outside counsels to coordinate various aspects of litigation efforts.
- Provided guidance to staff members regarding specific legal matters.
Associate
Sam Okudzeto & Associates
10.2024 - Current
- Represented diverse clients in commercial disputes, including debt recovery and intellectual property infringement, enhancing client satisfaction and resolution outcomes.
- Supported Intellectual Property team by registering industrial property and patents, managing client correspondence, and providing legal opinions on trademarks and data protection regulations, driving successful client engagements.
- Drafted and reviewed facility agreements, leases, concession agreements, and reserve-based lending (RBL) agreements for oil and gas financing, structuring secured transactions and ensuring regulatory compliance to mitigate contractual risks.
- Proficient in collateral registration and security perfection, with the Collateral Registry and other relevant regulatory bodies. Experienced in registering charges, debentures, mortgages, and other security interests to secure loan and credit transactions. Skilled in conducting due diligence, priority searches, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements to safeguard creditor interests, and enforce security rights.
Pupil/Associate
Axis Legal
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Drafted court processes to support legal proceedings.
- Attending court on behalf of clients.
- Engaged in settlement discussions to reach favorable outcomes for clients.
- Pursued debt recovery on behalf of several banks and financial institutions.
- Drafting and reviewing contracts.
- Updated legal registries to ensure compliance for client companies.
Pupil
Consolidated Bank Ghana
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Ensure compliance with banking laws and regulations
- Review and draft contracts and legal documents
- Assess and mitigate legal risks
- Manage litigation and disputes
- Provide legal advice to internal stakeholders
- Conduct legal research and provide analysis
Internship
Sam Okudzeto & Associates
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Undertook several legal research assignments for the Partners and Associates at the firm
- Drafted legal opinions and made recommendations on numerous projects
- Drafted court processes
- Worked on a wide range of corporate transactions with a particular focus on intellectual property and Trade and investment
- Worked on numerous Trademark applications and filings
Law Clerk (National Service)
Rhema Law / Oxford Consultants
Accra
11.2022 - 03.2023
- I sat in several Board Meeting for Companies where I was responsible for the taking of minutes and action points
- Undertook registration and filings for various companies at the Registrar Generals Department
- Conducted research into various regulations and industry specific guidelines for clients to ensure regulatory compliance
Judicial Internship
Family and Juvenile Court
Accra
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Undertook research for my presiding judge
- Made written and oral submissions on various cases and topics
- Moved mock motions
INTERN
Commission of Human Rights and Administrative Justice
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Performed research on case Law
- Recorded complaints of individuals regarding treatment at their respective work places and forwarded same to investigators
- Recorded the minutes at meetings and conferences
Education
Master of Laws (LLM) - Law
University of Ghana - School of Law
Accra01-2026
B.L -
Ghana School of Law
01-2023
Bachelor of Law (LLB) -
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA)
01-2021
GCSE'S ; A-LEVEL -
Claremont High School Academy
Harrow, London01-2017
Skills
- Legal research
- Legal analysis
- Contract drafting
- Regulatory compliance
- Data protection
- Settlement negotiation
- Risk assessment
- Attention to detail skills
- Project coordination
- Legal research
- Leadership
- Legal research
Personal Information
- Hobbies: Painting and Sketching, Reading, Basketball, Traveling, Video Gaming
- Date of Birth: 05/14/99
References
- Edem K. Okudzeto, Sam Okudzeto & Associates, 0551194164, eokudzeto@senachambers.com
- Akosua Gyamfi Duamroh, Axis Legal, 0244375009, akabrafi@gmail.com
- Akua Adjei, Rhema Law, 0509453058, akuaa@oxfordconsultantsgh.com
Activities
- The Wealth Economy, Sustainable Development and the Law, University of Cambridge, Bennett Institute of Public Policy, 09/01/23, Awarded a certificate for completing a course exploring the shortcomings of nations domestic policies regarding economic growth and new sustainable mechanisms.
- National Citizen Service- UK, 06/01/15, Undertook the NSC Challenge with a team, organizing fundraisers for community projects across London.
- Model United Nations, University of Hertfordshire, England, 2016, Participated as delegate in a simulated United Nations General Assembly, adjudged overall best delegate.
Certification
- Mining Contract Negotiations for Anglophone Africa, issued by IGF AND IISD
- IBA 2025 Conference Scholar (Toronto)- International Bar Association
Timeline
Assistant legal Officer
Minerals Commission
04.2025 - Current
Associate
Sam Okudzeto & Associates
10.2024 - Current
Pupil/Associate
Axis Legal
01.2024 - 09.2024
Pupil
Consolidated Bank Ghana
11.2023 - 01.2024
Internship
Sam Okudzeto & Associates
07.2023 - 09.2023
Law Clerk (National Service)
Rhema Law / Oxford Consultants
11.2022 - 03.2023
Judicial Internship
Family and Juvenile Court
08.2022 - 09.2022
INTERN
Commission of Human Rights and Administrative Justice
05.2019 - 08.2019
Master of Laws (LLM) - Law
University of Ghana - School of Law
B.L -
Ghana School of Law
Bachelor of Law (LLB) -
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA)
GCSE'S ; A-LEVEL -
Claremont High School Academy