Name: Samuel Ehiwe

Position: Legal Manager

Company: Sahara Group

Sector/Industry: Energy, Oil & Gas

Worked in current position for (number of years/months):  Less than a year

Total years as an in-house lawyer:  Less than a year

A day in the life: A typical day in my life at the office revolves around advising the company and other subsidiaries within the group, reviewing agreements, drafting agreements, attending negotiation meetings, supervising junior legal officers, preparing legal opinions amongst others.

The best thing about my current job is:       

One of the best things about my current job is the fact that it is not routine. You get to learn and do new things on a daily basis as there are multiple subsidiaries under the group that the legal team render services to.

The most challenging thing about my current job is:  Nothing really for now

Most pivotal career decision:

Moving in-house

One of the biggest challenges I’ve had to face in your in-house career journey is: Nothing really for now.

What advice would I give my younger self? Study, network and be ready to learn new things.

Key influencers that have shaped my journey: Gbenga Oyebode

One cool thing I’ve observed in the legal industry recently? In video

Favourite pro bono/ volunteer or charitable activity: My charity project with Street Kid Africa Foundation

If I were not practising law, I would probably be: Historian

What (singular) achievement are you most proud of? 

Founding Street Kid Africa Foundation

Something you love doing that but you’re not that great at? Singing

Something you dislike doing that you’re pretty good at ? Dancing

In 5 years-time I’d love to be: To become a leading expert in the oil and gas and energy  industry