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Aklo Gado

@aklogado

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Corporate lawyer specializing in energy, compliance, and AI-driven legal strategy.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role where I can apply corporate governance and energy law expertise, advise on compliance/ESG, and develop AI-driven legal solutions in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

I am a corporate lawyer focused on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and energy law, with a growing niche in Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies.

As an Associate at Capstone Solicitors I manage corporate secretarial services for multiple private and public companies, draft and review a high volume of commercial documents monthly, and provide compliance advisory on CAMA 2020, SEC guidelines, and NUPRC regulations.

I supported $50M+ M&A transactions during an externship at a leading firm, produced widely cited legal research and thought leadership as a legal analyst, and co-founded SmartMuse to shape conversations on AI, law, and finance.

I lead content strategy and stakeholder engagement, deliver ESG and sustainability advisory, and combine technical writing and digital-first workflows to drive practical, compliance-focused outcomes for clients and communities.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Co-founder

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SmartMuse

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)

Co-founded a digital publication on AI, law, and finance, authored thought leadership on AI governance and legal automation, and led content strategy and audience engagement.

AI Governance Content Strategy Thought Leadership Legal Technology Research Editorial Management Audience Engagement

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Associate

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Capstone Solicitors

Feb 2024 - Present (2 years 1 month)

Manage corporate secretarial services and compliance advisory for energy, real estate, and finance clients, improving governance compliance rates by 30% and onboarding multiple corporate clients during NYSC posting.

Corporate Governance Regulatory Compliance Company Secretarial Drafting Stakeholder Engagement Energy Law

Legal Intern

Templars Law Firm

Jul 2024 - Aug 2024 (1 month)

Supported due diligence and contract analysis on $50M+ M&A deals, drafted asset/share purchase agreements and NDAs, and researched upstream oil & gas regulatory and licensing requirements.

Contract Drafting & Compliance Legal Analysis

Freelance Legal Writer

Home Guru Massachusetts

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 (11 months)

Created 30+ SEO-optimized legal articles on employment, entertainment, and capital markets law and edited academic papers to publication standard, increasing client engagement globally.

Legal Writing SEO & Content Editing Employment Law Capital Markets Remote Collaboration

Legal Analyst

Commercially Aware Nigeria

Jan 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 11 months)

Produced comprehensive legal opinions and research on corporate restructuring, investor protection, and regulatory enforcement, authoring widely cited thought pieces on Ponzi schemes and compliance gaps.

Legal Research Corporate Law & Regulatory Thought Leadership Writing & Compliance