Bilkis Lawal

Launched a licensed payments platform from 0–1, achieving 45% adoption and revenue growth within six months while building transaction monitoring, KYC and PEP screening to meet AML/regulatory requirements across multiple markets.

Launched new product features including Languages and a parent monitoring app, increasing learner engagement 30% and reducing student churn 20% while expanding into three new regions and supporting 10,000+ active users.

Designed a project selection framework that increased regulator budget approvals by 75%, streamlined reporting to reduce turnaround time 30%, and coordinated stakeholders across units and government regulators for joint venture operations.

Drafted legal correspondence and case strategy that contributed to successful outcomes, led tutorials for extern students resulting in top graduates, and proposed research approaches that strengthened case arguments.

Reorganized documents for a decade-long case improving efficiency 20% and conducted legal research supporting arguments across multiple matters.

Assisted with case organization and research and maintained client communications for a portfolio of 45+ clients to support legal team operations.

Completed the Barrister at Law program and qualified as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in 2017.

Completed a Master of Science in Business Management with coursework focused on business management principles and practices.

Completed a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree covering core legal subjects and preparing for professional legal qualification.