Toluwalope Olaleye
@toluwalopeolaleye
Passionate leader with over 12 years of diverse legal experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned Chief Operating Officer and Legal Adviser with over 12 years of experience in law, operations, sales, and management. My career has been marked by a commitment to transforming strategic plans into actionable initiatives, resulting in significant revenue and profit growth. I excel in stakeholder and investor relations management, policy development, and team building, consistently driving performance improvement while delivering growth.
Throughout my career, I have successfully led strategic projects and initiatives, fostering mutually beneficial partnerships and relationships with third parties. My expertise in legal compliance and corporate governance has enabled me to provide sound legal advice and navigate complex regulatory environments. I am dedicated to building high-performance teams and creating a collaborative work culture that empowers individuals to achieve their best.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Chief Operations Officer
Essential Media Group
Jun 2024 - Present (11 months)
As Chief Operations Officer, I lead strategic planning and execution for business development, oversee daily operations, and implement operational strategies. I focus on performance monitoring, team building, and managing key events while ensuring operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Co-Founder/Chief Operations Officer
ChopNowNow Limited
Oct 2018 - Jun 2024 (5 years 8 months)
As Co-Founder and COO, I grew the business by over 500% through strategic partnerships and cost reduction initiatives. I implemented quality assurance measures, improved profit margins, and led a team to achieve significant revenue growth, leveraging technology for customer reach.
Head of Legal Affairs & Corporate Secretary
ChopNowNow Limited
Oct 2018 - Jun 2024 (5 years 8 months)
In my role as Head of Legal Affairs, I established compliance policies, provided legal advice, and managed corporate governance. I liaised with government agencies and ensured adherence to regulations while drafting legal documents and negotiating contracts.
Senior Associate
G.R.F Dalley and Partners
Nov 2010 - Jun 2018 (7 years 7 months)
As a Senior Associate, I provided legal counsel across various departments, led contract reviews, and managed litigation processes. I developed strategies for client advocacy and ensured compliance with legal standards while overseeing dispute resolution.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The Nigerian Law School
LLB Law, Law
2010 -
Completed the professional training required to qualify as a barrister and solicitor in Nigeria, focusing on practical legal skills and ethics.
APTECH
Diploma in Advanced Data Science, Data Science
2023 -
Pursued advanced studies in data science, focusing on data analysis, machine learning, and statistical methods to enhance decision-making processes.
Obafemi Awolowo University
Bachelor of Law, Law
2009 - 2010
Studied law with a focus on various aspects of legal practice, including corporate law, legal drafting, and compliance. Developed strong analytical and problem-solving skills essential for legal practice.
Coursera
Google Data Analytics Certificate, Data Analytics
2004 -
Completed a certification in Google Data Analytics, gaining skills in data visualization, analysis, and interpretation to support business decisions.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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