Led Yellow Card Cameroon’s business strategy, operations and expansion. Managed a 30+ member cross-functional team. Drove a 30% revenue increase and scaled the user base to 100K+ through optimized hiring, training and performance management. Forged partnerships with banks, regulators and fintech stakeholders, ensured AML/CFT and regulatory compliance. I also enhanced brand visibility through media, negotiations,and industry conferences

Delivered expert financial advisory services, optimizing costs ($250K+ worth annually), streamlining payroll/tax processes and implementing policies, controls and audits to enhance transparency and compliance. Advised leadership on investments, restructuring and governance while training staff on accounting standards and improving efficiency through contract negotiations, procurement and vendor management.

As Chief Legal Advisor for Yellow Card in Cameroon, Gabon, DRC and CAR, I ensured regulatory compliance, drafted high-value contracts and mitigated legal risks—reducing exposure by 40% through dispute resolution and strategic advisory. Secured licenses, led AML/CFT compliance training and counseled executives on corporate structuring, IP rights and cross-border transactions while collaborating with regulators and external counsel.

Headed the Corporate & Litigation Department, resolving complex commercial disputes and advising on M&A, contracts and compliance—achieving an 85% success rate in high-stakes litigation and arbitration. Managed 50+ corporate clients, conducted legal due diligence for multi-million-dollar deals, and mentored junior associates while guiding multinationals on investment law, tax and governance.

Supported senior lawyers in drafting pleadings, contracts and motions while conducting legal research on corporate, commercial and compliance matters to bolster case strategies. Gained hands-on litigation experience through court sessions, client negotiations, and case preparation while assisting in legal memoranda, client consultations and business law analysis.

Preparing affidavits on a case by case basis and Drafting of Letters and other legal documents