LAH KHADIJAT
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Driven and resourceful with strong communication and project management skills, combined with the ability to develop and implement strategic communication plans. Proficient in crafting compelling messages and fostering stakeholder relationships to support organisational goals. Ready to make a significant impact in the Manager Communications & Strategy/PMO role.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
4050
4050
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Corporate Law/Project & Communications Manager
Whitestone Legal
Victoria
2022.01 - 2026.02
- Coordinate multi-jurisdictional corporate and commercial projects, structuring timelines, deliverables, and documentation to ensure alignment with regulatory and business requirements.
- Draft, review, and track complex commercial, cross-border, and real estate contracts, maintaining organized records, version control, and clear audit trails for stakeholders.
- Prepare detailed case assessments, briefs, and strategic recommendations that function as executive summaries and project reports for senior counsel and institutional clients.
- Support major institutional initiatives, including due diligence for a USD 75M acquisition, by consolidating findings, identifying risks, and delivering timely, accurate reports recognized for analytical rigor.
- Conduct advanced research on commercial law, arbitration and regulatory issues, transforming findings into structured documentation that supports decision-making and project governance.
Document Review Consultant | Project Documentation & Reporting
Deloitte
Toronto
2023.05 - 2025.05
- Supported large-scale regulatory and litigation projects, reviewing high volumes of cross-border documents and identifying key risks, issues and inconsistencies for project teams.
- Built structured summaries, issue logs and trackers that improved regulatory compliance efficiency and enhanced visibility over project status and bottlenecks.
- Utilized advanced document management tools and standardized workflows to maintain 100% accuracy, ensure process adherence, and support PMO-style reporting requirements.
Paralegal / Immigration Consultant | Case & Timeline Management
Advikus Immigration Office
Mississauga
2019.01 - 2022.01
- Managed over 50 end-to-end immigration case files, coordinating timelines, documentation, and stakeholder expectations across multiple programs and jurisdictions.
- Prepared legal submissions, case assessments, and research-based briefs, improving senior counsel's decision-making accuracy and contributing to successful case outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with procedural requirements and deadlines, demonstrating strong time management and multitasking under pressure.
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents for accuracy and completeness.
Head, Corporate Department | Governance & Stakeholder Coordination
LegalPoint Chambers
Abuja
2011.01 - 2016.01
- Led corporate governance, M&A, restructuring and compliance projects, overseeing project plans, work allocation, and delivery quality across legal teams.
- Advised corporate clients on governance frameworks and statutory obligations, producing policy documentation, SOPs and guidance notes that improved compliance and process consistency.
- Represented companies before regulatory authorities, managing stakeholder communications and ensuring timely resolution of issues.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
Associate & Mediator | Stakeholder & Issue Resolution
P.O. Okolo SAN
Abuja
2008.01 - 2011.01
- Mediated commercial and partnership disputes, coordinating sessions, documenting issues and agreements, and significantly reducing litigation costs for clients.
- Prepared structured case analyses and briefs, supporting senior counsel in hearings and negotiation.
- Advised clients on ADR mechanisms, presenting options and pathways in clear, solution-oriented formats.
- Coordinated meetings, ensured smooth operation of daily activities.
Education
LL.M. - Canadian Common Law (International Business & Commercial Arbitration Focus)
Osgoode Hall Law School, York University
Toronto, CanadaDiploma - Graduate Academic Legal Research
Osgoode Hall Law School
Toronto, CanadaDiploma - Immigration Consultant
CDI College
Mississauga, CanadaProject Management Certification - undefined
E-Online Management School
Houston, Texas, USACertificate - ADR & Mediation
Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators
Abuja, NigeriaCall to the Nigerian Bar - undefined
Nigerian Law School
Abuja, NigeriaDatabase Administration -
Excel Hub Tech
Calgary, Canada2023
Skills
- Communications Project Coordination & Timeline Management
- PMO Frameworks, Governance & Documentation
- Document Review & Reporting
- Attention to detail
- Project plans, task trackers, issue and risk logs
- Campaign Planning Support & Rollout Coordination
- Stakeholder & Service Provider / Agency Management
- Dashboards, Status Reports & KPI-focused Reporting
- Risk, Issues & Dependencies Tracking
- Process Compliance, Quality Assurance & SOPs
- Cross-functional Collaboration & Follow-through
- Legal, Regulatory & Contractual Documentation
- Multicultural Communication (UAE, North America, Africa)
Languages
Languages: English (fluent)
Accomplishments
- Contributed to due diligence for a USD 75M acquisition with commendable accuracy and timely delivery, supporting successful completion of the transaction.
- Improved regulatory compliance efficiency by 50% on a major cross-border project by standardizing documentation and reporting workflows.
- Supported case strategies with successful outcomes in 95% of assigned matters through rigorous analysis and clear, structured reporting.
Timeline
Document Review Consultant | Project Documentation & Reporting
Deloitte
2023.05 - 2025.05
Corporate Law/Project & Communications Manager
Whitestone Legal
2022.01 - 2026.02
Paralegal / Immigration Consultant | Case & Timeline Management
Advikus Immigration Office
2019.01 - 2022.01
Head, Corporate Department | Governance & Stakeholder Coordination
LegalPoint Chambers
2011.01 - 2016.01
Associate & Mediator | Stakeholder & Issue Resolution
P.O. Okolo SAN
2008.01 - 2011.01
Diploma - Graduate Academic Legal Research
Osgoode Hall Law School
Diploma - Immigration Consultant
CDI College
Project Management Certification - undefined
E-Online Management School
Certificate - ADR & Mediation
Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators
Call to the Nigerian Bar - undefined
Nigerian Law School
LL.M. - Canadian Common Law (International Business & Commercial Arbitration Focus)
Osgoode Hall Law School, York University
Database Administration -
Excel Hub Tech