Cynthia Oyebode

I am a policy-oriented researcher working at the intersection of governance, legal systems, and socio-economic development. My work focuses on turning research and analysis into practical, implementable solutions, and my skills include project management, Theory of Change, and results-based frameworks.

Research Consultant & Policy Analyst at Argonaut Training & Consulting (2020-01 – Present)

Advise public institutions on governance, compliance, and institutional reform. Conduct evidence-based policy analysis and produce advocacy briefs. Support institutional accountability and transparency frameworks. Engage stakeholders to strengthen governance and development outcomes.

• Advise public institutions on governance, compliance, and institutional reform
• Conduct evidence-based policy analysis and produce advocacy briefs
• Support institutional accountability and transparency frameworks
• Engage stakeholders to strengthen governance and development outcomes

Legal Consultant at Harmony International (2017-01 – 2019-12)

Conducted legal research and compliance analysis across corporate and public law. Drafted legal opinions, contracts, and policy documents. Advised clients on regulatory frameworks and risk mitigation. Supported due diligence and governance processes.

• Conducted legal research and compliance analysis across corporate and public law
• Drafted legal opinions, contracts, and policy documents
• Advised clients on regulatory frameworks and risk mitigation
• Supported due diligence and governance processes

Legal Consultant at Boundless Solicitors (2010-01 – 2016-12)

Provided legal advisory services to corporate clients. Negotiated contracts and supported litigation strategy. Conducted extensive legal research and drafting. Strengthened policy interpretation and analytical writing capabilities.

• Provided legal advisory services to corporate clients
• Negotiated contracts and supported litigation strategy
• Conducted extensive legal research and drafting
• Strengthened policy interpretation and analytical writing capabilities

Counsel at A.A. Tejuoso & Co. (2006-01 – 2010-12)

Delivered legal advisory and company secretarial services. Managed property and estate matters. Conducted debt recovery litigation and corporate registrations.

• Delivered legal advisory and company secretarial services
• Managed property and estate matters
• Conducted debt recovery litigation and corporate registrations

Counsel at B.O. Olusola & Co. (2005-01 – 2006-12)

Supported civil litigation and probate matters. Drafted pleadings, contracts, and conveyancing documentation.

• Supported civil litigation and probate matters
• Drafted pleadings, contracts, and conveyancing documentation

Doctor of Laws (LLD) in International Law – University of South Africa

Master in International Law and Diplomacy in International Law and Diplomacy – University of Lagos

LLB (Common Law) in Common Law – University of Ilorin