Juicyway

Legal & Compliance Associate

Juicyway

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Lagos • Nigeria

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About the role

  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, with a focus on SLAs, SaaS agreements, partnership agreements, and vendor contracts
  • Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and licensing requirements relevant to fintech operations
  • Liaise and manage relationships with regulatory bodies, government agencies, and law enforcement authorities on compliance and enforcement matters
  • Prepare, implement, and oversee the company’s corporate governance framework in line with industry standards and applicable regulations
  • File statutory returns, notices, and other regulatory submissions with relevant authorities (e.g., CAC, CBN, NFIU, SEC, or other applicable bodies)
  • Provide timely legal and compliance advice to internal teams on new products, services, and business initiatives
  • Conduct internal compliance reviews and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential issues
  • Assist in developing and implementing compliance policies, procedures, and training programs
  • Support the Head of Legal & Compliance in managing legal risks and ensuring corporate governance standards are upheld
  • Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a high-growth, fast-paced environment, ensuring compliance is embedded in business operations

Requirements

  • LL.B and Nigerian Bar qualification (B.L)
  • 1–3 years post-call experience, ideally in fintech, financial services, or tech
  • Strong expertise in contract review and drafting (SLAs, SaaS, commercial agreements)
  • Hands-on experience engaging with regulators and law enforcement agencies
  • Knowledge of fintech regulations, AML/CFT compliance, data privacy, and governance
  • Experience preparing governance frameworks and handling statutory filings
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Benefits
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Generous parental leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
contract draftingcontract reviewSLA agreementsSaaS agreementscommercial agreementscompliance policiesrisk assessmentsgovernance frameworksstatutory filingsAML/CFT compliance
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillsrelationship managementcollaborationadaptabilityorganizational skillsattention to detailtime managementnegotiation skills
Certifications
LL.BNigerian Bar qualification (B.L)