Legal Associate

Quidax

Job Overview

Location

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Sector

Finance & Banking

Experience Level

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Application Deadline

August 28, 2026

About the Company

Quidax is a pioneering fintech company dedicated to making cryptocurrency accessible and valuable for individuals, businesses, and other fintechs across Africa. Our mission is to bridge the gap between traditional finance and the burgeoning world of digital assets, providing real value today while actively shaping the future of money. We foster a bold, remote-first community where innovation and leadership are encouraged. At Quidax, you'll find a supportive environment that prioritizes personal and professional growth, offering competitive compensation, ownership opportunities, and a flexible work-life balance. We believe in building something significant together, with a focus on delivering excellence at scale and empowering our team members to live their best lives while contributing to the future of finance in Africa.

Job Description

Quidax is seeking a dedicated Legal Associate to join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in our legal operations.

In this capacity, you will be the primary point of contact for managing all inbound legal and data requests from law enforcement agencies. This includes the meticulous review and execution of subpoenas, warrants, and preservation requests, ensuring strict adherence to compliance standards while safeguarding the company's policies.

You will also be instrumental in supporting the foundational administrative functions of the legal department. This encompasses managing license applications, maintaining comprehensive and organized document repositories, tracking compliance logs, and overseeing contract workflows to ensure seamless operations.

Furthermore, the role involves general legal execution and advisory, where you will draft and review standard agreements and assist with day-to-day legal tasks to facilitate the broader business objectives.

A key aspect of this position is process optimization, where you will continuously develop and refine standard operating procedures for handling both critical law enforcement engagements and routine administrative tasks, enabling the legal function to scale effectively with the company's growth.

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Required Skills

Law Enforcement RequestsLegal SupportContract ReviewComplianceSubpoena ManagementWarrant ManagementPreservation RequestsLicense ApplicationDocument ManagementContract Workflow ManagementDrafting AgreementsReviewing AgreementsProcess OptimizationStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Key Responsibilities

Take full ownership of all inbound legal and data requests from law enforcement agencies, including scrutinizing subpoenas, warrants, and preservation requests.
Support the administrative operations of the legal department, including license application, maintaining document repositories, tracking compliance logs, and organizing contract workflows.
Draft and review standard agreements, and assist with day-to-day legal tasks.
Continuously build and refine standard operating procedures for handling law enforcement engagements and administrative tasks.

Qualifications

Law degree and relevant bar admission.
Working knowledge of Nigerian law.
Tactical communication skills for effective interaction with law enforcement agencies and internal stakeholders.
Proven track record of making fast, accurate decisions under pressure.
Obsession with details and meticulous execution.
Experience in a fast-paced startup or fintech environment (nice-to-have).
Previous direct exposure to dealing with law enforcement or regulatory agencies (nice-to-have).

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary based on skills and experience.
Annual merit-based reviews.
Annual performance reviews and clear promotion cycles.
Recognition for great work.
Personal development fund (courses, books, conferences).
Study leave.
Fully remote forever + flexible working hours.
Unlimited paid time off + Nigerian national holidays.
Parental, sick, compassionate, and life event leave.
Quarterly remote team hangouts + annual offsite.
Interest-based communities (SIGs).
Regular engagement surveys.
Health & life coverage in select locations.

How to Apply

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In Nigeria's rapidly evolving fintech landscape, Quidax is at the forefront of integrating crypto into mainstream finance. This role is crucial for navigating the complex legal terrain, ensuring robust compliance and operational integrity. You will be instrumental in managing law enforcement requests, meticulously handling subpoenas and warrants while upholding company policies. Your expertise will also be vital in supporting the legal department's administrative functions, including license applications, contract management, and maintaining essential legal documentation. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape legal processes within a high-growth environment, directly impacting the company's ability to scale and innovate.