Legal & Compliance Associate

Juicyway exists to do one thing: give Africans equal access to the global market. We believe Africa’s growth depends on tearing down the walls around payments, currency access, and liquidity. We’re not a traditional company; we move fast, we ask bold questions, and we expect everyone here to think like an owner. If you’re looking for a place where your work has visible, direct impact and you’re trusted with big opportunities, you’ll fit right in.

We’re guided by six values that shape how we work every day:

• Love → Care deeply about our mission, customers, colleagues, and the work.
• Curiosity → Ask questions, learn constantly, never stop improving.
• Ownership → Take initiative, own the wins and the lessons.
• Risk-taking → Be bold, test ideas, and back yourself.
• Transparency → Share openly, build and earn trust, and be honest.
• Excellence → Hold a high bar in everything we deliver.

If this feels like your kind of environment, you’ll feel at home here.

About the Role

As Legal & Compliance Associate, you’ll be part of the team that ensures Juicyway grows on strong, trusted foundations. You’ll be drafting and negotiating the contracts that power our partnerships, guiding internal teams on compliance, and liaising with regulators and enforcement authorities.

This is a high-responsibility role in a high-growth environment. You’ll be expected to anticipate risks, strengthen processes, and embed compliance into day-to-day business decisions. In short: you’ll be helping to write the legal and compliance playbook for a fintech that’s scaling fast and going global.

• 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.

• LL.B and Nigerian Bar qualification (B.L).
• 3–5 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.

Why Join Juicyway?

This is your chance to put your legal and compliance expertise to work where it truly matters. At Juicyway, you will:

• Shape the legal and compliance backbone of a scaling fintech that is building the future of African payments.
• Tackle challenges that define the industry — from fintech regulation to AML/CFT compliance and cross-border governance.
• Build trusted relationships with regulators, partners, and internal teams, directly influencing how Juicyway grows across markets.
• Join a bold, ambitious team on a mission to open global markets to Africans everywhere.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Unlimited PTO
• Generous parental leave
• The opportunity to build from the ground up, with your impact visible every day

Our Hiring Process

1. Hiring Manager Interview → A conversation to learn more about you, your experience, and your fit for the role.
2. Work Product → A practical task that lets you show us how you think and approach real-world problems.
3. People & Culture Interview → A discussion with our People team to understand how you align with Juicyway’s values and culture.
4. COO Interview → A final conversation with our Cofounder and COO to align on impact, expectations, and the future.