Legal & Compliance Associate

Juicyway exists to do one thing: give Africans equal access to the global market.

We believe Africas growth depends on tearing down the walls around payments currency access and liquidity. So thats what were building a payments company designed for speed scale and impact.

Were not a traditional company (and dont want to be). We move fast we ask bold questions and we expect everyone here to think like an owner. If youre looking for a place where your work has visible direct impact and youre trusted with big opportunities youll fit right in.

Were 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 youll feel at home here.

About the Role

As Legal & Compliance Associate youll be part of the team that ensures Juicyway grows on strong trusted foundations. Youll 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. Youll be expected to anticipate risks strengthen processes and embed compliance into day-to-day business short: youll be helping to write the legal and compliance playbook for a fintech thats scaling fast and going global.

Tasks

• 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 companys 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).
• 13 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

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.

Juicyway is at an inflection point. Weve already processed over $2bn in transactions were live in 6 countries and we hold licenses across Nigeria the US Canada and the UK. Were scaling fast and laying the foundations for exponential growth. Joining now means stepping onto the rocketship as it takes off shaping how we grow scale and earn trust across Africa and the globe.

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 Juicyways values and culture.
4. COO Interview A final conversation with our Cofounder and COO to align on impact expectations and the future.