Legal & Compliance Associate

Prembly•,

2d•NGN 6,000,000 - NGN 10,000,000•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Legal & Compliance Associate to support our legal, regulatory, and compliance operations. The ideal candidate will help ensure the company complies with applicable laws, regulatory requirements, contractual obligations, and internal policies while supporting business growth across multiple jurisdictions. This role is fully remote, but applicants must be based in Lagos, Nigeria and available to attend occasional in-person meetings when required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B).
Qualified to practice law in Nigeria (BL) and called to the Nigerian Bar.
2–5 years of post-call experience in legal practice, compliance, fintech, financial services, or technology.
Strong understanding of Nigerian legal system, Corporate law, Contract law, Data Protection, and Regulatory compliance.
Excellent legal drafting and contract review skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Close attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Nice To Haves

Experience with one or more of the following is an advantage: Fintech or RegTech, Identity verification, Digital compliance platforms, Risk management, International compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and manage commercial contracts, NDAs, service agreements, partnership agreements, and vendor contracts.
Assist with contract negotiations and ensure legal risks are appropriately identified.
Maintain the company's contract repository and legal documentation.
Conduct legal research on Nigerian and international regulations affecting the business.
Support intellectual property registrations and renewals where applicable.
Coordinate with external legal counsel on litigation, disputes, and specialized legal matters.
Monitor compliance with applicable laws.
Maintain compliance calendars and regulatory filing schedules.
Support licensing applications and regulatory renewals.
Develop and maintain compliance policies, SOPs, and internal controls.
Conduct periodic compliance reviews and risk assessments.
Assist in responding to regulatory examinations and audits.
Identify legal and compliance risks across business operations.
Recommend mitigation strategies.
Review new products and partnerships for legal and regulatory implications.
Support the implementation of compliance frameworks.
Deliver compliance awareness sessions for employees.
Support onboarding on compliance obligations.
Keep teams informed of regulatory changes affecting the business.