Legal Associate

Legal Associate

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Quidax

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Job Overview

Location

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Sector

Legal & Compliance

Experience Level

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Application Deadline

October 22, 2026

About the Company

Quidax is at the forefront of revolutionizing finance in Africa by making cryptocurrency accessible to individuals, businesses, and fintechs. The company's mission is to provide tangible value to its customers today while actively shaping the future of monetary systems.

Quidax operates with a bold, remote-first culture, fostering innovation and providing a platform for employees to lead and build impactful solutions. They are committed to building a future of finance that is both innovative and accessible across the continent.

Job Description

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

In this hybrid role, you will be instrumental in managing law enforcement requests with exceptional precision, ensuring full compliance while upholding company policies. You will also provide essential administrative and general legal support to maintain the seamless functioning of the legal department.

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of finance in Africa within a fast-paced and innovative environment.

Required Skills

• Law Enforcement RequestsSubpoena AnalysisContract ReviewComplianceLegal SupportDocument ManagementLicense ApplicationRegulatory Compliance

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 applications, maintaining document repositories, tracking compliance logs, and organizing contract workflows.
• Draft and review standard agreements, and assist with day-to-day legal tasks to support the broader business.
• Continuously build and refine standard operating procedures for handling law enforcement engagements and administrative tasks to ensure scalability.

Qualifications

• Law degree and relevant bar admission.

• Working knowledge of relevant legal frameworks.

• Tactical communication skills, including effective communication with law enforcement agencies and internal stakeholders.

• Proven track record of making fast, accurate decisions under pressure in complex, high-stakes situations.

• Obsession with details and meticulous execution, ensuring deadlines are met and documentation is accurate.

• Experience in tech or high-growth environments is a plus.

• Familiarity with dealing with law enforcement or regulatory agencies is a significant advantage.

• Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary based on skills and experience.

• Annual merit-based reviews and clear promotion cycles.

• Personal development fund for courses, books, and conferences.

• Study leave.

• Fully remote forever with flexible working hours.

• Unlimited paid time off and Nigerian national holidays.

• Parental, sick, compassionate, and life event leave.

• Quarterly remote team hangouts and annual offsite.

• Interest-based communities (SIGs).

• Regular engagement surveys.

• Health & life coverage in select locations.