Legal & Compliance Manager (Web3 / Fintech)

Apex Network

Apex Network is a Financial servicing firm, where anyone anywhere can easily and securely transact Bitcoin, which is the future of Money and a catalyst for creating and open financial system in Africa and the World.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title

• Legal & Compliance Manager (Web3 / Fintech)

Location

• Lagos

Employment Type

• Full Time (Hybrid)

The Mission

• Drive licensing and regulatory approvals across diverse jurisdictions.
• Bridge the gap between cutting-edge Web3 innovation and global compliance standards.
• Protect the company legal positions while accelerating our speed-to-market.

Key Responsibilities

• As the Legal & Compliance Manager, you will serve as the primary architect of our legal strategy and regulatory compliance framework.
• You will ensure that our Web3 products and cross-border operations remain compliant while supporting aggressive business growth.
• This role requires a rare blend of technical legal expertise and the agility to thrive in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.
• Regulatory Navigation: Research and interpret evolving regulations for Fintech and Web3 in Ghana, Kenya, Cameroon, Poland, and the Americas.
• Licensing & Permits: Lead the application process for necessary financial licenses (IMTO, PSP, VASP, EMI, etc.) in target jurisdictions.
• Compliance Framework: Design, implement, and manage robust AML/KYC/CFT policies and internal audit procedures.
• Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, partnership contracts, and vendor terms.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for regulators, financial intelligence units, and external legal counsel.
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify legal risks in product roadmaps and provide actionable solutions to the Executive team.

Requirements

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and relevant professional certification (CAMS or equivalent preferred).
• Experience: 10 years of experience in legal/compliance, with at least 3-5 years specifically within Fintech, Crypto, or Web3.
• Tech Literacy: Deep understanding of blockchain technology, smart contracts, and decentralized finance (DeFi).
• Regional Knowledge: Demonstrated experience managing compliance in at least two of our core regions (Africa, EU, or Americas).

The Candidate:

• Cognate Experience: You’ve done this before in Fintech or Blockchain.
• Ownership Mentality: You don't wait for instructions; you deliver results.
• Global Mindset: You understand the nuances of the African, European, and American

Competencies & Cultural Fit:

• Extreme Ownership: You take full responsibility for outcomes, not just tasks.
• High Performance: You excel in environments with high standards and rapid iteration.
• Strategic Thinking: You don't just say "no"; you provide a "how-to" that minimizes risk.
• Communication: Ability to distill complex legal jargon into clear business advice for non-legal stakeholders.

Benefits

• The opportunity to shape the legal landscape of Web3 globally.
• A high-trust, high-autonomy work environment.
• Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives
• Private Health Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Work From Home
• Training & Development
• Performance Bonus.

Application Closing Date

• Not Specified.