Job Title: Legal and Compliance Associate
Location: Lagos
Work Structure: Full-time, Hybrid
Salary: ₦300,000 – ₦400,000

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Legal and Compliance Associate that will be responsible for ensuring the company operates within the legal framework and adheres to all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.

Startbutton is a Merchant of Record and payment infrastructure provider helping businesses expand and operate seamlessly across Africa—without needing local setup. We make it possible for global and regional businesses to seamlessly pay and accept payments across Africa, while staying fully compliant with local tax and regulatory frameworks. Our goal is simple: we're unlocking pan-African commerce for global corporations. Since launch, Startbutton has enabled businesses from over 30 countries to operate in Africa, launched across over 15 African countries, and is rapidly expanding. We've been featured by CNN and Afreximbank as one of the emerging leaders powering cross-border commerce in Africa.

• Assist with drafting, reviewing, and organizing contracts (e.g., merchant agreements, NDAs, service agreements, referral agreements).
• Support contract lifecycle management, including execution tracking and document management.
• Conduct basic legal research on regulatory and commercial matters.
• Assist with corporate governance documentation (board resolutions, filings, statutory records).
• Support compliance with applicable regulations (AML/CFT, data protection, consumer protection, payments regulations).
• Assist with regulatory filings, license renewals, and regulator correspondence.
• Support KYC, KYB, merchant onboarding, and risk categorization processes.
• Help maintain compliance registers, policies, and procedures.
• Support internal audits, compliance reviews, and remediation tracking.
• Assist with incident tracking (complaints, chargebacks, disputes).
• Help monitor regulatory developments and flag relevant updates.
• Maintain legal and compliance trackers, repositories, and reporting dashboards.
• Support responses to due diligence requests from banks, partners, and auditors.

• Must have been called to bar and completed NYSC.
• 1-2 years post-call experience in Regulatory compliance or Fintech.
• Experience in Fintech, Cross border payments, or banking.
• Basic understanding of AML/CFT, KYC, and financial services regulations.
• Foundational knowledge of contract law, corporate law, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Gain valuable experience in a fast-growing company.
• Work on challenging and rewarding projects.
• Be part of a dynamic and supportive team.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply using the link below. You may need to ensure you are logged into a Google account to access the application form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSex0c11hnNl7sw_KgrPwhW6lZNp3CLOyr7dGOJ4yxEkqmNqzg/viewform

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