Job Summary

About Startbutton

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 or corporations with global expansion. Since launch, Startbutton has enabled businesses from over 30 countries to operate in Africa, launched across over 15 African countries, and is rapidly expanding into other parts of Africa. We've been featured by CNN and Afreximbank as one of the emerging leaders powering cross-border commerce in Africa.

About the Role

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Junior Legal and Compliance Associate at Start Button Limited. 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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

What we are looking for:

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

Location: Lagos

Salary: 300k-400k