Legal Associate

Piggyvest
Piggyvest

Legal

Lagos, Nigeria

Posted on Sep 4, 2026

Job Summary

We are looking to hire a commercially astute and detail-oriented Legal Associate to join our Legal team and provide high-quality legal support across the business. The role will involve advising on day-to-day commercial and operational matters, reviewing and negotiating agreements, supporting regulatory and compliance requirements, and helping the business identify and manage legal risks as we build and scale our products and operations. The ideal candidate is someone who understands that effective in-house legal support goes beyond identifying risks. You should be able to understand the business context, provide practical solutions, exercise sound judgment, and help the business move forward while staying within the appropriate legal and regulatory boundaries.

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

Legal Advisory & Business Support

  • Provide timely, practical and commercially sound legal advice to business teams on day-to-day operational, commercial and strategic matters.
  • Partner with teams including Product, Operations, Marketing and Technology to identify legal considerations and provide appropriate guidance.
  • Advise on legal risks arising from new products, services, partnerships, business initiatives and operational processes.
  • Conduct legal research and provide clear recommendations on applicable laws, regulations and emerging legal developments.
  • Support the development and implementation of internal policies, processes and contractual frameworks.
  • Support corporate governance activities, including assisting with corporate filings, statutory documentation and the maintenance of accurate corporate records for the Company and its related entities.
  • Assist with corporate restructuring, new entity establishment, investments and other strategic corporate transactions as required.

Commercial Contracts

  • Draft, review, negotiate and manage a broad range of commercial agreements, including vendor agreements, partnership agreements, service agreements, NDAs and other business contracts.
  • Identify key legal and commercial risks in contracts and recommend appropriate positions and mitigations.
  • Support contract negotiations with external parties and work with internal stakeholders to ensure agreements align with business objectives.
  • Maintain appropriate records of executed agreements, contractual obligations, renewals and key dates.
  • Support the development and maintenance of standard contractual templates.

Fintech & Regulatory Advisory

  • Monitor developments in laws and regulations relevant to the Company's fintech, payments, financial services and technology operations and assess the legal and regulatory implications on existing and proposed products and services.
  • Provide legal support on regulatory enquiries, filings, correspondence and engagements with relevant regulatory bodies, as required.
  • Work closely with the Risk and Compliance team to identify, assess and address regulatory and legal risks.
  • Support regulatory licensing, renewals, applications and related legal documentation where applicable.
  • Track emerging regulatory trends and communicate relevant changes and their potential impact on the business.

Legal Risk & Dispute Management

  • Identify, assess and escalate material legal risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
  • Support the management of disputes, claims, complaints and pre-litigation matters.
  • Liaise with external counsel where necessary and coordinate instructions, documentation and follow-up.
  • Maintain appropriate records of ongoing legal matters and provide updates to relevant stakeholders.
  • Support the review and management of legal issues arising from customer, employee and third-party relations.

Legal Operations

  • Maintain an organised repository of legal documents, contracts, legal opinions and corporate records.
  • Support the development of legal processes, templates and knowledge resources that improve the efficiency of the legal function.
  • Track legal requests, deliverables, deadlines and regulatory obligations.
  • Contribute to initiatives aimed at improving the Legal team's effectiveness, responsiveness and service delivery.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognised institution.
  • Called to the Nigerian Bar and in good standing.
  • 2-4 years' post-qualification experience (PQE), preferably with experience working in a commercial law firm.
  • Experience in fintech, financial services, payments, technology or a highly regulated industry is an advantage.
  • Good experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts.
  • Good understanding of Nigerian corporate, commercial and regulatory law.
  • Familiarity with the legal and regulatory environment applicable to fintech and financial services businesses is an advantage.
  • Good legal research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, practical business advice.
  • Good attention to detail without losing sight of commercial priorities.
  • Ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Sound judgment, discretion and a strong sense of professional ethics.
  • Ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

About Company

Piggytech Global Limited

Piggytech is on a mission to give everyone the power to better manage and grow their own finances. We are committed to providing employees with a progressive and open-minded work environment. Our workplace is diverse, and we model this after our culture of openness and collaboration.

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