Legal Intern
Remote- Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Legal
Job description
About Quidax
We are a crypto startup and we are passionate about connecting people to an alternative financial
system. At the core we believe that innovation in money didn’t end with dollars, pounds and money as
we know it today, there has to be something that pushes us as a race forward. We are betting it’s crypto
because we’ve seen how it connects the world together and makes the world significantly smaller
financially. Our mission is to make it insanely simple for people to access & experience crypto products.
Our vision is to create a world where sending money and value around the globe is as easy as sending a
text message, and we believe this future is going to be brought to you, courtesy of digital currencies.
What you will be doing
The job of the Legal Intern at Quidax is to support the legal team in:
● Conduct legal research on various topics as directed by legal officer;
● Summarize findings in memos and reports;
● Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations relevant to the company's operations;
● Assist in drafting and reviewing legal documents such as contracts, agreements, and pleadings.
● Proofread and edit documents for accuracy and clarity;
● Assist in ensuring the company complies with all applicable laws and regulations;
● Communicate with clients and external parties.
What your day-to-day looks like
● Draft legal documents such as contracts, agreements, or pleadings under supervision.
● Review and proofread drafts for accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
● Provide legal advisory on business operations where necessary.
● Join meetings or calls where necessary.
● Communicate with various departments within the company to gather information and documents
needed for legal matters.
Job requirements
What you need to have
● Must either finished university or have been called to the bar for not more than 2 years
● Strong academic record
● Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
● Outstanding research, verbal and written communication skills
● Strong analytical thinking, problem solving and interpersonal skills
● Can work with remote teams spread across the world
Nice To Haves
● Experience in startups or crypto
Reporting Structure:
The Legal Intern would report to the Legal Officer at Quidax.
Our core values are:
Simplicity: as the sign of great understanding and empathy.
People: investing in our people and making the work experience a remarkable one
Integrity: being true & honest; to ourselves and those counting on us.
Customers: the reason we exist is because customers exist, so we love and respect them.
Excellence: doing things in a first-class way, going above and beyond.
Discipline: leadership and doing what you say you would, no matter how we feel.
Some perks of being a Quidaxian
- An inclusive culture where we are always looking for improvement and cherish your input. 🙋♀️
- Sweet compensation package. 🤑
- Unlimited PTO (Paid Time off). 🥳
- Generous Parental Leave. 👶
- HMO. 👨⚕️
- Health & wellness check-ups annually.
- Offsite team retreat.
How to apply
Please send an application tailored to the role that speaks to us. A lot of people send in bland generic applications and it is easy and very helpful to stand out, especially when someone has been going through 100 applications, endeavour to make your application the breath of fresh air. We appreciate your great writing and you taking the time to put your application together.
We would most likely send you a test should you get through the application stage, please imagine you are already part of the team and walk us through your thinking about the problems we present.
What our hiring process looks like
It’s a 3-step quick process!
✅ Intro call with the recruiter
✅ 1hr call with the hiring team lead
✅ 45mins culture fit interview
If you want to find out more about what life at Quidax is visit Quidax Bio.
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