Shape the future of
legal infrastructure in Africa.
We are building a new model for legal and compliance advisory. No billable hours, no silos—just deep, operations-driven integration with the continent's most innovative technology companies.
How we operate differently
from traditional firms.
No Billable Hours
We measure impact, not increments. By working on a fixed monthly retainer model, we align our success with our clients' business goals, rather than tracking minutes.
Embedded Operations
You don't advise from an ivory tower. You are paired with fast-growing startups, sitting in on their product, compliance, and engineering discussions to build real systems.
Rapid Exposure
Get direct exposure to fintech licensing, regulatory sandboxes, data compliance programs, and cross-border expansions across multiple jurisdictions in Africa.
Designed for growth, built for well-being.
We believe in providing our team with the resources, autonomy, and environment required to perform at their absolute best.
Professional Growth
"Ivoire Legal provides the structure and autonomy to grow at twice the pace of traditional firms. We work closely with founders to turn legal questions into business infrastructure."
We're looking for
builders.
Embedded Legal Associate
Lagos, Nigeria / Hybrid Remote
The Role
As an Embedded Legal Associate, you will be assigned directly to our fast-growing startup clients. You will serve as their primary legal contact, helping draft platform documentation, reviewing supplier agreements, and handling company secretarial and governance structures under the mentorship of our senior counsel.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft and structure SaaS, service, partnership, and employment contracts.
- Manage corporate governance, board resolutions, and cap table updates.
- Interface directly with clients' product and operations leads to identify legal requirements.
- Handle corporate filings and compliance logs.
Who you are
- Admitted to the Nigerian Bar with 2–5 years of post-qualification experience.
- Prior experience in tech startups, VC firms, or top-tier corporate law practices.
- Strong communication skills and comfortable using modern workspaces (Slack, Notion, Jira).
- Obsessively detailed, analytical, and execution-oriented.
Senior Fintech Compliance Lead
Lagos, Nigeria / Hybrid
The Role
You will lead the compliance advisory function for our fintech and payment clients. You will design and audit robust AML/KYC frameworks, oversee licensing applications (PSSP, PSP, MFB) with the CBN, and manage ongoing correspondence and regulatory filing systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee CBN, SEC, and NAICOM license filings and audits.
- Develop and audit AML/CFT manuals and onboarding flows.
- Ensure data privacy NDPR compliance and lead security auditing.
- Advise on emerging regulations for digital assets and virtual assets.
Who you are
- 4+ years experience in compliance within fintech, commercial banking, or payment operators.
- In-depth familiarity with CBN regulations, AML/KYC policies, and SEC rules.
- Compliance certifications (ACAMS, etc.) are highly preferred.
- Detail-oriented leader capable of managing multiple regulatory projects.
Product & IP Counsel
Remote (Africa)
The Role
You will work directly with our AI, SaaS, and healthtech clients to structure product terms, intellectual property, data sharing protocols, and cross-border commercial transactions. You will act as their core product legal advisor.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft user terms, developer APIs, data processing agreements (DPAs), and SLA terms.
- Advise on open-source licensing, proprietary code, and AI training data usage rights.
- Manage intellectual property transfer, protection, and cross-border licensing.
- Advise on regional data sovereignty rules.
Who you are
- 3+ years post-qualification legal experience.
- Strong background in tech transactions, IP law, open source, or software licensing.
- Familiarity with regional regulations (NDPR, GDPR) and technology frameworks.
- Clear communicator who translates legal risks into actionable product decisions.
Begin your journey.
Submit your application below. Even if your profile doesn't fit the roles above, feel free to send a speculative application.