About Quidax
Quidax is a forward-thinking crypto startup dedicated to connecting people to an alternative financial system. We believe that financial innovation extends beyond traditional currencies like dollars and pounds. Our mission is to make crypto products easily accessible to everyone, and our vision is to create a world where sending money globally is as simple as sending a text message, powered by digital currencies.
Role: Legal Intern
Location: Fully Remote (Lagos, Nigeria)
As a Legal Intern at Quidax, you will support the legal team with various tasks to ensure compliance and assist in legal matters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Legal Research: Conduct legal research on various topics as directed by the legal officer, and summarize findings in memos and reports.
- Document Drafting: Assist in drafting and reviewing legal documents such as contracts, agreements, and pleadings.
- Proofreading: Proofread and edit documents for accuracy and clarity.
- Compliance: Help ensure the company complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Client Communication: Communicate with clients and external parties.
- Advisory Support: Provide legal advisory on business operations where necessary.
- Interdepartmental Communication: Gather information and documents needed for legal matters from various departments.
Day-to-Day Activities:
- Drafting legal documents under supervision.
- Reviewing and proofreading drafts for accuracy and compliance.
- Joining meetings or calls when necessary.
- Providing legal advisory support.
- Communicating with various departments within the company to gather necessary information.
Job Requirements
Essential Qualifications:
- Must have completed 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.
- Ability to work with remote teams spread across the world.
Nice to Haves:
- Experience in startups or the crypto industry.
Reporting Structure
The Legal Intern will report to the Legal Officer at Quidax.
Our Core Values
- Simplicity: Sign of great understanding and empathy.
- People: Investing in our people and enhancing their work experience.
- Integrity: Being true and honest to ourselves and those counting on us.
- Customers: Respecting and valuing our customers as they are the reason we exist.
- Excellence: Doing things in a first-class way and going above and beyond.
- Discipline: Leading by example and fulfilling commitments.
Perks of Being a Quidaxian
- An inclusive culture that values improvement and cherishes your input.
- Sweet compensation package.
- Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Generous Parental Leave.
- Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) coverage.
- Annual health and wellness check-ups.
- Offsite team retreats.