• Application Deadline: Sat, 20 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Legal Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 - 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Law / Legal 
  

Objectives

• Ensure that our company’s processes remain in compliance with all existing laws and regulations.


• Provide any needed legal counsel. Interpret and clarify any vague language in-laws and regulations as they apply to the company.


• Aid with the drafting of contracts and other legal agreements used by the company.

Duties / Responsibilities / Accountabilities

Specifically, the candidate’s duties will include:

• Drafting and review of contracts, agreements and other legal documents, instruments, or legal issues.


• Promptly monitor, alert and advise on identified and potential risks and threats in the company’s regulatory environment with respect to issues of contracts, key regulatory compliance and local content compliance.


• Promptly and properly monitor execution and rendition of returns on all regulatory compliance status and returns from relevant business units and interfaces.


• Interface and monitor external consultants and solicitors for effective delivery of legal jobs / assignments.


• Provide legal advice for all of the Company’s operations and joint venture businesses in Nigeria. He/she will ensure compliance with the Telecom corporate legal policies, local and international laws, statutory requirements, and, partner agreements.


• Review, draft, project-manage and negotiate a wide range of legal and commercial agreements with governments, government agencies, joint venture partners and Communities.


• Provide comprehensive legal advice on proposed policies, decisions and actions; contracting, litigation, leases, procurement, employment, corporate governance, regulatory compliance; intellectual property matters and other issues, as they arise.


• Liaise with relevant regulatory authorities, joint venture partners and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• Applicant must possess LLB from a reputable university. Possession of a higher degree will be of advantage.


• Membership of the Nigerian Bar Association or any other relevant professional body is essential,


• Minimum of 2 years’ post-call experience in commercial legal practice


• Knowledge of, and familiarity with Nigeria’s legal and regulatory framework for Telecom is essential.


• Strong written and oral communication skills, as well as, excellent interpersonal & negotiation skill.

Skills Required:

• Good knowledge and solid background in corporate and commercial laws and company secretariat practice


• Understands the basic structure and format of contractual documents as well as the key principles and contents of the law of contract especially in relation to Telecom and other commercials; and applies the correct legal terms and conditions.


• Demonstrates fair knowledge of legal and regulatory issues in business and commercial transactions, especially with respect to commercial contracts and particularly the Telecom  business.


• Acceptable knowledge of commercial, financial, banking, taxation, labour, property, energy and conveyance laws etc.


• Good knowledge of documentation and information management and reporting


• Understands the basic process of contracts negotiation, verification, execution, administration and perfection.


• Strong flair for rigorous academic research and meticulous analysis of business, financial and commercial issues or implications.

In addition, eligible candidates for this position should possess:

• Significant working experience in Telecom


• Excellent leadership, planning and organization, as well as, people management skills.


• Excellent relationship management skills.