MTN Nigeria is part of the MTN Group, Africa’s leading cellular telecommunications company. On May 16, 2001, MTN became the first GSM network to make a call following the globally lauded Nigerian GSM auction conducted by the Nigerian Communications Commission earlier in the year. Thereafter the company launched full commercial operations beginning with Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt.
Job Title: Commercial Legal Advisor
Location
Lagos
Job Field
Law, Legal
Job Description
Review legal cases, petitions and internal matters requiring legal input perspective, consult with all relevant parties, advise on
case, petition, legal related matter, provide recommendation on course of action and effectively take appropriate and approved
action in accordance with the rules and regulations of MTNN.
Draft legal agreements and review all relevant documentation supporting contracts for authenticity and validity, reviewing
commercial agreements and documentations of transactions.
Conduct proactive prevention of litigation, ensuring Legal processes and services are effective and efficient in line with defined
and approved design and rules.
Ensure continuous liaison with External Solicitors for regular updates, compliance with procedural rules of court, stipulated time
limits for actions, etc., so as to minimize the cost and adverse effect of litigation.
Administer controls to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and effectively integrate ethics, compliance
and preventive law efforts, ensuring MTNN activities are compliant with laid down laws and governing regulations, statutes.
Settle legal issues between MTNN and 3rd parties, assisting in managing liquidations and disputes.
Carry out legal administrative services work including liaison, correspondence with external bodies and organizations,
structuring and negotiating commercial transactions.
Prepare monthly management reports.
Job Condition
Travel, local and international
Experience
4 years of litigation and commercial drafting experience in a reputable law firm or as proprietor
Civil, commercial litigation experience.
Knowledge of telecommunications environment will be an advantage.
Commercial, technical and further legal qualification will be an advantage
Experience in handling and negotiating funding
In depth experience and understanding of the Nigerian framework
Training
Basic GSM technology
Contract drafting and negotiation skills
Minimum Qualification
BSc
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