Advisor, Intellectual Property and Technology Law at MTN Nigeria

MTN Nigeria – The leader in telecommunications in Nigeria, and a part of a diverse community in Africa and the Middle East, our brand is instantly recognisable. It is through our compelling brand that we are able to attract the right talents who we carefully nurture by continuously improving our employment offerings even beyond reward and recognition.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Advisor, Intellectual Property And Technology Law

Location: Lagos
Employment Status: Permanent
Department: Corporate Services Management

Job Description

Protect the organization’s assets in the area of intellectual property and protect the organization from all IP related claims
Responsible for preparing patent or trademark documents, licensing agreements, service agreements, transfer agreements and other contracts or agreements as necessary.
Also responsible for preparing legal documents, reviewing company policies and litigating matters regarding intellectual property (IP)
Ensure continuous liaison with external solicitors for regular updates, compliance with procedural rules of court, stipulated time limits for actions, etc. To minimize the cost and adverse effect of ip related claims and litigation.
Assist in the development of appropriate ip strategies for the company’s business
Conduct IP clearance for safe use of all new product names and designs, and trademark and design protection as appropriate.
Docket and review actions relevant to the company’s ip portfolio
Engage and manage external counsel to handle ip filings and portfolio maintenance services.
Draft and negotiate ip agreements and other IP-related contractual provisions
Provide advice on compliance with applicable laws, legal obligations and implications on the company’s business conduct, transactions and policies as it relates to IPR and technology
Manage IP enforcement, including litigation, anti-counterfeiting, cease & desist letters, competitor monitoring etc.
Protect the organization’s assets in the area of intellectual property.
Provide legal opinion on intellectual property issues and technology-related commercial agreements
Carry out legal (administrative) services work including liaison/correspondence with external bodies and organizations.
Continuously engage and manage relevant stakeholders within the IP/Technology ecosystem including but not limited to the trademarks registry, Nigerian copyrights commission, the patents and design registry, world intellectual property rights organization..
Continuously seek self-professional development to sharpen skills and capabilities in a versatile and evolving digital landscape.
Foster active collaboration and relationships with employees across all levels and divisions in line with MTN’s vb and values.

Job Condition

Normal MTNN working conditions.

Requirements, Experience & Training

Licensed to practice Law in Nigeria (Nigerian Law school certificate)
Relevant IP law certifications
Experience in IP/Technology Law and practice.

Experience:

3-7 years’ experience in the area of specialisation; with experience in supervising others
Experience working in a medium organization
Experience in ip/technology law and practice
Knowledge of telecommunications environment will be an advantage.
In depth experience and understanding of the Nigerian framework,

Training: