Advisor – Commercial Legal (Supervisory) 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 – Commercial Legal (Supervisory)

Location: Lagos

Job Description

To provide the company advisory service regarding the drafting, legality, structuring, fiscal efficiency and compliance of contractual arrangements.
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.
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.
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.
Prepare monthly management reports.
Carry out legal (administrative) services work including liaison/correspondence with external bodies and organizations, structuring and negotiating commercial transactions.
Settle legal issues between MTNN and 3rd parties, assisting in managing liquidations and disputes.
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
May be required to work extended hours
Travel – local and international

Minimum Qualification

LLB or LLM

Experience & Training
Education:

Fluent in English
First Degree in Law

Experience:

3-7 years’ experience in an area of specialisation; with experience in supervising others
Experience working in a medium organization
Civil/commercial litigation experience.
Knowledge of telecommunications environment will be an advantage.
Commercial/technical and/or further legal qualification will be an advantage
Experience in handling and negotiating funding
In depth experience and understanding of the Nigerian framework

Training: