SPECIALIST, LEGAL SERVICES (CONTRACT & ADVISORY) AT 9MOBILE NIGERIA

About Company:

9mobile is a Nigerian private limited liability company. EMTS acquired a Unified Access Service License from the Nigerian Communications Commission in 2007. The License enables EMTS provide Fixed Telephony (wired or wireless), Digital Mobile Services, International Gateway Services and National/Regional Long Distance Services in addition to spectrum assignments in the 900 and 1800 MHz bands.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Description:

• Assist in drafting and interpreting contractual agreements and ensure that all contracts entered into by EMTS are consistent with corporate and governmental laws, rules and regulations.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager, Legal Services (Contracts Advisory) in providing legal advice to assigned departments and divisions on legal issues arising from contracts.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of contracts and agreements including but not limited to memoranda of understanding (MoUs) or agreement (MoAs), NDAs, letters of intent, service agreements, vendor agreements and other related documents. Research and proffer opinion on any legal inquiries or issues of a contractual nature arising out of the interpretation and application of contracts and agreements.
• Assist in ensuring that terms and conditions set out in contractual documentation are legally sound, mitigate risk, consistent with EMTS’s policies, rules and regulations, and are in the organization’s best interest.
• Participate in drafting and finalizing tender documentation. Review tender submissions to ensure compliance with legal and commercial requirements.
• Help in the preparation of legal notices, responses, and settlement agreements.
• Assist in litigation by or against contractors or other counterparties arising out of contracts, agreements, or similar documentation, including coordinating with external counsel, reviewing pleadings and supporting case strategy.
• Review documentation and ensure that contracts, agreements and tenders comply with agreed and approved conditions and make recommendations to the Manager, Legal Services.
• Monitor and respond to feedback from the respective EMTS departments as required.
• Maintain and manage a centralized database and tracking system for all contractual documents and related legal documentation.
• Liaise effectively with relevant internal units/teams/functions in carrying out all relevant activities and provide integrated legal support.
• Attend and contribute to team/divisional/departmental meetings as required.
• Prepare/compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the Manager, Legal Services and management.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager, Legal Services

Requirements:

• First Degree in Law.
• Three (3) to Five (5) years' post NYSC work experience in a Law firm or telecoms environment.

Required Capabilities:
Knowledge:

• Legal Research
• Contract Drafting
• Legislation and Compliance

Skills:

• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Negotiation
• Analytical
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Contract Lifecycle Management
• Behavior
• Passion for Excellence
• Integrity
• Empowering people
• Growing people
• Teamwork
• Customer Focus

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

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