Contracts Drafting & Review

JOB CODE 1006

JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title Contracts Drafting and Review

Business Unit / Function Legal
Location Lagos, Nigeria

Department Commercial Legal


JOB PURPOSE
To review and effectively implement the entry into commercial contracts by advising on contracts related points of law, managing discrete tasks involving legal matters to support the department.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Expected End Results
Supporting Activities
Ensure corporate and commercial transactions agreements are drafted and processed within the Quality and Time Standards agreed with the respective business units of the Company.

Familiarize self with provisions of the Company DOA and relevant policies on Contract Documentation
Check and ensure that instructions to prepare contracts are well documented by User Groups and approved in line with the provisions of Company DOA
Ensure that the set timelines and standards are adhered to
Source proper forms of documentation for each type of transaction
Ensure that drafted document covers all issues and adequately protects the Company’s interests
Ensure Contract sign-off form is properly executed by all stakeholders reflecting a summary of relevant clauses and deviations
Ensure proper management of contract in accordance with the stipulated policies and processes
Supporting the Department in respect of Company’s corporate & commercial matters including Intellectual Property matters

Obtain proper instructions for registration of intellectual property from the relevant User Group
Immediately take steps to register marks requiring registration
Follow up with the regulatory bodies to ensure that all queries raised in the registration process are addressed and cleared
Flag any breach of the Company’s Intellectual Property rights and take steps to reprimand perpetrator in accordance with the legal provisions

Liaise with external counsel

Ensure that proper instructions are obtained from the internal User Group that requires the external legal services
Enumerate the Company’s objective for each brief to the external advisors and agree delivery timelines and costs which must be within budget
Monitor delivery and ensure that expected standards are met
Review the advice provided by external counsel to ensure that solutions are provided or collaborate with external advisor until a solution is proffered
Escalate matters to manager on a regular basis as required

Other Dimensions

No. of direct reports:
External Solicitors: _____about 10 which can be used on adhoc basis______________
Usual documentation volume: __an average of about 30 contracts and documents a month____________

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Educational Qualifications & Functional / Technical Skills

Bachelor of Laws (LLB);
Call to the Nigerian Bar (BL);
Master of Laws (LLM) degree may be an added advantage

Relevant Experience (Type of experience and minimum number of years)

3-5 years cognate experience in handling contractual /commercial-related legal matters in a top-tier law firm or large size commercial enterprise.
Candidate must have up-to-date knowledge of commercial law, including, but not limited to:
Legal drafting;
General contract law;
Contract Management
Corporate and Commercial law;
Telecommunications industry structure and business models; and
Employment law and practice.
Intellectual Property law
Other requirements (Behavioural etc.)

Ability to make quick and informed business decisions
Ability to work long hours
Ability to manage effectively
Must possess sound knowledge of commercial and business issues
Must be a team player
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