Etisalat Nigeria, one of the leading telecommunication company operating in the country is currently recruiting for the position of:
Job Title Specialist.Legal Services(Contracts and Advisory)::
Location Lagos,NG
Function
Job Summary
Specialist, Legal Services (Contracts & Advisory)
Assist in drafting and interpreting contractual agreements and ensure that all contracts entered into by Etisalat are consistent with corporate and governmental laws, rules and regulations.
Principal Functions
Assist the Manager, Legal Services (Contracts Advisory) in providing legal advice to assigned departments and divisions on legal issues arising from contracts.
Draft contracts and legal agreements including memoranda of understanding (MoUs) or agreement (MoAs), letters of intent 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 valid, consistent with Etisalat’s policies, rules and regulations, and are in the organisation’s best interest.
Participate in drafting and finalising tender documentation.
Assist in litigation by or against contractors or other counterparties arising out of contracts, agreements, or similar documentation.
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 Etisalat departments as required.
Maintain a database of all contractual documents and related legal documentation.
Liaise with relevant units/teams/functions in carrying out all relevant activities.
Attend team/divisional/departmental meetings as required.
Prepare/compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the Manager, Legal Services.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager, Legal Services.
Educational Requirements
First degree in law
Experience,Skills & Competencies
At least 3 – 5 years work experience in a law firm or telecoms environment
Legal Research
Contract Drafting
Legislation and Compliance
Problem Solving
Communication
Passion for Excellence
Integrity
Empowering people
Growing people
Team work
Customer Focus
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