Specialist, Legal Services (Contracts & Advisory) at Etisalat Nigeria

Etisalat's vision is a world where people's reach is not limited by matter or distance; a world where people will effortlessly stay in touch with family and friends; a world where businesses of all sizes can reach new markets without the limitations of distance and travel.

Etisalat Nigeria is recruiting to fill the below position of:

Job Title: Specialist, Legal Services (Contracts & Advisory)

Location: Lagos, NG

Job Summary
To assist in drafting, negotiating and interpreting formal contracts on behalf of Etisalat; and ensure that all contracts entered into by Etisalat are consistent with requisite local and international laws, rules and regulations.

Principal Functions

• Draft and negotiate legal contracts including technical contracts, commercial contracts, finance contracts, consultancy contracts, engagement letters, letters of intent and other related documents.
• Develop and update template contracts to suit the various contractual requirements of Etisalat.
• Provide legal advisory services and liaise with external counsel/consultants on various Etisalat special projects.
• Research and proffer opinions to departments/divisions on legal enquiries or issues of a contractual nature arising out of the interpretation and application of contracts.
• 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 and provide legal assistance to tender committees at Etisalat.
• Assist in litigation by or against contractors or other counterparties arising out of contracts or similar documentation.
• Develop and 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.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager or Head, Commercial and Corporate Services.

Educational Requirements
First degree in law

Experience, Skills & Competencies

• At least 3-5 (five) years work experience in a law firm or telecoms environment
• Legal Research
• Legal Contract Drafting
• Legislation and Compliance
• Problem Solving
• Negotiation
• Communication
• Passion for Excellence
• Integrity
• Empowering people
• Growing people
• Team work
• Customer Focus

Application Closing Date
Not Stated

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should
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