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Regional Manager Legal Services At Etisalat Nigeria

Regional Manager Legal Services At Etisalat Nigeria

Etisalat Nigeria commenced commercial operations on23 October 2008 with a promise to deliver innovative and quality services in Nigeria, Since then, Nigeria has continued to witness its innovative services.

Etisalat redefined speed with the roll-out of the unique 3.75G HSPA+ network and It has continued to prove itself an innovative company keen to give its subscribers the best possible experience at the most affordable price.

Etisalat Nigeria has seen unprecedented growth in the Nigerian telecoms industry with 18 million subscribers and consistently demonstrates its core values of – teamwork, integrity, passion for excellence, empowering our people and growing our people to Nigerians as it offers them world-class telecommunications services..

Etisalat has received several awards and endorsements for its quality and innovative services. Barely six months of operations in Nigeria, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) pronounced Etisalat, Nigeria’s best network based on quality of service indices. In November 2012, Etisalat again received another award from the NCC for Excellent Customer Service. Other notable awards include – Brand of the Year award, Fastest Growing GSM Company of the Year, Best Marketing Company, Most Innovative Corporate Social Responsibility Company, Friendliest Tariff Mobile Operator, Best Telecoms Customer Service and Most Innovative Mobile Operator among others.

Indeed, at Etisalat the future is a world in which technology extends people’s reach on all fronts.

Regional Manager Legal Services At Etisalat Nigeria

Job Summary

Serves as principal point of legal advice atEtisalat’s region ensuring protection of Etisalat’s interest.

Principal Functions

Advice Etisalat region on local and international legal matters including civil, criminal contractual, telecom regulatory and labour laws thatmay affect Etisalat activities or employees

Ensure compliance with relevant legislation/regulations and give adequate legal advice in order to reduce risk liability within the region

Advice Etisalat on Legal matters relating to property and site acquisition or Collocationin the region.

Oversee the preparation of all leases, infrastructure sharing or collocation Agreements, licenses and related documents, covering Etisalat on any legal peculiarities of the region

Demonstrate ownership of the regional matters and advice Etisalat on legal peculiarities of the region

Monitor and study the impact of new laws regulations and legislations that may affect Etisalat’s employees and activities and make recommendations to the Head, Regional Legal Services.

Keep abreast of global and local best practices as it relates to the department’s activities

Continuously assist in reviewing the departments/teams activities and make recommendations for improvement and implement approved initiatives to ensure enhanced performance of the team.

Establish and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders

Ensure effective case management strategy and adequate representation in Litigation matters involving Etisalat and mitigate associated risks to Etisalat

Monitor Litigation (including any alternative dispute resolution mechanisms) by and against Etisalat and manage Etisalat’s legal exposure in matters within the region. Where external counsel is required, assist the Head, Legal Operations and Litigation in acting as a liaison for external counsel’s contact and coordination with Etisalat

Conduct searches on land which Etisalat proposes to lease or purchase

Give qualitative legal advice on title verification/due diligence and ensure proper documentation for property acquisition

Ensure proper documentation and compliance with lease terms in approving renewals

Draft Deeds, Lease Agreements, Infrastructure Sharing and Collocation Agreements, Addendums and other property documents as may be required in the region

Champion the execution of all leases, licenses and legal documents by the appropriate personnel of the company

Participate in the setting and maintenance of database of all properties and other related legal documentation

Ensure safe custody of all property related files and documents

Assist in implementing the units work programs and plans in line with agreed upon procedures and guidelines.

Assist in planning and managing the human and material resources of the department/team to optimize performance, morale and enhance productivity

Manage inter-functional relations to ensure synergy across the various departmental functions

Provide leadership and guidance to team members and manage subordinate performance towards the achievement of overall team objectives

Monitor and control the budgetary needsof the function

Prepare /compile agreed periodic activities and performance reports for the attention of the Head, Legal Operations and Litigation

Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head, Legal Operations and Litigation.

Educational Requirements

First degree in Law.

A Postgraduate / professional qualificationin a related field will be an added advantage.

Experience,Skills & Competencies

6 – 8 years work experience, with at least three (3) years in a Supervisory role

Telecoms Regulations

Legislation and Compliance

Legal Contract Drafting

Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution

Communication

Decision Making

Leadership and People Management

Passion for Excellence

Integrity

Empowering people

Growing people

Team work

Customer Focus

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