Legal Executive would have the following responsibilities:
Creation, Sign Off and maintaining data of all Telecommunication Agreements signed by the company with their clients
Creation, Sign Off and maintaining data of all Agreements signed by the company with their partners and vendors.
Ensuring the company functions as per the Law of Land and Legal framework is adhered to
Advise and represent clients in courts, before government agencies, and in private legal matters
Draft a wide variety of legal agreements
Provide advice on corporate legal issues and business matters.
Provide internal advisory services to the business units and departments within the Company.
Provide commercial legal support to all departmental projects and job functions.
Accurate and timely advice to the executives and employees on changes to the law affecting the company
Ensure the development of service level agreements for service support and delivery.
Monitor the maintenance of the registers and other records required to be maintained by the Company under the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA).
Assist in the development of guidelines, policies, procedures.
Analyze and review legal agreements, legislation and documents for the Board.
Regularly ensure (internal & external) compliance with laid down guidelines, policies and procedures; investigate issues of non-compliance as may be required.
Any other duties as may be assigned
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Managing Director
CIO & other Directors
All HODs
All Employees
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS
Fair Knowledge of Telecom Technologies:
Internet Bandwidth & Leased Circuits
Smart Solutions & Internet of Things (IoT)
Internet Broadband
Soft skills:
Proven experience as a legal counsel in business environment
Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law, intellectual property rights, copyrights and patents according to Nigerian Law
Full comprehension of the influences of external environment of a corporation
Demonstrated ability to create legal defensive or proactive strategies
High degree of professional ethics and integrity
Sound judgement and ability to analyze situations and information
Outstanding communication skills
A high level of Confidentiality
Critical thinking skills
Persuasive Skills
Analytical skills and Attention to details
Ability to create strong positioning of Organization, Management and self
KEY MEASURABLES
Number of Agreements Signed Off
Percentage of Agreements Signed against existing clients
Initiatives towards making Legal Framework Business Friendly & Protecting Company’s interest
Agreement Turnaround Time
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
A graduate degree in Law
NYSC Certified
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 3 years of experience in Legal Department in Telecommunications Industry with a fair knowledge of laws & by laws of NCC and other communication agencies.