Job Objective:\u00a0<\/p>\n
Provide support on the day-to-day commercial contracting requirements for the group operations. The candidate will play a key role in supporting review and management of contracts in the organisation. This position requires a commercially minded legal professional with strong attention to detail and experience in commercial contracting<\/p>\n
Reporting Line:\u00a0Senior Manager Legal<\/p>\n
Key Duties and Responsibilities<\/p>\n
\tSupport with the day-to-day activities of the commercial contracts team
\n\tConduct KYC (Know Your Clients) and KYS (Know Your Supplier) reviews and support in client and supplier onboarding from a compliance and contracting perspective
\n\tUndertake the review and advising on the day-to-day contracting requirements that relate to approval of standard (or variations) legal terms and conditions for the group purchase orders and sales orders
\n\tProvide support on the creation of contracting terms for non-standard commercial contracts for the group business and guide the business to achieve the group business’s intentions in line with the set legal policies
\n\tNegotiate with external parties (clients or suppliers) on contracting terms, ensuring that the group is able to retain its contracting policies and terms of engagement as set out in the various policies
\n\tSupport with the management of the Contract Life Cycle Management across the group
\n\tHighlight and engage with the legal operations team on any legal process improvements that will help in providing the required tools necessary for the provision of legal services by the commercial contracts to the group business
\n\tSupport with dispute\/conflict resolutions in the contracting prior to the undertaking of debt collection process and\/or litigation
\n\tPerform any tasks as assigned by the supervisor<\/p>\n
Minimum Qualifications<\/p>\n
\tBachelor\u2019s degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognized institution.
\n\tPostgraduate Diploma in Law and admission to the Bar in a relevant jurisdiction is required; a Master\u2019s degree in Law (LL.M) or a related field will be an added advantage.
\n\tMinimum of 3\u20135 years\u2019 relevant professional experience, either in an in-house legal role or within a reputable law firm.
\n\tDemonstrated exposure to or experience within the telecommunications and\/or data centre industry will be highly advantageous.
\n\tBilingual proficiency is essential, with excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and French.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.<\/p>\n
Experience and Skills<\/p>\n
\tSelf-motivated, proactive and able to lead and work with teams in a multi-geographical environment
\n\tStrong organisational skills to operate effectively in a fast-moving and dynamic environment
\n\tExcellent communication skills with the ability to influence and form good working relationships at all levels
\n\tAbility to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change-oriented setting with good knowledge of the range of applicable laws and regulations in Africa and within the sectors of the group\u2019s business
\n\tAbility to communicate and interact with officials at all levels of government and\/or in various enterprises
\n\tStrong skills in drafting various legal documents and communicating complex issues clearly and concisely
\n\tAbility to speedily grasp the essence, content and implications of the group\u2019s business and the related contracting documents in order to be able to provide advice on them
\n\tAbility to review under strict deadlines, long and complex transactions and other legal documents
\n\tNegotiating skills and capacity to work with other professionals, including non-legal professionals, to develop innovative solutions to conflicting interests and positions
\n\tFamiliarity with the telecommunication sector, business strategy and various forms of funding and acquisitions is desirable
\n\tStrong project management and execution skills, including the ability to think strategically while managing the details, and to make clear recommendations<\/p>\n
Attributes<\/p>\n
\tClient-focused, relationship builder
\n\tIntegrity, honesty with high ethical standards
\n\tBoundless, passionate and flexible
\n\tPersonal excellence, accuracy and attention to detail
\n\tCollaborative, achieve results through teamwork and partnerships
\n\tWillingness and ability to work under pressure, multi-task and think creatively
\n\tFriendly, approachable, patient, persistent and an avid team-player
\n\tWell-presented and professional<\/p>\n
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