{"id":3496,"date":"2026-04-10T16:00:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T16:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/tanzania\/job\/legal-officer-at-airtel\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T16:00:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T16:00:35","slug":"legal-officer-at-airtel","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/tanzania\/job\/legal-officer-at-airtel\/","title":{"rendered":"Legal Officer at Airtel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Why Airtel Africa?<br \/>\nAt Airtel Africa, we act with passion, energy, and a can-do attitude. Innovation with an entrepreneurial spirit drive us. If you like \u201cordinary\u201d, then we are not for you.<br \/>\nWe champion diversity. We anticipate, adapt, and deliver solutions that enrich the lives of communities we serve. we roll up our sleeves to win with our customers.<br \/>\nBy choosing Airtel, you choose to be part of a winning team. All this in addition to a brilliant opportunity to build a career in your field of expertise, across our different operating companies in Africa.<br \/>\nAirtel Africa is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and remain fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.<br \/>\nResponsibilities<br \/>\nLitigation Management<br \/>\nOversee managing, directing, and mitigating the legal risks associated with disputes, lawsuits, and regulatory investigations for the company<br \/>\nThe primary liaison officer between the business and external law firms ensure that legal strategies align with company goals, and that disputes are handled in a cost-effective manner<br \/>\nLiaise with external counsels<br \/>\nEnsure that proper instructions are obtained from the internal User Group that requires external legal services<br \/>\nSpell out the company\u2019s objective for each brief to the external advisors and agree delivery timelines and costs which must be within budget<br \/>\nMonitor delivery and ensure that expected standards are met<br \/>\nReview the advice provided by external counsel to ensure that solutions are provided or collaborate with external advisor until a solution is offered<br \/>\nEscalate matters to manager on a regular basis as required<br \/>\nEnsure all commercial transactions and agreements are drafted, processed within the Quality and kept in safe custody<br \/>\nFamiliarize self with provisions of the Company DOA and relevant policies on Contract Documentation<br \/>\nCheck and ensure that instructions to prepare contracts are well documented by User Groups and approved in line with the provisions of Company DOA<br \/>\nEnsure that the set timelines and standards are adhered to<br \/>\nSource proper form of documentation for each type of transaction<br \/>\nEnsure that drafted document covers all issues and adequately protects the Company\u2019s interests<br \/>\nProviding legal support with respect for Corporate Secretarial Duties<\/p>\n<p>Obtain proper instructions for registration and or filing of corporate documents<br \/>\nDrafting Resolutions, Board Papers and related Documents<br \/>\nKeeping safe and tracking updates of all the key licenses, permits and all the key documents<br \/>\nSupporting the Department in respect of Company\u2019s commercial matters including Intellectual Property matters<br \/>\nObtain proper instructions for registration of intellectual property from the relevant User Group<br \/>\nImmediately take steps to register same marks requiring registration<br \/>\nFollow up with the Regulatory bodies to ensure that all queries raised in the registration process are addressed and cleared<br \/>\nFlag any breach of the Company\u2019s Intellectual Property rights and take steps to reprimand perpetrator in accordance with the legal provisions<br \/>\nQualifications<br \/>\nEducational Qualifications &amp; Functional \/ Technical Skills<br \/>\nBachelor of Laws (LLB)<br \/>\nQualified Advocate licensed to practice in Tanzania Courts.<br \/>\nRelevant Experience (Type of experience and minimum number of years)<br \/>\n3-5 years experience in handling corporate, contractual \/commercial-related legal matters<br \/>\nCandidate must have up-to-date knowledge of commercial law, including, but not limited to:<br \/>\nLitigation management<br \/>\nCompany Law<br \/>\nLegal drafting<br \/>\nGeneral contract law<br \/>\nCorporate and Commercial law<br \/>\nTelecommunications industry structure and business models; and<br \/>\nEmployment law and practice<br \/>\nIntellectual Property law<br \/>\nOther requirements (Behavioral etc.)<br \/>\nAbility to make quick and informed business decisions<br \/>\nMust possess sound knowledge of commercial and business issues<br \/>\nMust be a team player<br \/>\nApply Now<br \/>\nJob Info<br \/>\nJob Identification<br \/>\n760<br \/>\nPosting Date<br \/>\n04\/09\/2026, 04:01 PM<br \/>\nApply Before<br \/>\n04\/17\/2026, 07:31 PM<br \/>\nJob Schedule<br \/>\nFull time<br \/>\nLocations<br \/>\nAirtel Tanzania, Tanzania, DAR ES SALAAM, TZ<br \/>\nSharing is Caring! 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