Officer Legal

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Provide corporate/ commercial legal advice for the company’s operations.

Draft and review Term Sheets, MoU’s, Lease Agreements, Service Contracts, Vendor Contracts, Project Agreements e.t.c.

Ongoing monitoring and advising on legal issues arising from transactions and operations of the business.

Draft leases and correspondence as necessary and perform administrative work related to legal department.

Update project tracking database with current project status to manage timelines.

Interact with members of the legal department and other internal customers to support timely completion of assigned tasks.

Provision of Legal advice to support business stakeholders and ensure legal compliance of business decisions, processes and documentation.

Training of staff on any legal developments impacting the business.

Legal research and provision of guidance on recent legislation and developments.

Functional Knowledge

Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office.

Knowledge of local corporate/ commercial law principles.

Sufficient experience in contract drafting.

Ability to conduct due diligence effectively without supervision.

Ability to work with functional groups and different level of employees throughout the ATC Nigeria organization and affiliates across Africa to effectively and professionally achieve business results.

Strong follow-up skills; ability to organize applicable department timelines and follow up with internal and external customer needs as needed.

Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively.

Strong organizational skills; ability to accomplish multiple tasks within the agreed upon timeframes through effective prioritization of duties and functions in a fast paced environment

Strong track record of building and maintaining solid relationships with both internal and external customers and vendors.

Industries:Telecommunications

Function: Legal/ Lawyer