Specialist, Legal Services (Contracts and Advisory) at Etisalat

Etisalat’s vision is a world where people’s reach is not limited by
matter or distance; a world where people will effortlessly stay in touch
with family and friends;
a world where businesses of all sizes can reach new markets without the limitations of distance and
travel.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Specialist, Legal Services (Contracts and Advisory)

Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• Assist in drafting and interpreting contractual agreements and
  ensure that all contracts entered into by Etisalat are consistent with
  corporate and governmental laws, rules and regulations.

Principal Functions

• Assist the Manager, Legal Services (Contracts Advisory) in providing
  legal advice to assigned departments and divisions on legal issues
  arising from contracts.
• Monitor and respond to feedback from the respective Etisalat departments as required.
• Maintain a database of all contractual documents and related legal documentation.
• Liaise with relevant units/teams/functions in carrying out all relevant activities.
• Attend team/divisional/departmental meetings as required.
• Prepare/compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the Manager, Legal Services.
• Draft contracts and legal agreements including memoranda of
  understanding (MoUs) or agreement (MoAs), letters of intent and other
  related documents.
• Review documentation and ensure that contracts, agreements and
  tenders comply with agreed and approved conditions and make
  recommendations to the Manager, Legal Services.
• Research and proffer opinion on any legal inquiries or issues of a
  contractual nature arising out of the interpretation and application of
  contracts and agreements.
• Assist in ensuring that terms and conditions set out in contractual
  documentation are legally valid, consistent with Etisalat’s policies,
  rules and regulations, and are in the organisation’s best interest.
• Participate in drafting and finalising tender documentation.
• Assist in litigation by or against contractors or other
  counterparties arising out of contracts, agreements, or similar
  documentation.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager, Legal Services.

Educational Requirements

• First degree in law

Experience, Skills & Competencies

• At least 3 – 5 years work experience in a law firm or telecoms environment
• Legal Research
• Passion for Excellence
• Integrity
• Empowering people
• Growing people
• Team work
• Customer Focus
• Contract Drafting
• Legislation and Compliance
• Problem Solving
• Communication

How to Apply

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