Specialist Commercial Properties and Disputes Litigation at Etisalat Nigeria

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

Etisalat Nigeria is recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Specialist Commercial Properties and Disputes Litigation

Location: Lagos,NG

Job Summary
Advise Etisalat on relevant laws that may affect Etisalat's activities in property/site acquisition, collocation/infrastructure sharing arrangements, litigation and dispute resolution.

Principal Functions

• Monitor and study the impact of new laws, rules and regulations that may affect Etisalat's property/sites, collocation/infrastructure sharing arrangements, litigation and dispute resolution and make recommendation to the Head, Property/Site Acquisition.
• Assist in the preparation of all assignments, leases, licences and related documents covering Etisalat's properties/sites. Ensure all property documents are renewed in advance of expiry dates as required.
• Liaise with individual departments/divisions and provide advice on legal issues arising from property/site acquisition, collocation/infrastructure sharing arrangements, litigation and dispute resolution.
• Ensure that terms and conditions set out in contractual documentation are legally valid, consistent with Etisalat's policies, rules and regulations, and are in the organization's best interest.
• Ensure that legal formalities are adhered to including regulatory permits and registration.
• Assist in the management of Etisalat Dispute and complaint investigation, issue holding letters and/or final letters as the case may be and promote resolution of issues and maintain Etisalat Dispute tracker/database.
• Review and contribute to case management strategy developed by external counsel.
• Review and amend court processes, identify and collate documentary evidence, identify and prepare internal witnesses for court cases and attend court to represent Etisalat.
• Liaise and work with Etisalat's relevant departments and external counsel to prosecute or defend litigation by or against Etisalat, attend court cases as may be required from time to time to represent Etisalat, and maintain Etisalat's litigation tracker/database
• Research and proffer opinion on any legal inquiries or issues relating to property/site acquisition, collocation/infrastructure sharing arrangements, litigation and dispute resolution.
• Participate in the set up and Maintain a database of all properties/sites, related documents and other legal documentation
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head, Property, SAQ, Disputes and Litigation

Educational Requirements
First degree in Law

Experience, Skills & Competencies

• Three (3) to Five (5) years work experience in a Law firm or telecoms environment
• Legal Research
• Legal Contract Drafting
• Litigation Management
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Passion for Excellence
• Integrity
• Empowering people
• Growing people
• Team work
• Customer Focus

Application Closing Date
1st April, 2014

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online