Legal and Regulatory Manager at Phase3 Telecom Limited

Phase3 Technologies is West Africa’s largest independent fibre optic infrastructure and telecommunications services provider. With coverage of 6000km and counting, the company is licensed to run its network on Nigeria’s power infrastructure with expansion into the ECOWAS region using its unique Right of Way (RoW). Phase3 is headquartered in Abuja and currently drives a fast growing efficient, affordable and reliable backbone that services many of the region's largest telecommunications operators, internet service providers (ISPs), government institutions, schools, universities, multinationals, corporate organizations, small businesses, hospitals and residences in Nigeria and West Africa sub-region.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal and Regulatory Manager

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full Time

Role Summary

• This role shall take responsibility for contract drafting and vetting towards ensuring total and complete protection of company’s interest in her contractual relationship with third parties.
• The role shall also be responsible for interfacing with regulatory and government Agencies while ensuring monthly report of activities to the Team.
• This position shall be responsible for ensuring weekly reporting of the activities of the Team.
• He/She will undertake all corporate administrative duties of the Dept. as may be directed by the HoD.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Timely and efficient drafting of contracts, vetting of Agreements, MoU’S and Leases.
• Review Licenses, Highlight obligations and make adequate observations and recommendations.
• Timely processing of regulatory requirements and demands from government agencies to forestall disruptions.to Company’s operations and activities.
• Render legal opinion on any relevant topic/subject to the HoD and Management as the need arises.
• Contribution to risk management and business development.
• Liaise with other Government Agencies on business related matters as may be instructed by HoD and Management and give time feedback as required.
• Effective and efficient liaison with external solicitor on litigation matters and share update on court sessions attended with the team.
• To undertake other assignments as may be assigned by the HoD.

Requirements
Education:

• An LL.B Degree from a reputable University.
• B.L. from Nigerian Law School.
• Master’s Degree will be an added advantage.

Work Experience:

• Between 5 - 9 years post-call experience.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Professionalism
• Self-Motivated & High Achiever
• Internal Customer Relationship Management Skills.
• Team player, and able to work on own initiative.
• Dynamic and Creative; Ability to assimilate quickly and act decisively.
• Good knowledge of law and development related thereto.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Result oriented
• People oriented and with ability to relate well.
• Open minded approach to solving problems and dealing with new challenges.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: HRgroup@phase3telecom.com using "Application - Legal and Regulatory Manager" as the subject of the mail.