Advisor - Technical Regulatory, Corporate Services and Sustainability at MTN Nigeria

MTN Nigeria - The leader in telecommunications in Nigeria, and a part of a diverse community in Africa and the Middle East, our brand is instantly recognisable. It is through our compelling brand that we are able to attract the right talents who we carefully nurture by continuously improving our employment offerings even beyond reward and recognition.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Advisor - Technical Regulatory, Corporate Services and Sustainability

Requisition Number: 5579
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Job type: Full-time
Job Category: MTN Level 2
Reports To: Manager - Technical Regulatory
Division: Corporate Services and Sustainability

Mission

• Coordinate all reporting activities concerning regulatory requirements and laws affecting MTNN with a view of ensuring long term viability of the business 

Description

• Implement regulatory strategies for technical regulatory matters, including licensing, Quality of Service, Universal Access and spectrum management.
• Identify, monitor and analyze relevant policy trends, laws, relevant news, and government developments in the focus areas that may impact MTN.
• Prepare advisories and guide business strategy and decision-making through regulatory advisory and advance/influence relevant public policies and legislation by advocating MTN’s positions to ensure the attainment of business initiatives. Develop public policy and thought leadership papers when required.
• Ensure compliance with processes for evaluating interconnect and infrastructure agreements, ensuring partner compliance.
• Monitor MTN’s licensing, spectrum, and numbering resources to ensure regulatory adherence.
• Support internal stakeholders in obtaining requisite approvals from regulatory authorities for technical projects/initiatives. 
• Report on and monitor regulatory compliance with stipulated Quality of Service/Quality of Experience metrics to ensure continuous compliance and service improvement.
• Provide guidance on emerging technologies (e.g., AI, 5G), assess regulatory impacts, and support regulatory risk management strategies in respect thereof.
• Proactively manage regulatory risks and ensure regulatory compliance to ensure an overall conducive business environment.
• Prompt and cost-effective management of regulatory filings and payments and approvals (AOL, Spectrum and numbering resources).
• Coordinate all reporting activities and ensure timely submission in compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements to ensure long-term viability of the business.
• Liaise and negotiate with business partners and regulatory authorities in respect of matters pertaining to MTNN’s operations.
• Act as 1st level interface on technical regulatory matters and communicate / sensitize stakeholders on relevant developments in technical regulation and policy.
• Collaborate with relevant divisions to develop inputs and responses to regulatory policies and frameworks, ensuring that MTNN’s interests are taken into account.

Requirements
Education:

• First Degree in Law
• Called to the Nigerian Bar 
• Fluent in English

Experience:
3-7 years’ experience which includes;

• Minimum of 3 years’ legal experience in a law firm or as in-house counsel in a relevant area of specialization with experience of working in cross-functional teams.
• Experience working in a medium sized organization 

Application Closing Date
29th April, 2025, 10:59 PM.