Manager, Commercial Contracts at Natcom Investment and Development Company Limited (Trading as NTEL)

NTEL, is a Nigerian telecommunications company that launched as a 4G LTE provider in 2016. It was formed after NATCOM Development and Investment Limited (NatCom) acquired the assets of the defunct NITEL. NTEL aims to redefine the Nigerian telecommunications landscape by offering high-speed internet access and clear voice over LTE. NTEL aims to deliver its services across the largest possible network coverage in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Manager, Commercial Contracts

Location: Lagos Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate the preparation and review of contracts to ensure commercial contracts are fit for purpose, mitigate contractual risks and are delivered within the operational budgets.
• Offer expert insight into commercial contracts across the business
• Provide guidance to support the production of any legal and contractual correspondence including terminations, breach of contract notices etc; which may from time to time be required for Legal engagements
• Support the contracting process for services delivered by ntel to its Customers
• Develop contracting systems to ensure robust processes across the organisation
• Oversee negotiation of commercial agreements and contracts to ensure all contracts are processed in line with ntels’ policies and business objectives
• Negotiating and evolution of contracts to ensure the business does not take excessive risk or contract on inappropriate legal or commercial terms.
• Provides support for the development and implementation of a Contract Management methodology that aligns to best practice and ensures accurate recording of and access to contract information.

Education / Professional Certification

• First Degree in Law (LLB, BL)
• Masters in Law is an advantage
• Professional Certification in Law is desirable
• Membership of the Nigerian Bar Association or any relevant body is required

Minimum 15 years experience including:

• 5-8 years’ experience negotiating and drafting telecom contracts
• 10 years’ proven experience in commercial contract management
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft office packages
• Demonstrable skills and success in leading and developing others.

Competenies
Knowledge:

• Good business acumen
• Skilled in telecom and other service contract negotiation
• Command of relevant operational regulations and Laws.

Skills:

• Negotiation skills
• Leadership skills
• Problem Solving skills
• Ability to deal with complexity
• Creative skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Research & Analytical skills
• Critical thinking
• Persuasive skill
• Result oriented
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Networking skills
• People Management skills
• Excellent relationship building and stakeholder management skills.

Behavioural:

• Integrity
• Adaptability
• Attention to Details
• Proactive and solution-oriented
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Solid time management and organization skills.

Application Closing Date
8th August, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV (PDF) to: careers@ntel.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.