Legal Officer at Hoop Telecoms Limited

Hoop Telecoms Limited was established in 2017 as a full Telecommunications Service provider. Since its formation, Hoop Telecoms has been growing rapidly and is emerging as a leading provider of telecommunication and business solutions.

Our goal is to be the telecom company of choice for voice, video, and data for consumers in Nigeria, West Africa, Africa, and globally. Simply put; our vision is global.

HOOPTEL is led by a strong management team with knowledge and extensive experience in the telecom industry, and other professionals with strong administrative skills and experience. We are primarily focused on delivering solutions to customers in Enterprise networks connectivity, Broadband internet services, Voice communication solutions, Video and secured data solutions, Data Centre and co-location services, managed cloud services, and other related telecommunication systems.

We are a company driven to provide our customers with solutions that are customized to fit their current needs, yet flexible enough to accommodate their growth plans, at the most competitive pricing on all service offerings, thus optimizing IT spend and future proofing of our solutions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Officer

Location: Gbagada, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Legal Officer will provide legal advisory support to Hoop Telecoms Limited, ensuring full compliance with Nigerian laws, telecoms regulations, contractual obligations, and corporate governance standards.
• The role requires strong experience within the telecommunications sector, as the officer will handle regulatory filings, site agreements, contract drafting, dispute resolution, vendor negotiations, and industry-specific compliance matters.

Key Responsibilities
Legal Advisory & Compliance:

• Provide legal opinions on telecoms operations, infrastructure projects, enterprise services, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure company compliance with NCC regulations, NITDA guidelines, labour laws, tax legislation, and other applicable statutes.
• Prepare and review regulatory submissions, licenses, permits, and documentation required by government agencies.
• Monitor legal and regulatory changes affecting telecoms operations and advise management accordingly.

Contract Drafting & Review:

• Draft, vet, and negotiate contracts, including:
• Fibre deployment agreements
• Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Lease/Colocation site agreements
• Vendor and supplier contracts
• NDAs, MDAs, and partnership agreements
• Ensure all contracts protect the company’s interests and reflect industry standards.

Dispute Resolution & Litigation Management:

• Manage internal and external disputes related to telecoms services, customer complaints, and operational issues.
• Liaise with external solicitors and monitor litigation processes.
• Prepare case files, evidence, and documentation for legal proceedings.

Corporate Governance:

• Support board activities, prepare board resolutions, and maintain statutory records.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance codes and internal policies.
• Participate in policy creation and audits relating to Legal & Compliance.

Operational Support:

• Support cross-functional teams (Sales, Technology, Finance, HR) with legal guidance.
• Review marketing materials, proposals, and tender documents to ensure legal accuracy.
• Provide legal support for site acquisitions, ROW (Right of Way) matters, and infrastructure expansion projects.
• Draft and manage letters, legal correspondence, and compliance notices

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely delivery of legal opinions and contract reviews.
• Accuracy and completeness of regulatory filings.
• Reduction in operational and legal risks.
• Effective closure of disputes and legal cases.
• Compliance rate with NCC and NITDA regulations.
• Quality of support provided to internal departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Barrister at Law (BL).
• 4 – 5 years post-call legal experience.
• Mandatory: Proven experience working in a telecommunications company or telecoms-related legal practice.
• A male is most preferred for gender balance
• Membership of relevant professional bodies (Nigerian Bar Association; additional certifications in telecoms law are an advantage).

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of the Nigerian telecoms regulatory environment (NCC, NITDA, Federal and State Laws).
• Excellent knowledge of contract law, corporate law, commercial law, and labour law.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Solid research skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• High level of integrity, ethical behaviour, and confidentiality.

Application Closing Date
9th February, 2026.