Topic: Senior legal counsel – telecom it based

Core Job Functions / Responsibility:
Work with a team to handle dispute resolution, litigation, arbitration, legal compliance, contracts review and negotiation, procurement, Labour, Immigration, Real Estate, Tax Issues, etc.

Primary activities

• Reports to regional legal director to provide legal opinion and support to management team
• Manage external lawyers for disputes and legal opinions
• Legal support on complicated telecom projects
• Work as company secretary

Job Requirements and Skills
Graduate Qualifications: Law degree from a recognised University REQUIRED.
Post Graduate Qualifications: Post Graduate Degree LLM and MBA would be of ADVANTAGE
Experience: 12 to 15 years work experience with at least 5 years at managerial position experience is preferred and experience in a Telecom environment, NYSC is ESSENTIAL.
Certifications and Training Requirements: Relevant Certifications would be of ADVANTAGE

Key Skills:
· Proficient use of Microsoft Office, Outstanding Process and Systems Documentation, Attention to Detail, Highly Organised, Conflict Resolution, Presentation Skills, Excellent Communication skills, Highly Organised, Team Oriented and Leadership, High Tolerance for Stress, Problem Management (analysis and resolution), Customer Service Orientation, Relationship Builder, High level of Integrity, Time and Priority Management Skills, People Management and Negotiation skills. Superior Analytical.
· Telecom company work experience is Preferred
· Qualification of company secretary is Preferred.
· Dedicated, good team consciousness.
· Organization management and coordination capacity;
· Strong oral and written communication skills
· Strong interpersonal and collaborative teamwork
· Good Communication and Interpersonal Skills
· Problem Solving Skills, Leadership and People Management Behaviour skills
· Passion for Excellence skills
· Integrity
· Location: Lagos

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