Job at Etisalat Nigeria for a Legal Services Specialist(Contracts and Advisory)

Etisalat's vision is a world where people's reach is not limited by matter or distance; a world where people will effortlessly stay in touch with family and friends;
a world where businesses of all sizes can reach new markets without the limitations of distance and travel.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Specialist, Legal Services (Contracts and Advisory)

Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• Assist in drafting and interpreting contractual agreements and ensure that all contracts entered into by Etisalat are consistent with corporate and governmental laws, rules and regulations.

• Assist the Manager, Legal Services (Contracts Advisory) in providing legal advice to assigned departments and divisions on legal issues arising from contracts.
• Draft contracts and legal agreements including memoranda of understanding (MoUs) or agreement (MoAs), letters of intent and other related documents.
• Review documentation and ensure that contracts, agreements and tenders comply with agreed and approved conditions and make recommendations to the Manager, Legal Services.
• Monitor and respond to feedback from the respective Etisalat departments as required.
• Maintain a database of all contractual documents and related legal documentation.
• Liaise with relevant units/teams/functions in carrying out all relevant activities.
• Attend team/divisional/departmental meetings as required.
• Prepare/compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the Manager, Legal Services.
• Research and proffer opinion on any legal inquiries or issues of a contractual nature arising out of the interpretation and application of contracts and agreements.
• Assist in ensuring that terms and conditions set out in contractual documentation are legally valid, consistent with Etisalat's policies, rules and regulations, and are in the organisation's best interest.
• Participate in drafting and finalising tender documentation.
• Assist in litigation by or against contractors or other counterparties arising out of contracts, agreements, or similar documentation.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager, Legal Services.

• First degree in law

• At least 3 - 5 years work experience in a law firm or telecoms environment
• Legal Research
• Passion for Excellence
• Integrity
• Empowering people
• Growing people
• Team work
• Customer Focus
• Contract Drafting
• Legislation and Compliance
• Problem Solving
• Communication