JOB ADVERTISEMENT : Senior Manager - Commercial Legal  - MTN Cameroon - Mobile Telecommunication Networks  - Douala, Littoral

Senior Manager - Commercial Legal.Corporate Services and Legal
Douala, Littoral, Cameroon
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Job Description
We at MTN Cameroon are a purpose and value-led organization.

At MTN Cameroon we believe that understanding our people’s needs and aspirations is key to creating experiences that delight you at work, every day. We are committed to fostering an environment where every member of our Y’ello Family is heard, understood, and empowered to live an inspired life. Our values keep us grounded and moving in the right direction. Most importantly, they keep us honest. It is not something we claim to be. It is in our DNA.

As an organisation, we consider it our mission to create an exciting and rewarding place to work, where our people can be themselves, thrive in positivity and ignite their full potential. A workplace that boosts creativity and innovation, improves productivity, and ultimately drives meaningful results. A workplace that is built on relationships and achieving a purpose that is bigger than us. This is what we want you to experience with us!

Our commitments go beyond an organisational promise. It is in our leadership and managerial  ethos to meaningfully partner with our employees, customers, and stakeholders with a vision to realise our shared goals.

Our values dubbed, LIVE Y’ello, are the cornerstone of our culture.

Lead with Care

Can-do with Integrity

Collaborate with Agility

Serve with Respect

Act with Inclusion

Responsibilities
Litigations Management

Develop and socialize PPPs for the management of litigations
Design, update and ensure adherence to a robust litigations strategy
Maintain proper filing/archiving of litigations files
Set up, coordinate and evaluate the work of company panel of lawyers
Manage the distribution of matters to lawyers to avoid conflict of interests and concentration risks
Supervise internal discovery on all litigations and prelitigation
Work with external counsels to implement litigation strategy
Oversee all steps of the litigations proceedings to ensure fair and cost-effective resolution
Proper provisioning of litigations and disclosure of contingent liabilities
Manage interactions with Group Legal and Regulatory on Material litigations
Ensure accurate and timeous reporting on litigations matters to MTN Group Legal and Regulatory, the Board of Directors, and EXCO
Document Review and E-Discovery:

Oversee e-discovery processes, managing the identification, collection, and review of electronic documents
Conduct privilege reviews to identify and protect sensitive legal information during discovery
Projects

Handle legal stream of company’s projects.  
Conduct due diligence on legal aspects of the projects of the company as assigned
Ensure the successful and pro-active management of legal aspects of implementation of Group projects at country level with a view that implementation of Project at country level aligns with objectives and broader activities of Project at Group level;
Ensure compliance with project plans and timelines for deliverables in so far as it is within the legal & function’s control.
Contract Management

Draft, negotiate and formalize legal aspects of commercial arrangements and agreements with high level of complexity.
Structure, negotiate, and prepare commercial transactions in order to reduce/eliminate commercial risk to the operations, and ensuring incorporation of inputs from relevant stakeholders.
Legal Research and Analysis:

Utilize advanced legal databases & research tools to stay informed about changes in laws, regulations, and precedents
Conduct thorough legal research and analysis, summarizing key findings for use in case preparation
Raise other divisions and management awareness on potential legal issues
Identify, develop and roll-out training and awareness sessions relevant to non-legal staff
Attend to all legal queries in relation to MTN business and contracts as required
Ensure approved Key Risk Indicators pertaining to Litigations remain within threshold
Legal Advisory

Act in a supporting and advisory capacity to Management and employees as necessary,
Research and provide legal opinions, gathering and evaluating relevant facts, researching applicable laws and provide recommendations on the legal consequences of business initiatives, projects, decisions and highlighting attendant risks.
Stakeholder Management

Multiply initiatives towards judiciary and administrative authorities to build ethical relationships with the company
Support efforts towards influencing Governmental Policies affecting the Company’s businesses through active participation to GICAM
Manage outside counsel and other advisors as may be required.
   Legal Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Collaboration:

Work closely with regulatory affairs teams to monitor & ensure ongoing compliance with laws and regulations
Budget management

Prepare and submit contributions for the legal budget
Ensure robust budget management to stay within/below approved budget
PPPs

Ensure adherence to and regular update of all procedures and processes pertaining to litigations management
Overall
Contribute to the design of the departmental strategy in alignment with the company’s strategy
Drive initiatives to build and strengthen the Legal Team
Prepare key departmental updates, reports and presentations for management review
Drive Legal Department marketing actions to enhance awareness and collaboration with other departments for a seamless delivery of results
Qualifications
Education:

4-year Academic Degree with Honours (LLB or equivalent preferred)
Experience:

06 to 08 years legal work experience in commercial legal practice or within the Legal Department of reputable and structured business environment, preferably a multinational corporation or in a commercial legal practice;
3 years in managerial position
Experience advising on, managing and negotiating complex commercial transactions and agreements, including experience drafting and negotiating contracts involving the provision of ICT services and support.
Experience advising on, managing and negotiating commercial transactions involving multiple jurisdictions (an advantage).
Experience working with and managing multiple stakeholders
Experience working in, or advising, entities operating in the telecommunications or finance industry (an advantage)
 

Competencies:

Functional Knowledge:

In-depth knowledge local laws and regulations
In depth knowledge of the Cameroonian judiciary system and the functioning of the courts system (Civil & Common Law);  
Litigations Management
Legal Analytics Platforms
Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Banking and financial law and regulations
OHADA Law and business law                    
Contract Management
Legal Advisory
Negotiation principles and practices
Service Level Agreement Management
Financial and tax acumen
Reporting
Research Orientation
Stakeholder Relations Management
Telecommunications business
Telecommunications legal and regulatory environment
Business PPP Design and Reengineering
Computer Literacy
Skills

Analytical Thinker
Data Visualization Skills:
E-Discovery Software
Cybersecurity Awareness
Semantic Search Techniques  
Culture and Change Champion
Supportive People Manager
Relationship Manager
Results Achiever
Strategy Formulator
Decisive Problem Solver
Innovative Value Creator
Operationally Astute
Behavioural Qualities

Adaptable
Complete candour
Culturally aware
Emotional Intelligence
Customer centricity
Relationship Builder  
Integrity
Leadership
Detail-oriented
Time management

Apply Before
11/12/2024, 11:59 PM

 All applications must be submitted ONLINE at : https://ehle.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/requisitions?location=Cameroon&locationId=300000000273784&locationLevel=country&mode=location