Legal Manager - Contract Drafting & Regulatory at Pan African Towers Limited

Pan African Towers Limited, is a telecommunications infrastructure and wireless service facilitator. We made our debut on the African continent, starting with initial business operations in Nigeria, in 2017; we will soon have operations in Ghana, and Liberia. We now have close to a thousand towers and operate in every city in Nigeria. We have an aggressive growth plan to reach all parts of Africa and aim to deploy up to thirty-five thousand (35,000) towers, within the next five years to help bridge the broadband coverage gap in Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Manager - Contract Drafting & Regulatory

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The successful candidate will oversee all the drafting, negotiation, and review of contracts, agreements, legal documents and governance matters, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and providing expert legal advice to support the growth and success of the organization and its subsidiaries.
• Negotiate, draft, and finalize  contracts with clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Ensure all contracts comply with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Manage contract administration, including monitoring performance, tracking deadlines, and processing change orders.
• Manage external legal counsel when necessary and monitor legal expenses.
• Organize training programs on legal and ethical matters to employees, promoting a culture of compliance and integrity.
• Handle or oversee the resolution of legal disputes, including litigation and arbitration, and work to protect the organization's interests.
• Ensure compliance with data protection and privacy laws, safeguarding sensitive information and client data.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports as required by relevant financial authorities.
• Build and maintain relationships with regulatory authorities, external legal firms, and industry associations.
• Analyze and mitigate contractual risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify and resolve contract disputes efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Collaborate effectively with project managers, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain a comprehensive contract database and filing system.
• Provide legal advice and counsel to the executive management, and subsidiary leaders on a wide range of legal matters.

Requirements

• A minimum of Bachelor of Law Degree
• Barrister of Law Degree from an accredited law school and active membership in a relevant bar association.
• Minimum of 5 years post-call experience in legal or related areas preferably within the Telecoms Sector.
• Expertise in contract law, including contract drafting, negotiation and review, and corporate governance best practices.
• Proficiency in handling legal disputes, litigation, and arbitration proceedings, and the ability to protect the organization's interests.
• Skill in identifying, assessing, and mitigating legal and regulatory risks that could impact the organization.
• Other requirements are excellent communication skills, negotiation skills, strategic thinking, stakeholder management e.t.c.
• Proficient in contract management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Strong understanding of construction and real estate services laws and regulations, corporate governance, contract law, and compliance requirements specific to the construction and real estate industry.
• In-depth understanding of regulatory compliance requirements. Should be well acquainted with the regulatory environment.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail

Application Deadline  6th June, 2024.