[attachimg=1 align=left] Bharti Airtel limited is a leading global telecommunications company with operations in 19 countries across Asia and Africa. Bharti Airtel a parent company to Airtel Nigeria, who acquired Zain Nigeria, is currently recruiting for the following position(s):
Job Title: Team Member: Corporate & Commercial (Legal)
Job Code: 1000
JOB PURPOSE
To review and effectively implement the entry into commercial contracts by advising on contracts related points of law, managing discrete tasks involving legal matters to support the department.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Ensure corporate all commercial transactions agreements are drafted and processed within the Quality and Time Standards agreed with the respective business units of the Company:
1. Familiarize self with provisions of the Company DOA and relevant policies on Contract Documentation
2. Check and ensure that instructions to prepare contracts are well documented by User Groups and approved in line with the provisions of Company DOA
3. Ensure that the set timelines and standards are adhered to
4. source proper form of documentation for each type of transaction
5. ensure that drafted document covers all issues and adequately protects the Company's interests
Supporting the Department in respect of Company's corporate & commercial matters including Intellectual Property matters:
1. obtain proper instructions for registration of intellectual property from the relevant User Group
2. Immediately take steps to register same marks requiring registration
3. Follow up with the Regulatory bodies to ensure that all queries raised in the registration process are addressed and cleared
4. Flag any breach of the Company's Intellectual Property rights and take steps to reprimand perpetrator in accordance with the legal provisions
Liaise with external counsel:
1. ensure that proper instructions are obtained from the internal User Group that requires the external legal services
2. spell out the company's objective for each brief to the external advisors and agree delivery timelines and costs which must be within budget
3. monitor delivery and ensure that expected standards are met
4. review the advice provided by external counsel to ensure that solutions are provided or collaborate with external advisor until a solution is proffered
5. Escalate matters to manager on a regular basis as required
Airtel Nigeria Job Vacancies: Team Member - Corporate & Commercial (Legal)
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
Educational Qualifications & Functional / Technical Skills:
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB);
• Call to the Nigerian Bar (BL);
• Master of Laws (LLM) degree may be an added advantage
Relevant Experience (Type of experience and minimum number of years):
• 3-5 years experience in handling contractual /commercial-related legal matters.
• Candidate must have up-to-date knowledge of commercial law, including, but not limited to:
• Legal drafting;
• General contract law;
• Corporate and Commercial law;
• Telecommunications industry structure and business models; and
• Employment law and practice.
• Intellectual Property law
Other requirements (Behavioural etc.):
• Ability to make quick and informed business decisions
• Ability to manage effectively
• Must possess sound knowledge of commercial and business issues
• Must be a team player
Apply here: Work with Bharti Airtel Nigeria (http://www.ng.airtel.com/Workwithus.aspx).