Specialist – Commercial Legal

Main Purpose:

To guide and support on MTN Uganda’s commercial legal and governance portfolio.

MTN Uganda Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is seeking to recruit a competent individual to fill the following position.

Job Title: Specialist – Commercial Legal

Reports to: Senior Manager – Commercial Legal & Company Secretarial

No. of Vacancies: 1

Main Job Functions:

• Negotiating, drafting and/or review of contracts, and providing advice on implications of contractual terms from a legal and risk management perspective.
• Advising on legal and compliance matters based on applicable laws including employment laws.
• Advising on corporate governance legal requirements and best practice.
• Tracking and advising on compliance with corporate policies, constitutional documents, board mandate and terms of reference, and amendment of such documents for compliance with applicable laws and recommended governance practice.
• Preparing and filing statutory notifications and documents.
• Providing necessary support with respect to all board administration and shareholder meeting activities.

Key Performance Areas (Smart)

• Ensure compliance with internal and statutory governance requirements.
• Support the operational teams with reference to managing the company’s commercial contracting portfolio.

Education

• Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognised university in Uganda.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (Bar course qualification) from the Law Development Centre, Uganda.

Work Experience        

• Minimum of 3 years’ work experience in a legal role, with at least 2 years spent in a busy commercial law firm or an in-house legal role in a reputable organization in the private sector. 
• Demonstrable experience in providing governance support including ensuring compliance with statutory governance requirements.
• Demonstrable experience in handling legal advisory aspects related to contract management (including contract negotiation and drafting).
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Competencies                                                                                                                                     

• Strong technical skills with respect to appreciation and application of the law and business communication (oral and written), and ability to deliver high-quality first-draft work product.
• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to continuous improvement and learning.
• Ability to balance working independently with collaborating effectively with a team.
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.