Legal Officer at Hoop Telecoms

Job Summary

• The Legal Officer will provide legal advisory support to Hoop Telecoms Limited, ensuring full compliance with Nigerian laws, telecoms regulations, contractual obligations, and corporate governance standards.
• The role requires strong experience within the telecommunications sector, as the officer will handle regulatory filings, site agreements, contract drafting, dispute resolution, vendor negotiations, and industry-specific compliance matters.

Key Responsibilities
Legal Advisory & Compliance:

• Provide legal opinions on telecoms operations, infrastructure projects, enterprise services, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure company compliance with NCC regulations, NITDA guidelines, labour laws, tax legislation, and other applicable statutes.
• Prepare and review regulatory submissions, licenses, permits, and documentation required by government agencies.
• Monitor legal and regulatory changes affecting telecoms operations and advise management accordingly.

Contract Drafting & Review:

• Draft, vet, and negotiate contracts, including:
• Fibre deployment agreements
• Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Lease/Colocation site agreements
• Vendor and supplier contracts
• NDAs, MDAs, and partnership agreements
• Ensure all contracts protect the company’s interests and reflect industry standards.

Dispute Resolution & Litigation Management:

• Manage internal and external disputes related to telecoms services, customer complaints, and operational issues.
• Liaise with external solicitors and monitor litigation processes.
• Prepare case files, evidence, and documentation for legal proceedings.

Corporate Governance:

• Support board activities, prepare board resolutions, and maintain statutory records.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance codes and internal policies.
• Participate in policy creation and audits relating to Legal & Compliance.

Operational Support:

• Support cross-functional teams (Sales, Technology, Finance, HR) with legal guidance.
• Review marketing materials, proposals, and tender documents to ensure legal accuracy.
• Provide legal support for site acquisitions, ROW (Right of Way) matters, and infrastructure expansion projects.
• Draft and manage letters, legal correspondence, and compliance notices

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of the Nigerian telecoms regulatory environment (NCC, NITDA, Federal and State Laws).
• Excellent knowledge of contract law, corporate law, commercial law, and labour law.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Solid research skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• High level of integrity, ethical behaviour, and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Barrister at Law (BL).
• 4–5 years post-call legal experience.
• Mandatory: Proven experience working in a telecommunications company or telecoms-related legal practice.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies (Nigerian Bar Association; additional certifications in telecoms law are an advantage).

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Timely delivery of legal opinions and contract reviews.
• Accuracy and completeness of regulatory filings.
• Reduction in operational and legal risks.
• Effective closure of disputes and legal cases.
• Compliance rate with NCC and NITDA regulations.
• Quality of support provided to internal departments.