Manager, Commercial Contracts at Ntel Nigeria

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate the preparation and review of contracts to ensure commercial contracts are fit for purpose, mitigate contractual risks and are delivered within the operational budgets.
• Offer expert insight into commercial contracts across the business
• Provide guidance to support the production of any legal and contractual correspondence including terminations, breach of contract notices etc; which may from time to time be required for Legal engagements
• Support the contracting process for services delivered by ntel to its Customers
• Develop contracting systems to ensure robust processes across the organisation
• Oversee negotiation of commercial agreements and contracts to ensure all contracts are processed in line with ntels’ policies and business objectives
• Negotiating and evolution of contracts to ensure the business does not take excessive risk or contract on inappropriate legal or commercial terms.
• Provides support for the development and implementation of a Contract Management methodology that aligns to best practice and ensures accurate recording of and access to contract information.

Education / Professional Certification

• First Degree in Law (LLB, BL)
• Masters in Law is an advantage
• Professional Certification in Law is desirable
• Membership of the Nigerian Bar Association or any relevant body is required

Minimum 15 years experience including:

• 5-8 years’ experience negotiating and drafting telecom contracts
• 10 years’ proven experience in commercial contract management
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft office packages
• Demonstrable skills and success in leading and developing others.

Competenies
Knowledge:

• Good business acumen
• Skilled in telecom and other service contract negotiation
• Command of relevant operational regulations and Laws.

Skills:

• Negotiation skills
• Leadership skills
• Problem Solving skills
• Ability to deal with complexity
• Creative skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Research & Analytical skills
• Critical thinking
• Persuasive skill
• Result oriented
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Networking skills
• People Management skills
• Excellent relationship building and stakeholder management skills.

Behavioural:

• Integrity
• Adaptability
• Attention to Details
• Proactive and solution-oriented
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Solid time management and organization skills.