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  • Posted: Sep 24, 2018
    Deadline: Oct 1, 2018
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    For 15 years we have been building and managing telecommunications towers that are the essential backbone of mobile telecommunications in Africa - the leapfrog technology driving economic development, prosperity and self-sufficiency across the continent. Right now, IHS is leading a new telecoms service sector driven by the growth of middle class business an...
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    Regional Legal Counsel

    Reports To: Regional Legal Manager

    Summary

    • Assist in the resolution of legal matters and advise management on any legal peculiarities of the Company.

    Responsibilities

    • Ensuring proper negotiation and settlement of litigation issues
    • Liaising with Contractors
    • Assist in monitoring and studying the impact of new laws, regulations and legislation that may affect IHS’s activities and make recommendations to the Head of Legal.
    • Ensure that IHS's case and legal position in litigation is adequately represented and associated risks to the organization are mitigated.
    • Assist in resolution of any dispute by and against IHS and manage IHS legal exposure at the regions
    • Assist in the preparation and review of regulatory dispute resolution submissions at the regions.
    • Participate in the set up and maintenance of a database of all property documents and other related legal documentation in the regions.
    • Ensure safe custody of all litigation/dispute resolution files and documents.
    • Assist in implementing the unit’s work programs and plans in line with agreed procedures and guidelines.
    • Coordinating all escalated issues and follow up to conclusion – keep a track of all escalations, provide update to the collating department i.e. commercial, deployment, operations etc.
    • Update the weekly report and share with all regional counsel
    • Provide updates for inter departmental use on access issues and related matters
    • Updating the general database with new information on new acquisition – ensuring new sites information are up to date on the general tracker
    • Following up on new sites that Lease Agreements have not been received through SAQ and our documentation team.
    • Supporting of other regional counsels with information needed and documentations as the case may be.
    • Receiving of correspondence and ensuring a timely response is sent out – ensure follow up on correspondence, keep it filed for record purposes
    • Facilitation of access to lease sites and coordination
    • Resolution of title and other lease related matters
    • Perform any other duties as assigned by the Regional Legal Manager and Legal Director.

    Education & Experience

    • Graduate Law Degree
    • 3-4 years’ Experience

    Functional Competencies:

    • Litigation Management
    • Estate Management
    • Regulatory, Compliance & Governance
    • Legal Professional Skills
    • Contract Management
    • Data Analysis & Reporting
    • Relationship Building
    • Service Level Management
    • Negotiation
    • Community/ Landlord Relations
    • Financial Acumen

    Method of Application

    Applicants should send their CV's and Cover Letter to: talent@ihstowers.com indicating in the subject, the name and location of the role.

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