Legal and Regulatory Job- MTN Uganda

Department: Legal and Regulatory
Location: MTN TOWERS PLOT 22 HANNINGTON ROAD
Job Description

The main purpose of the job is to advise on commercial; contractual and legal terms and provide legal advice on company related issues of a legal nature.

To draft and peruse product and service agreements as well as ensure that governing policies and procedures are adhered to.

To manage compliance and adherence to contracts.
Job Responsibilities

The prime responsibilities of the position are;

• Advise the company on commercial; contractual; and legal terms;
• Provide legal advice to employees on company related issues of a legal nature;
• Draft different kinds of contracts and agreements for the company.
• Represent the company at meetings and negotiations;
• Contribute to the development of governing company polices in line with the laws of Uganda;
• Ensure that governing polices and procedures are followed; i.e. procurement process, disciplinary procedures;
• Act as a liaison between the company and the company’s external legal advisors and other corporate bodies in Uganda.
• Follow up on legal issues , litigation and the judicial; process
• Deal; with the day to day legal administrative work
• Any other obligation or duty as the Company Secretary may determine.
Job Requirements

The applicant should posses a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and a Diploma in Legal Practice with at least 2 years of professional experience.

In addition he/she should have experience in commercial Law, with good negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills. Be a strong team player, with unquestionable integrity, one who pays attention to detail, able to work under pressure and have ability to interpret legal information

Interested candidates should send their applications with detailed CVs, salary history and benefit package, copies of certificates (Certified originals are to be presented at the interview) and names and addresses of three referees to the Recruitment Officer, MTN-Uganda, P.O. Box 24624, Kampala OR hand delivered at MTN Towers, reception desk, not later than 27th August 2010.

Note: MTN Uganda is an equal opportunities employer and as such qualified ladies are encouraged to apply.