Job Title: Senior Manager – Commercial Legal & Governance

Reporting to: General Manager – Corporate Services 

Division – Corporate Services

Mission/ Core purpose of the Job 

Responsible for safeguarding the legal interests of MTN Mobile Money Limited in all its dealings with third parties with respect to commercial transactions entered into by the company. Ensuring best corporate governance practice for MTN Mobile Money Limited and its affiliates and subsidiaries. Providing legal advise and briefs to management and staff.

Main Job Functions:

Commercial:

• Advise the company on commercial contractual and legal terms.
• Provide legal advise to employees on company related matters of a legal nature.
• Draft CAPEX related contracts/agreements for the company.
• Represent the company at meetings and negotiations with third parties.
• Contribute to the development of governing company policies in line with the laws of Uganda.
• Ensure that governing policies and procedures are followed.
• Act as a liaison between the company and the company’s external legal advisors and other corporate bodies in Uganda.
• Follow up on all legal matters including and not limited to litigation.
• Deal with the day-to-day legal administrative work.

Litigation:

• Manage all litigation matters involving the company (i.e) ensure that the company is properly represented in actions filed for and against it.
• Oversee the negotiation and drafting of leases and conveyancing documents and ensure the company’s interests are protected.
• Oversee the prosecution of fraud cases against third parties in liaison with the government agencies.
• Manage litigation spend in accordance with the approved budget.
• Ensure that the company complies with the approved budget.
• Advise the company on all court related matters and arbitration proceedings that affect the company.

Board and Corporate Governance:

• Board and Committee Company Secretarial Support: Organizing and facilitating board and committee meetings including scheduling meetings, preparing and distributing agendas and board packs, and ensuring accurate minutes of the meetings.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring that the company complies with all relevant laws, regulations, and corporate governance standards including advising the board and management on compliance matters and ensuring timely filing and disclosures to regulatory authorities/bodies.
• Record Keeping and Documentation: Maintaining and safeguarding corporate records including managing statutory registers, records of shareholders and directors, and ensuring that all corporate documents are accurate and up-to-date.
• Any other responsibilities that might be assigned by the Company Secretary

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in law (Honors) from a recognized university.
• PGD in Legal Practice from LDC
• Enrolled Advocate

Experience:

• A minimum of 8 years’ experience, 5 of which must have been as an advocate of the high court of Uganda
• Experience in Fintech, Banking or Telecom services is preferred or any other related field.
• Experience working in a global/multinational enterprise with a good understanding of emerging markets.

Knowledge & Training:

• Contract drafting
• Commercial law/Company law/Corporate law
• Litigation
• Negotiation, Diplomacy and Team building Skills
• Organized, Disciplined & Prudent
• Skilled Communicator.
• People skills
• Emotional Intelligence
• Excellent Communication skills (written & Oral)
• Strong Interpersonal skills
• Excellent execution skills with speed, clarity and resilience.
• Work under minimum supervision.
• Coordination Techniques
• Telephone etiquette
• Strong Negotiation skills
• A good understanding of the area of legal specialty.
• Charisma and character
• Assertive when necessary.
• Honest and open
• Critical Thinker.

Behavioral Qualities

• Assertive
• Initiative
• Perseverance
• Attention to detail
• Team Player
• Can-do
• Integrity
• Reliability
• Flexibility and comfortable with change
• Commitment to quality and high performance
• Positive Attitude.

NB: Presentation of false academic documents and certification will lead to criminal prosecution. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Should you not hear from us within fourteen (14) days from the closing date of this advertisement, you may consider your application to be unsuccessful.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.