Legal Officer

LEGAL OFFICER

Location:
Gbagada - Lagos

Department:
Legal & Regulatory

Reports To:
Head, Legal

Experience Required:
Minimum 4–5 years

Industry Requirement:
Telecommunications experience is mandatory

1. 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.

2. Key Responsibilities
A. 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.

B. 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.

C. 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.

D. 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.

E. 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 correspondences, and compliance notices.

3. 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.

4. Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Barrister at Law (BL).
• Minimum 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 is an advantage).

5. 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.

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