Reports To: Manager - Commercial Regulatory
Division: Corporate Services
Mission:
Coordinate all reporting activities concerning regulatory requirements and laws affecting MTNN to ensure the business's long-term viability.
Description:
Prepare correspondence, research, and prepare position papers on key regulatory issues with a focus on Commercial Initiatives, Market and Service Regulation, Regulatory Governance etc.
Provide legal and regulatory opinion/advisory on all issues that impact on MTNN from a regulatory perspective, including new legislation, government policies, etc.
Assist in ensuring the alignment of business operations and initiatives with terms of licenses and approvals, marketing and legal conditions and requirements.
Coordinate all reporting activities and ensure timely submission in consonance with all regulatory requirements and laws, with a view to ensuring long-term viability of the business.
Liaise and negotiate with business partners and regulatory authorities in respect of matters pertaining to MTNN’s operations.
Process and obtain requisite approvals from relevant regulatory authorities on business initiatives.
Act as 1st level interface on commercial regulatory matters and communicate/sensitize stakeholders on relevant developments in commercial regulation and policy.
Follow up with regulatory authorities on submissions and other regulatory issues.
Build and maintain strong relationships with the regulatory agencies and other stakeholders in the telecommunications industry.
Education:
First degree in Law
Called to the Nigerian Bar
Fluent in English
Experience:
3 - 7 years’ experience which includes:
Minimum of 3 years’ legal experience in a law firm or as in-house counsel in a relevant area of specialization with experience of working in cross-functional teams.
Experience working in a medium sized organization.