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Legal Manager1

kampala, Uganda * Fulltime
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NFT Consults

Category: Legal Total Positions: Location: kampala, Uganda Fulltime Salary: Not mentioned Posted 1 year ago
You are open-minded and passionate, and your work energizes others. You are committed to the timely delivery of a job well done, and you behave with integrity and transparency.
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KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Contract Management through the Dili Trust and Tarantula Property Management Tools: • Oversee the entire contract lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing all company contracts including Suppliers, Service Providers, Landlords, MNO customers among others. • Ensure all contracts comply with approved Axian Group company policies, legal standards, and regulatory requirements. • Maintain a centralized repository for all contractual documents and records in the DiliTrust portal and Tarantula portals. • Legal Compliance Monitoring: • Develop and implement compliance programs to monitor adherence to contractual obligations including but not limited to Anti-Money Laundering/CFT, KYC obligations, Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Group Gift Policy, Whistleblowing, Conflict of Interest declarations among many others. • Conduct regular audits of contracts to ensure compliance with terms and conditions both contractual and from an approved policy perspective. • Identify and address potential compliance issues or risks associated with all company contracts. • Legal Policy Development with Group Compliance Officer: • Work together with the Group Compliance Officer to develop, update, and enforce internal policies and procedures related to contract management and compliance. • Provide guidance and regular training to staff on contract compliance policies and best practices. • External Legal Services and Litigation: • Ensure the business operates within the industry’s legal and regulatory compliance framework. • Advise on strategy of dealing with ministries, regulatory and other authorities and meet and confer with such authorities where required. • Lead stakeholder engagement with TCRA & the responsible Ministry of ICT and any other key stakeholders in the regulatory environment. • Legal Risk Management: • Keep the Board, the CEO, and members of the management team informed and updated on legislative matters relating to responsibilities and duties relating to regulatory and compliance. • Identify potential risks in contractual agreements and develop strategies to mitigate those risks. • Ensure timely resolution of compliance-related issues and disputes. • Collaborate with legal and risk management teams to address and resolve contract compliance matters. • Reporting and Documentation: • Prepare and present regular reports on contract compliance status and activities to senior management. • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all compliance activities and findings. • Stakeholder Collaboration: • Work closely with internal stakeholders, including legal, finance, procurement, and operations teams, to ensure contract compliance. • Liaise with external parties such as clients, vendors, and regulatory bodies to resolve compliance-related matters. • Training and Development: • Conduct training sessions for employees on contract compliance requirements and best practices as directed and advised by the Group Compliance team. • Stay updated on industry trends, legal developments, and regulatory changes affecting contract compliance.
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Excellent understanding of the mobile mast market, key customers and suppliers in Uganda.Recruitment agency • Detailed knowledge of Local Law and Local Policies. • Excellent ability to read, write and communicate in English. • Good public relations skills (e.g., ability to represent the company and generate positive influence.in the external and internal communities). • Strong negotiation skills. • Ability to work well in a team and contribute to team initiatives. • Proficient in Microsoft (WORD, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). • Analytical Skills • Attention to Detail • Ability to provide Explicit Reports • Strong Decision-making • Strong organizational and relationship management skills. • Strong commercial focus and orientation. • Results-oriented. • High degree of integrity. • Strong People Management Skills. • Strong Follow-Up and Follow Through. • Emotional Intelligence & Behavior • Uganda Law degree required. Admission to the Uganda Bar is an added advantage. • Minimum 8 years PQE serving as a corporate, real estate and transactional attorney. • Prior experience working for UK, EU, or US-based law firms, or legal education in the US, South Africa, UK, would be a plus. • Prior real estate law, telecom/carrier and/or mergers & acquisitions experience especially helpful. • Female candidates encouraged to apply. • Professional competencies • Integrity; leadership; Innovation; Relationship • Good analytical and problem-solving skills • Assertive, Self-starter, Proactive, Innovative, Attention to detail • Self-reliance in the management of assigned tasks • Reliable and methodical with integrity. • Team player with a high level of responsibility • Knowledge and application of Finance management and accounting • Understanding of Uganda Communication Regulatory regime • Understanding of Corporate Finance and M&A • Data analyses and concise accurate legal report writing. • Understanding of the key elements in the tower business • Computer literate and familiar with MS Office suite is critical.
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