Oct 1, 2018
Reports To: Regional Legal Manager Summary
Assist in the resolution of legal matters and advise management on any legal peculiarities of the Company.
Responsibilities
Ensuring proper negotiation and settlement of litigation issues
Liaising with Contractors
Assist in monitoring and studying the impact of new laws, regulations and legislation that may affect IHS’s activities and make recommendations to the Head of Legal.
Ensure that IHS’s case and legal position in litigation is adequately represented and associated risks to the organization are mitigated.
Assist in resolution of any dispute by and against IHS and manage IHS legal exposure at the regions
Assist in the preparation and review of regulatory dispute resolution submissions at the regions.
Participate in the set up and maintenance of a database of all property documents and other related legal documentation in the regions.
Ensure safe custody of all litigation/dispute resolution files and documents.
Assist in implementing the unit’s work programs and plans in line with agreed procedures and guidelines.
Coordinating all escalated issues and follow up to conclusion – keep a track of all escalations, provide update to the collating department i.e. commercial, deployment, operations etc.
Update the weekly report and share with all regional counsel
Provide updates for inter departmental use on access issues and related matters
Updating the general database with new information on new acquisition – ensuring new sites information are up to date on the general tracker
Following up on new sites that Lease Agreements have not been received through SAQ and our documentation team.
Supporting of other regional counsels with information needed and documentations as the case may be.
Receiving of correspondence and ensuring a timely response is sent out – ensure follow up on correspondence, keep it filed for record purposes
Facilitation of access to lease sites and coordination
Resolution of title and other lease related matters
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Regional Legal Manager and Legal Director.
Education & Experience
Graduate Law Degree
3-4 years’ Experience
Functional Competencies:
Litigation Management
Estate Management
Regulatory, Compliance & Governance
Legal Professional Skills
Contract Management
Data Analysis & Reporting
Relationship Building
Service Level Management
Negotiation
Community/ Landlord Relations
Financial Acumen
Apply via :
Applicants should send their CV’s and Cover Letter to: talent@ihstowers.com indicating in the subject, the name and location of the role.
https://www.myjobmag.com/job/105496/regional-legal-counsel-ihs-towers