POSITION: | HEAD LEGAL AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS |
REPORTING TO: | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER |
JOB GRADE: | E1 |
DUTY STATION: | WINDHOEK |
KEY PURPOSE:
The position is part of Telecom Namibia’s Executive Committee of Management (EXCO) and is responsible to effectively deal & comply with the legal environment in which TN has to operate and ensure that legal risk is minimized and legal advantages /opportunities are optimized. Guide, ensure and enforce TN adherence to a legal framework of e.g. employment contracts, commercial contracts, etc. and ensure the development & enforcement of appropriate documentation, legal guidelines and preconditions. Advises EXCO and the Board of Directors on all matters that has serious legal implications and effectively deal with all litigations and legal actions that the company faces, coordinate various external service providers in this process. Actively part-take in EXCO decision making and following through on Board/EXCO assigned projects.
Key Result Areas WILL INTER ALIA INCLUDE:
- Provides guidance on legal strategies, tactics, practices and legal risk management to Telecom Management, statutory Board and the Board Committees.
- Provides legal advice, makes recommendations, share information and reports on legal and regulatory related matters.
- Develops, maintain and review Telecom Legal Policies, Procedures, Guidelines whilst building legal capacity
- Assesses Telecom standard legal documentation, forms, records and related services.
- Handles and monitors litigation drafts, standardize and ensure enforcement of contracts both external (e.g. with suppliers, business relationships, business rights, etc.) and (internal) employment & services contract matters.
- Manages legal projects, research and investigations related cases and issues.
- Build and maintain relationships with institutions affecting the legal environment and compliance(e.g. NCC, CRAN)
- Manages TN legal function and department allocated human resources, financial resources whilst providing legal support system, include outsourced services.
KEY qualifications and experience REQUIRED:
The ideal candidate should hold an LLB with five (5) years legal experience of which two (2) years should have been in a corporate environment or with corporate clients.
KEY KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
In depth knowledge and understanding of the legal environment, international controls in Telecom e.g contracts, authorities, procedures), Microsoft Office, Company Law, Corporate Governance (King 4 and Namcode), Law of Contracts, Litigations, Telecommunication Act & Act and Act impacting Telecom, Legal Strategies, Law of Employment and Competition Legislation.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
Conceptual thinker with an ability to see the interrelatedness of legal matters within TN’s business environment. Assertive in argument, definite and supportive in approach. Ability to get across ideas and concepts to others clearly and succinctly. Be open to ideas, inputs and opinions with a quick grasp and think on his/her feet. Confident and able to take pressure well. Perseveres in the face of adversity and maintains broad strategic direction. Attentive to detail, analytical and accurate. Organised and good planning abilities.
NOTES TO APPLICANTS
- Applicants requiring further information about the position should direct their inquiries to the following person:
- [email protected] or Tel. No: 061 712 294
- Applicants applying for more than one position must please indicate sequence of priority of preference on their applications.
- Suitably qualified applicants from designated groups defined in the Affirmative Action Act (1998) are encouraged to apply.
- A comprehensive application supported by a detailed CV with copies of educational qualifications should be addressed in confidence via e-mail to: [email protected]
- Only short listed candidates will be communicated with and no personal documents will be returned.
- Closing Date : 22nd of December 2020
- This job has expired!
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