DEADLINE: 06/03/2025

Senior Manager – Commercial Legal & Governance

Full-time

MTN Uganda is hiring a Senior Manager – Commercial Legal & Governance responsible for safeguarding the legal interests of MTN Mobile Money Limited in all its dealings with third parties with respect to commercial transactions entered into by the company. Ensuring best corporate governance practice for MTN Mobile Money Limited and its affiliates and subsidiaries. Providing legal advise and briefs to management and staff.

Reporting to: General Manager – Corporate Services

Division – Corporate Services

Responsibilities

Commercial:

Advise the company on commercial contractual and legal terms.
Provide legal advise to employees on company related matters of a legal nature.
Draft CAPEX related contracts/agreements for the company.
Represent the company at meetings and negotiations with third parties.
Contribute to the development of governing company policies in line with the laws of Uganda.
Ensure that governing policies and procedures are followed.
Act as a liaison between the company and the company’s external legal advisors and other corporate bodies in Uganda.
Follow up on all legal matters including and not limited to litigation.
Deal with the day-to-day legal administrative work.

Litigation:

Manage all litigation matters involving the company (i.e) ensure that the company is properly represented in actions filed for and against it.
Oversee the negotiation and drafting of leases and conveyancing documents and ensure the company’s interests are protected.
Oversee the prosecution of fraud cases against third parties in liaison with the government agencies.
Manage litigation spend in accordance with the approved budget.
Ensure that the company complies with the approved budget.
Advise the company on all court related matters and arbitration proceedings that affect the company.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in law (Honors) from a recognized university.
PGD in Legal Practice from LDC
Enrolled Advocate

Experience:

A minimum of 8 years’ experience, 5 of which must have been as an advocate of the high court of Uganda
Experience in Fintech, Banking or Telecom services is preferred or any other related field.
Experience working in a global/multinational enterprise with a good understanding of emerging markets.

Knowledge & Training:

Contract drafting
Commercial law/Company law/Corporate law
Litigation
Negotiation, Diplomacy and Team building Skills
Organized, Disciplined & Prudent
Skilled Communicator.
People skills
Emotional Intelligence
Excellent Communication skills (written & Oral)
Strong Interpersonal skills
Excellent execution skills with speed, clarity and resilience.
Work under minimum supervision.
Coordination Techniques
Telephone etiquette
Strong Negotiation skills
A good understanding of the area of legal specialty.
Charisma and character
Assertive when necessary.
Honest and open
Critical Thinker.

Behavioral Qualities

Assertive
Initiative
Perseverance
Attention to detail
Team Player
Can-do
Integrity
Reliability
Flexibility and comfortable with change
Commitment to quality and high performance
Positive Attitude.

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About MTN Uganda

Industry: Management

Location: Kampala, Uganda

MTN Uganda Limited is a Ugandan telecommunications operator with the strategic intent of providing telecommunications and digital solutions for Uganda’s progress. Inspired by the belief that everyone deserves the benefits of a modern connected life, MTN has grown to a subscriber base of approximately 19 million customers. MTN was incorporated on 21 October 1998, with the objective to operate as a second national operator of a telecommunications network at a time when mobile cellular service penetration in Uganda was at a low of 0.27%. The company has since contributed to the growth of the telecommunications sector in Uganda with current penetration being at 70% (seven lines for every ten individuals).