Job Summary
- The Legal Officer will provide legal advisory support to Hoop Telecoms Limited, ensuring full compliance with Nigerian laws, telecoms regulations, contractual obligations, and corporate governance standards.
- The role requires strong experience within the telecommunications sector, as the officer will handle regulatory filings, site agreements, contract drafting, dispute resolution, vendor negotiations, and industry-specific compliance matters.
Key Responsibilities
Legal Advisory & Compliance:
- Provide legal opinions on telecoms operations, infrastructure projects, enterprise services, and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure company compliance with NCC regulations, NITDA guidelines, labour laws, tax legislation, and other applicable statutes.
- Prepare and review regulatory submissions, licenses, permits, and documentation required by government agencies.
- Monitor legal and regulatory changes affecting telecoms operations and advise management accordingly.
Contract Drafting & Review:
- Draft, vet, and negotiate contracts, including:
- Fibre deployment agreements
- Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
- Lease/Colocation site agreements
- Vendor and supplier contracts
- NDAs, MDAs, and partnership agreements
- Ensure all contracts protect the company’s interests and reflect industry standards.
Dispute Resolution & Litigation Management:
- Manage internal and external disputes related to telecoms services, customer complaints, and operational issues.
- Liaise with external solicitors and monitor litigation processes.
- Prepare case files, evidence, and documentation for legal proceedings.
Corporate Governance:
- Support board activities, prepare board resolutions, and maintain statutory records.
- Ensure compliance with corporate governance codes and internal policies.
- Participate in policy creation and audits relating to Legal & Compliance.
Operational Support:
- Support cross-functional teams (Sales, Technology, Finance, HR) with legal guidance.
- Review marketing materials, proposals, and tender documents to ensure legal accuracy.
- Provide legal support for site acquisitions, ROW (Right of Way) matters, and infrastructure expansion projects.
- Draft and manage letters, legal correspondence, and compliance notices
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Timely delivery of legal opinions and contract reviews.
- Accuracy and completeness of regulatory filings.
- Reduction in operational and legal risks.
- Effective closure of disputes and legal cases.
- Compliance rate with NCC and NITDA regulations.
- Quality of support provided to internal departments.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Barrister at Law (BL).
- 4 – 5 years post-call legal experience.
- Mandatory: Proven experience working in a telecommunications company or telecoms-related legal practice.
- A male is most preferred for gender balance
- Membership of relevant professional bodies (Nigerian Bar Association; additional certifications in telecoms law are an advantage).
Required Skills & Competencies:
- Strong understanding of the Nigerian telecoms regulatory environment (NCC, NITDA, Federal and State Laws).
- Excellent knowledge of contract law, corporate law, commercial law, and labour law.
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
- Solid research skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- High level of integrity, ethical behaviour, and confidentiality.