Prepare statutory filings for Group entities and maintain statutory registers and corporate records across multiple jurisdictions
Provide legal support on intra-group agreements, corporate approvals, entity restructuring initiatives, and other governance matters
Assist with financing transactions and project-related activities, including reviewing facility agreements, security documents, and related finance documentation; managing conditions precedent; and supporting due diligence exercises
Coordinate transaction workstreams with lenders, investors, external counsel, and internal stakeholders, ensuring the maintenance of complete closing files and post-completion records
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including customer service agreements, supplier and procurement contracts, non-disclosure agreements, and framework agreements
Advise internal stakeholders on contractual risks and practical mitigation strategies, while supporting the development and maintenance of standard templates and playbooks
Assist in managing disputes and claims, including preparing case summaries, coordinating with external counsel, and maintaining the disputes register
Support compliance activities, including data protection reviews, anti-bribery and anti-corruption programmes, and counterparty due diligence processes
Maintain accurate matter records, contract registers, and precedent databases, while supporting departmental reporting and knowledge management initiatives

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognised institution
Postgraduate Diploma in Law and admission to the Bar
A minimum of three (3) years' relevant experience as in-house legal counsel or within a reputable law firm

Experience and Skills

Strong experience in corporate and company secretarial matters, with demonstrable involvement in financing transactions or other corporate transactions
Proven commercial contract drafting, review, and negotiation skills. Experience within the telecommunications, data centre, infrastructure, or technology sectors will be an advantage
Experience working across multiple African jurisdictions and/or within a multinational organisation is highly desirable
Exceptional drafting skills, with the ability to produce high-quality legal documentation requiring minimal review
Sound commercial judgement and the ability to provide clear, practical legal advice in a fast-paced environment
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities, competing deadlines, and complex transactions
Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement while recognising when matters should be escalated
High levels of professionalism and discretion when engaging with senior stakeholders, external counsel, and confidential or commercially sensitive information
Demonstrated ability to quickly understand the Group's business operations, commercial objectives, and legal implications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and build effective working relationships across all levels of the organisation

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