Legal Manager Job at Nft Consult Ltd

June 17, 2024 Business, Featured, Full-time

Vacancy Title: Legal Manager

Location: Jobs in Uganda 2023 – 2024

Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day

Salary: UGX

No. of Vacancies: 01

Deadline: June 25, 2024

Hiring Organization: Nft Consult Ltd

Job Details:

Duties and Responsibilities:

Contract Management through the Dili Trust and Tarantula Property Management Tools:

Oversee the entire contract lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing all company contracts including suppliers, service providers, landlords, MNO customers, among others.
Ensure all contracts comply with approved Axian Group company policies, legal standards, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain a centralized repository for all contractual documents and records in the DiliTrust portal and Tarantula portals.

Legal Compliance Monitoring:

Develop and implement compliance programs to monitor adherence to contractual obligations, including but not limited to Anti-Money Laundering/CFT, KYC obligations, Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Group Gift Policy, Whistleblowing, Conflict of Interest declarations, among others.
Conduct regular audits of contracts to ensure compliance with terms and conditions from both a contractual and policy perspective.
Identify and address potential compliance issues or risks associated with all company contracts.

Legal Policy Development with Group Compliance Officer:

Collaborate with the Group Compliance Officer to develop, update, and enforce internal policies and procedures related to contract management and compliance.
Provide guidance and regular training to staff on contract compliance policies and best practices.

Legal Risk Management:

Identify potential risks in contractual agreements and develop strategies to mitigate those risks.
Ensure timely resolution of compliance-related issues and disputes.
Collaborate with legal and risk management teams to address and resolve contract compliance matters.

Reporting and Documentation:

Prepare and present regular reports on contract compliance status and activities to senior management.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all compliance activities and findings.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

Work closely with internal stakeholders, including legal, finance, procurement, and operations teams, to ensure contract compliance.
Liaise with external parties such as clients, vendors, and regulatory bodies to resolve compliance-related matters.

Training and Development:

Conduct training sessions for employees on contract compliance requirements and best practices as directed and advised by the Group Compliance team.
Stay updated on industry trends, legal developments, and regulatory changes affecting contract compliance.

Education, Skills, and Experience:

Uganda Law degree required. Admission to the Uganda Bar is an added advantage.
Minimum 5 years PQE serving as a corporate, real estate, and transactional attorney.
Prior experience working for UK, EU, or US-based law firms, or legal education in the US, South Africa, UK, is a plus.
Prior real estate law, telecom/carrier, and/or mergers & acquisitions experience is especially helpful.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Excellent understanding of the mobile mast market, key customers, and suppliers in Uganda.
Detailed knowledge of Local Law and Local Policies.
Excellent ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
Good public relations skills (e.g., ability to represent the company and generate positive influence in the external and internal communities).
Strong negotiation skills.
Ability to work well in a team and contribute to team initiatives.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Attention to detail.
Ability to provide explicit reports.
Strong decision-making skills.
Strong organizational and relationship management skills.