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Job Title:    Legal & Regulatory Advisor (Contract)

Organisation: MTN Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Manager – Legal & Regulatory

About the Company:

MTN Uganda is a subsidiary of MTN Group, a multinational Telco operating in Africa and Middle East, with over 280milllion subscribers, making it the largest in Africa

Job Summary: To support on MTN Uganda’s regulatory and compliance obligations, liaising with regulatory stakeholders and advocating for MTN Uganda in relation to policy, legal and regulatory reform.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement MTN Uganda regulatory and compliance agenda.
• Provide regulatory support to local teams within operations.
• Prepare reports to management, regulators, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Manage, develop, and sustain effective working relationships with various stakeholders with a view of advancing company interests.
• Respond to inquiries of a regulatory nature from internal and external stakeholders.
• Carry out any other obligation or duty as may be assigned from time to time.

Key Performance Areas (Smart)

• Support the compliance of MTN Uganda with regulatory requirements.
• Support acquisition of key regulatory approvals and resources
• Implement MTN Uganda regulatory and compliance agenda.
• Provide regulatory support to local teams within operations.
• Prepare reports to management, regulators, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Manage, develop, and sustain effective working relationships with various stakeholders with a view of advancing company interests.
• Respond to inquiries of a regulatory nature from internal and external stakeholders.
• Carry out any other obligation or duty as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in law (Honours) from a recognised University
• Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from Law Development Centre
• Post Graduate Qualification in Law or Business Administration is an added advantage.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.

Work Experience       

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a legal or regulatory role within the telecommunications industry or at least 2 years as an Advocate in a busy Law Firm or having worked as an in-house counsel in reputable organization.
• Knowledge of the Telecommunications, Legal and Regulatory landscape.
• Proven track record of technical and specialized know-how in the Legal and Regulatory space.
• Previous success in implementing organization wide regulatory and compliance policies.
• Commercial awareness – Understands business implications of decisions and how to align with strategic goals.
• General knowledge of internal control concepts and good knowledge of the business in their field.

Competencies                                                                                                                                    

• Ability to think innovatively and implement plans and strategies to overcome complex business and industry challenges.
• Proficient knowledge of the legal and regulatory environment
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
• Must possess exceptional writing skills
• Strong communicator who works well independently and with a team
• Ability to think strategically and implement plans and strategies to overcome complex business and industry challenges.
• Superior time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be resourceful and take initiative even when given minimal direction

How to Apply:
All candidates who wish to join MTN Uganda in this capacity should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 13th November 2024

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