Regional Counsel at FRRW Consulting

Job description

An exciting career opportunity has arisen for a Legal Counsel to join an international telecoms company. The position will entail ensuring compliance with the best corporate and legal practices and ensuring effective corporate governance practices. The position will report to the Head of Legal. Admission as an attorney with at least 8 years experience is essential as well as knowledge and at least 2-4 years experience in the telecoms industry within Africa.

Key performance areas:

• Provision of High Quality Legal Advice/Services
• Management of External Legal Providers
• Ensuring Corporate, Contractual and Regulatory Compliance
• Provision of Company Secretarial Services

Required skills:

• Good understanding of applicable company and industry legislation within Southern Africa and application thereof
• Excellent contract drafting and interpretation skills, and excellent legal analysis skills
• Good understanding of Corporate Governance
• Ability to facilitate and manage services provided by external lawyers
• Ability to work in multi-jurisdictional and multi-cultural environment
• Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
• Effective collaboration and team working skills