MTN Group Limited entered the telecommunications scene at the dawn of South Africa’s democracy, in 1994. In 1998, we began our expansion by acquiring licences in Rwanda, Uganda and Swaziland. Since then, we continued to grow, with a view of bringing world-class telecommunications and digital services to markets across Africa and the Middle East. Through ou...
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Draft, negotiate and formalise legal aspects of commercial arrangements concluded by Chenosis
Liaise with, and collate and incorporate feedback from, various internal stakeholders and departments for purposes of transactions, initiatives and projects
Provide support, guidance and advice to MTN Operating Companies, where requested or required, regarding legal aspects of transactions, legal risks and other legal matters relating to Chenosis
Supporting the launch, implementation, roll-out and day-to-day legal requirements of the Chenosis business
Keeping abreast and advising the business on the provision and procurement of new and emerging technologies
Generally managing all matters and issues relevant to the legal aspects of Chenosis
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
4-year Academic Degree with Honours (LLB or equivalent preferred)
Qualified and admitted attorney
MBA / Masters advantageous
Technical qualifications or background (an advantage)
Privacy and data protection qualification (an advantage)
Completed examinations of the South African Institute of Intellectual Property Law (an advantage)
Fluent in English
Fluent in French (an advantage)
Experience:
Minimum 5 - 8 years post-qualification experience
Post-qualification experience at a reputable law firm
Drafting and amending a wide range of information technology and telecommunications related agreements
Experience advising on, managing and negotiating complex commercial transactions and agreements, including experience drafting and negotiating contracts involving the provision of ICT services and support.
Experience considering and advising on emerging and novel technologies
Experience advising on Privacy and data protection issues
Experience advising on, managing and negotiating commercial transactions involving multiple jurisdictions (an advantage).
Experience working with and managing multiple stakeholders
Experience working in, or advising, entities operating in the telecommunications and IT industries (an advantage)
Work across diverse cultures and geographies (an advantage)
Knowledge and familiarity with procurement processes in large organisations (an advantage)
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