Senior Manager - Litigation.Corporate Services at MTN

JOB DESCRIPTION

Identify and manage disputes and litigation of MTN SA and provide legal advice on various aspects of business, ensuring that MTN SA business functions all receive required legal support regarding disputes and litigation with high quality standards to guarantee legal risks are properly mitigated.  Handle complex multifunctional matters as well and provide a Commercial Legal service as required across all companies in the MTN Group. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage dispute and litigation involving MTN SA and third parties, including labour disputes;
• Briefing and managing external attorneys with regard to MTN SA litigation matters in the High Court, mediation and arbitration proceedings;
• Case management of various MTN SA litigation matters;
• Provide input into the formulation and implementation of MTN SA’s Legal policies, business rules and terms and conditions.
• Proactively assess the business / legal risk in all transactions and interactions considered by MTN SA, identifying issues that could arise and taking into consideration the long term (1-2 years) implications from a broad perspective.
• Conduct and advise on ongoing research of changes in legal frameworks and business development.
• Drive best practice, continuous improvement and innovation at process and procedure level.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• LLB + admission as an attorney/advocate

Experience:

• A minimum of 8 years post articles experience, including commercial law.
• Experience in the telecommunications industry an advantage.