Head Commercial & Corporate Transactions at AirtelTigo

Position Overview

We are seeking a Legal Manager to join our Legal and Regulatory Department. You will report to the Chief Legal and Regulatory Officer and provide strategic legal advice on all commercial and corporate activities, including contract negotiation and commercial arrangements. This role ensures the company's business practices, activities, and policies comply with Ghanaian law.

Core Responsibilities

Contract Drafting, Review & Approval

• Lead in creating and maintaining a proactive legal dossier
• Support stakeholders and user departments to negotiate contracts within specified timeframes while ensuring legal enforceability and alignment with company interests
• Draft contracts across all business areas and departments, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and business direction
• Forward all contracts for appropriate approval
• Monitor legal compliance throughout the company and direct risk management efforts related to daily operations
• Develop and implement systems for valid execution, archiving, and retrieval of all commercial contracts and arrangements

Legal Reporting

• Prepare monthly legal reports reflecting legal costs, intellectual property, board meetings, company projects, material contracts, and the legal register
• Prepare quarterly compliance certificates, including secretarial certificates for the company and its affiliates and/or subsidiaries, documenting compliance with existing laws and regulations

Job Details

• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Category: IT/Telecom
• Location: Accra, Ghana