Advisor – Technical Regulatory, Corporate Services and Sustainability at MTN Nigeria Full Time NEW

Job Title: Advisor – Technical Regulatory, Corporate Services and Sustainability

Requisition Number: 5579
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Job type: Full-time
Job Category: MTN Level 2
Reports To: Manager – Technical Regulatory
Division: Corporate Services and Sustainability

Mission

• Coordinate all reporting activities concerning regulatory requirements and laws affecting MTNN with a view of ensuring long term viability of the business

Description

• Implement regulatory strategies for technical regulatory matters, including licensing, Quality of Service, Universal Access and spectrum management.
• Identify, monitor and analyze relevant policy trends, laws, relevant news, and government developments in the focus areas that may impact MTN.
• Prepare advisories and guide business strategy and decision-making through regulatory advisory and advance/influence relevant public policies and legislation by advocating MTN’s positions to ensure the attainment of business initiatives. Develop public policy and thought leadership papers when required.
• Ensure compliance with processes for evaluating interconnect and infrastructure agreements, ensuring partner compliance.
• Monitor MTN’s licensing, spectrum, and numbering resources to ensure regulatory adherence.
• Support internal stakeholders in obtaining requisite approvals from regulatory authorities for technical projects/initiatives.
• Report on and monitor regulatory compliance with stipulated Quality of Service/Quality of Experience metrics to ensure continuous compliance and service improvement.
• Provide guidance on emerging technologies (e.g., AI, 5G), assess regulatory impacts, and support regulatory risk management strategies in respect thereof.
• Proactively manage regulatory risks and ensure regulatory compliance to ensure an overall conducive business environment.
• Prompt and cost-effective management of regulatory filings and payments and approvals (AOL, Spectrum and numbering resources).
• Coordinate all reporting activities and ensure timely submission in compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements to ensure long-term viability of the business.
• Liaise and negotiate with business partners and regulatory authorities in respect of matters pertaining to MTNN’s operations.
• Act as 1st level interface on technical regulatory matters and communicate / sensitize stakeholders on relevant developments in technical regulation and policy.
• Collaborate with relevant divisions to develop inputs and responses to regulatory policies and frameworks, ensuring that MTNN’s interests are taken into account.

Requirements
Education:

• First Degree in Law
• Called to the Nigerian Bar
• Fluent in English

Experience:
3-7 years’ experience which includes;

• Minimum of 3 years’ legal experience in a law firm or as in-house counsel in a relevant area of specialization with experience of working in cross-functional teams.
• Experience working in a medium sized organization

Application Closing Date
29th April, 2025, 10:59 PM.