Specialist, Commercial Legal

Division: Corporate Services

Department: Regulatory & Legal

Location: Accra

Position: Specialist, Commercial Legal

Level: MTN Level 2

Reports to: Senior Manager, Commercial Legal

Job summary

Provide support in minimizing and mitigating legal risk, provide legal services to the various divisions and the Company towards ensuring corporate governance.

Context:

• Dynamic and highly competitive telecommunication & ICT industry
• Multi regulated environment
• Active media engagement & brand reputation
• Environmental, social and governance prioritized
• Localization a key objective for business and government
• Regionalization structure implication
• Partnerships at the core of industry plans
• Multinational environment – Corporate Services Group best practices
• Performance driven environment
• Diverse cultural environment
• MTN Foundation

At MTN, we are a purpose and value-led organisation and believe that understanding the needs and aspirations of our people is key to creating experiences that delight you at work, daily. We are committed to fostering an environment where every member of our Y’ello Family is heard, understood, and empowered to live an inspired life. Our values keep us grounded and moving in the right direction. Most importantly, they keep us honest. It is not something we claim to be. It is in our DNA. As an organisation, we consider it our mission to create an exciting and rewarding place to work, where our people can be themselves, thrive in positivity and ignite their full potential. A workplace that boosts creativity and innovation, improves productivity, and ultimately drives meaningful results. A workplace that is built on relationships and achieving a purpose that is bigger than us. This is what we want you to

experience with us!

Key Tasks

• Support in the conduct of research and legal opinions, gather and evaluate relevant facts, research applicable laws and provide recommendations on the legal consequences of business initiatives, decisions and highlight attendant risks.

• Draft, review and authenticate contracts and incorporate related company policies into contracts.

• Provide relevant advice on company contracts relating to supplier agreements, employment contracts. Provide timely, commercially driven legal advice on business initiatives, by assessing legal implications, regulatory requirements, and associated risks.

• Support and maintain centralized, technology-enabled legal repository (CLM systems), and drive efficiency through the use of digital tools, automation, templates, and standardized playbooks

• Design, update, and continuously improve contract templates, checklists, and governance frameworks to reflect evolving regulatory requirements and business needs.

• Communicate with third parties via Letters, E-mail etc.

• Provide relevant advice and support efforts towards influencing Governmental & Regulatory Policies affecting the Company’s businesses.

• Ensure implementation and adherence to internal policies

• Advise on legal and regulatory requirements relating to data protection, cybersecurity, digital services, and emerging technologies, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and industry standards.
• Coordinate with external counsel on litigation and dispute resolution matters, monitor progress, assess exposure, and provide strategic input to mitigate legal and commercial risks.

Education:

LLB.

Must have been called to the bar

Experience:

At least 3 years Legal practice and experience in a similar role

Knowledge:

• Contract Management
• Information Management
• Legal Advice
• Legal Contract Drafting
• Litigation Management
• Negotiation
• Reporting
• Research Orientation
• Telecommunications Business Savvy
• Research and Writing Skills
• Microsoft Office Suite

Skills/ Physical Competencies:

• Ability to manage self and be a team player, good conflict and accountability management.
• Energy & Drive – Innovative, takes initiative, result oriented and develops self consistently
• Interpersonal Skills - Leadership, customer centricity, collaborative and coaches & develops direct reports
• Personal Skills - Trustworthy, integrity and ethical in dealings
• Operating Skills - Ability to focus on priorities and plans, shares knowledge effectively
• Organisational Positioning Skills - Good written and verbal communication, presentation skills, commitment to the organization
• Global thinker, Analytical thinking and Problem-solving abilities.

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Behavioural Competencies:

Must live the MTN Values of:

• Lead with Care, Collaborate with Agility, Serve with Respect, Can Do with Integrity, Act with Inclusion.

Must exhibit the MTN Vital Behaviors of

• Complete Candor, Complete Accountability, Active Collaboration & Get it done

General working conditions

• Anywhere/Anytime work/ Ability to manage self/Personal accountability.

How to Apply

Qualified Applicants should indicate Ref number: MTN-CSR&L003-2026 as the email subject and ensure that CVs are saved in their names.

Values are the core of MTN's Culture, our five values called "Live Yéllo" is the force that unites and inspires each of us to make an impact that matters in the world. Tell us: Which of our five Live Yello values resonates most with you and why? (Limit 250 words).

Qualified Applicants should send their Curriculum Vitae by 5th May 2026 to: MTNGhanaRecruitment@mtn.com

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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