Description:
Group Commercial Law & Contracting
Act as the commercial legal advisor to the Group and its OpCos.
Draft, review, negotiate, and standardise commercial agreements across the group, including:
Network and infrastructure sharing agreements Capacity, backhaul, and connectivity contracts Vendor, supplier, and OEM agreements Technology, software, licensing, and cloud agreements Distribution, reseller, and strategic partnership agreements Develop and maintain group-wide contract templates and commercial legal standards. Advise OpCos on contractual risk, compliance, and commercial exposure in alignment with group policies.
2. Group Secretarial & Corporate Governance (Multi-OpCo)
Support group company secretarial functions across all African OpCos.
Ensure compliance with:
South African Companies Act Local company laws in OpCo jurisdictions King IV and applicable governance codes Assit with Coordination of board, committee, and shareholder meetings across the group, including: Agenda preparation Board packs Minutes and resolutions Maintain statutory registers, delegations of authority, and governance frameworks for all entities. Support director and officer appointments, resignations, and statutory filings across jurisdictions.3. Shareholder, Investment & Corporate Structuring
Draft, review, and manage:
Shareholder agreements Joint venture and consortium agreements MOIs / constitutional documents Provide legal support for: New market entry structures OpCo formation and licensing Group restructurings and simplifications4. African Telecommunications Regulatory Affairs (Multi-Country)
Provide legal oversight of telecommunications and ICT regulatory compliance across multiple African jurisdictions, including:
Licensing and renewals Regulatory reporting obligations Interconnection and access frameworks Spectrum-related legal issues (where applicable) Data protection, privacy, and cyber-security compliance Monitor regulatory developments and proactively advise the Group Legal Office and OpCos on impacts and mitigation strategies. Support regulatory engagements, audits, inspections, and enforcement matters. Coordinate and manage external regulatory counsel across OpCo jurisdictions.
5. Risk Management, Compliance & Dispute Support
Identify and manage legal and regulatory risks across the Group. Support dispute resolution, litigation, and arbitration matters in collaboration with external counsel. Participate with the Development and implemen
14 Jan 2026;
from:
gumtree.co.za