COMPANY OVERVIEW, VISION & VALUES:

We at Lonestar Cell MTN are a purpose and value-led organization.
At Lonestar Cell MTN, we believe that understanding our people’s needs and aspirations is key to creating experiences that delight you at work every day. 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 organization, 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!
Our commitments go beyond an organizational promise. It is in our leadership and managerial ethos to meaningfully partner with our employees, customers and stakeholders with a vision to realize our shared goals.
We are delighted that you are considering us as your career partner to make a mark in the world. We look forward to your application!

MISSION/CORE PURPOSE

The Specialist, Legal is responsible for the in-house management of all legal matters in coordination with the Manager for Legal and Regulatory.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage all in-house Legal and Administrative cases in coordination with the Manager for Legal and Regulatory.
• Represent and defend Lonestar Cell MTN management, as assigned, in court and administrative hearings.
• Participate and/or assist in litigation, as appropriate.
• Create and update the internal case management log system.
• Assist in the review, draft, and preparation of contracts, leases, licenses, purchases, sales, and various legal agreements; work to create an internal filing system.
• Assist the Manager with Legal and Regulatory in the implementation of any compliance issues and updating of Company policies.
• Manage all regulatory affairs matters with regulatory bodies (CBL, LTA, FIU) for Lonestar Cell MTN Mobile Money and Lonestar Communications Corporation in close collaboration with the Manager for Legal and Regulatory.
• Perform other relevant duties as may be required by the Company.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education

• Degree in Law from an accredited institution
• Licensed to practice law and be certified in good standing by the Liberia National Bar Association.
• Degree and experience in Information and Communication Technology is advantageous.

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years’ working experience in the legal sector and court system of Liberia.
• In depth knowledge and experience with the laws of Liberia in particular contract, labor, transaction and corporate law.
• Strong experience in negotiating deals and concluding contracts.
• Demonstrated commitment to getting the job done.
• Independent thinker with the ability to work in a team and follow instructions.
• Ability to write comprehensive reports and communicate with all levels of Management within Lonestar Cell MTN.
• Proficient with Microsoft office suite, with special skill in using PowerPoint, Word and Excel

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Must live the MTN Live Y’ello Values of: Lead with Care, Can-Do with Integrity, Collaborate with Agility, Serve with Respect and Act with Inclusion:

Knowledge & Skills:

• Experience of organizational change.
• Creative and critical thinking abilities with an eye for detail.
• Excellent presentation, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and time constraints
• Computer literate and tech savvy.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of cultures in a diverse community.
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Behavioural Qualities:

• Conceptual Thinker
• Problem Solver
• Improvement Driver
• Culture and Change Champion
• Supportive People Manager
• Relationship Manager
• Results Achiever
• Operationally Astute
• Commitment to the organization
• Good teamwork and cooperation
• Culture and Change Champion
• Supportive People Manager
• Relationship Manager
• Results Achiever
• Operationally Astute
• Commitment to the organization
• Good teamwork and cooperation