Telecommunication Contract Manager

The client is looking for a Telecommunication Contract Manager to work a 12 month rolling contract based in South Africa (Johannesburg).

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead contract management and legal support for business in the MEA region, covering a range of project contracts, ensuring consistency and effective risk control across projects.
• Provide legal and contractual support throughout the full project lifecycle, including client interface, contract negotiations and control of key contractual terms.
• Work closely with clients to support business execution and successful project delivery under company strategy and management decisions.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (marketing, commercial, engineering, legal. Etc) to ensure compliance and consistency in contract execution and project delivery.

Qualifications:

• Admitted attorney in South Africa with a valid practicing qualification.
• 5+ years of experience in contract management and commercial/project legal support, with the ability to independently participate in client-facing contract negotiations.
• Proven experience in client-facing legal and commercial negotiations, with the ability to balance risk management and business needs.
• Experience with project-based or turnkey contracts in the telecommunications sector is preferred, particularly with exposure to MTN Group contracts.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, able to work effectively with commercial, technical, finance and Group teams.
• Strong independent judgement, sense of ownership and ability to perform in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.

Please note: Due to the urgent hiring the client is looking for consultants based in South Africa.