Legal and Regulatory Affairs

Mobile Money Rwanda Limited is focused on attracting, recruiting, developing, and retaining professionals that contribute meaningfully to our mission of making our customers’ lives a whole lot BRIGHTER.

We are an equal employment employer with a strong culture that is forward-looking and encourages creative thinking and innovation while remaining at the forefront of the latest technology and trends.

Mobile Money Rwanda Limited is therefore internally and externally recruiting a highly competent and self-motivated individual for the position below.

 Reporting directly to the Manager of Legal and Regulatory Affairs, the Specialist in charge of Legal and Regulatory Affairs is responsible for supporting the implementation of governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, as well as Contract and Dispute Management. This role involves collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to maintain adherence to legal requirements and best practices in corporate Affairs. The duties include the following:

• Assist in the development, review, and implementation of corporate governance policies and procedures in line with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in organizing and coordinating board and committee meetings, including preparing agendas, assembling necessary documentation, taking accurate meeting minutes, and ensuring timely follow-up on action items and decisions.
• Track compliance with governance frameworks, identifying areas for improvement, and propose enhancements to strengthen accountability, transparency, and overall governance practices within the organization.
• Monitor and interpret changes in laws, regulations, and guidelines affecting the Company, ensuring timely updates to policies and processes.
• Manage and coordinate all regulatory filings and submissions, ensuring they are completed accurately and on time to comply with statutory obligations and industry regulations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including vendor agreements, service contracts, and partnership deals, ensuring that terms are equitable, legally compliant, and strategically aligned with organizational goals and long-term objectives.
• Establish and maintain a centralized, well-organized contract repository that ensures all agreements are securely stored, categorized, and readily accessible to authorized stakeholders. Regularly update repository to ensure accuracy, compliance, and ease of retrieval for ongoing management and decision-making purposes
• Monitor and track key contract milestones, deadlines, renewal dates, and termination timelines to ensure compliance with contractual obligations. Proactively alert relevant stakeholders of upcoming actions required, such as renewals or amendments, to avoid lapses or missed opportunities and ensure smooth continuity of agreements.
• Act as the main point of contact with regulatory bodies, facilitating clear communication, managing relationships, and ensuring the organization remains in compliance with relevant regulations.
• Draft and maintain internal policies and codes of conduct to align with governance principles and legal obligations.
• Educate employees and leadership on governance policies, compliance protocols, and ethical practices.
• Maintain accurate records of governance and compliance activities, including meeting documentation, regulatory filings, and audit reports.
• Prepare reports on governance and compliance matters for management and the Board, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators, auditors, and other external stakeholders.
• Represent the organization in governance and regulatory forums, staying abreast of industry trends and best practices.
• Identify and assess contractual risks, including financial, legal, and operational exposures.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and corporate standards in all contractual dealings.
• Dispute Management (Liaising with external Counsel, tracking the status of the cases, providing information/documentation required by external Counsel.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment on contract terms and obligations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external stakeholders on contractual matters.
• Provide regular reports on contract performance, risks, and disputes to senior management.
• Develop and refine policies, procedures, and tools for efficient contract management and dispute resolution.

How to apply:

All interested candidates are requested to apply through the MTN website and submit their updated curriculum vitae with copies of their notified academic credentials no later than 10^th June 2025. MTN Website portal:  https://www.mtn.co.rw/careers/

We strongly encourage applications from women and/or individuals living with disabilities

Note: Should you not hear from us within 14 (fourteen) days from the closing date of this advertisement, you may consider your application unsuccessful. If you encounter any issues when completing the application, reach out to Alozius.Mutamba@mtn.com (+250 788319965)

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