Senior Consultant – Regulatory. Mergers Acquisitions and Business Development

MTN’s purpose is to enable the benefits of a modern connected life to everyone. The MTN Group Strategy is anchored in building the largest and most valuable platform business with a clear focus on Africa. This rests on a scale connectivity and infrastructure business – mobile and fixed access networks in the consumer, enterprise and wholesale segments.

The function must therefore ensure the successful delivery in context of:

• Diversifying telco-to-techo landscape
• Evolving industry ecosystems
• Multi geographic landscape and cultural context
• Implementing transactions which will support overall shareholder value creation and stakeholder management
• Achievement of top quartile operating efficiency and effectiveness through scale and common policies and processes
• Driving growth through business intelligence and standardization to maximize business impact
• New imperatives concerning data privacy and security and building strong digital trust partnerships
• Constant dynamics and local challenges in the economic, regulatory and legal environments
• Mitigating risks, and safeguarding security through business intelligence to maximize business impact
• Management of demanding investor, customer and supplier expectations
• Enhancing MTN reputational position as a leading secure, reliable and safe network and system provider at Group, Platform Business and Markets

We at MTN are a purpose and value-led organization. At MTN, we believe that understanding our people’s needs and aspirations is key to creating experiences that delight you at work, everyday. 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.

Live Yellow

• Lead with Care
• Can-do with Integrity
• Collaborate with Agility
• Serve with Respect
• Act with Inclusion

The Senior Consultant: Regulatory will be accountable to achieve the following objectives:

Strategy and Implementation

• Provide input into the development of legal strategies that align with the Group’s overall M&A objectives and risk tolerance.
• Develop strategies to manage and mitigate regulatory risks associated with identified M&A and business development initiatives. This may involve negotiating with regulators or proposing remedies to address concerns and participation in industry standard-setting bodies.
• Navigate complex regulatory landscapes and facilitate strategic growth initiatives while ensuring compliance.

Operational Delivery

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including antitrust, competition, data privacy regulations and industry-specific regulations that may affect M&A transactions within national and international scope.
• Conduct thorough regulatory due diligence on potential acquisition targets or business partners. This involves assessing the regulatory risks associated with the transaction and identifying potential issues that need to be addressed.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to structure M&A deals and partnerships in a way that minimises regulatory risks and maximises the chances of regulatory approval from external legal bodies.
• Ensure that all required regulatory filings and documentation are prepared accurately and submitted on time. This includes merger notifications, license applications, and compliance reports.
• Assist with the evaluation of responses from Vendors on the Key Commercial considerations, Proposed Service Levels, Governance and Key Legal terms and condition.
• Establish and maintain relationships with regulatory bodies and industry associations. Advocate for the MTNs interests and stay current about upcoming regulatory changes.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including executives, shareholders, regulatory bodies, and employees, regarding the commercial legal aspects of M&A activities.
• Ensure that input of relevant internal stakeholders and departments is addressed and reflected in transaction documents and in policies and procedures.
• Leverage off inputs provided by industry experts across departments and functions to ensure cohesive and well-rounded deliverables.
• Handle cross-border M&A and Business Development transactions by navigating international laws, regulations, and compliance with local legal jurisdictions.
• Participate in negotiation processes for complex contracts and agreements with target companies to achieve favorable terms and ensure successful deal closures for the business.
• Oversee the integration of legal and regulatory constructs post-acquisition, ensuring smooth transitions and capturing anticipated synergies by collaborating with post-merger integration teams.
• Table reports and recommendations to the executive leadership team and board of directors, conveying complex contracts and agreements information in a clear and concise manner.

Staff and Leadership Management

• Develop a culture of strong collaboration and effective team working.
• Ensure open communication channels with staff and implement change management interventions where necessary.
• Encourage knowledge transfer through the implementation of a knowledge transfer plan and drive continuous improvement philosophy.
• Promote an ‘MTN centric’ and ‘partnership approach’ to develop strong relationships with other working groups and ensure adherence to Group governance.

Key Deliverables

• Legal Diligence Reports
• Contracts and Legal Agreements
• Regulatory Filings and Documents

Role Dependencies

• Active support from the Executive: M&A \BD
• Deep understanding of the MTN business strategy
• Understanding of the industry and market trends
• Staying informed on commercial legal practices
• Alignment of Group, Markets and Platform business strategy initiatives

 

Education:

• Minimum of 4-year tertiary degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent
• Qualified and admitted attorney
• MBA or equivalent Master’s qualification is advantageous
• Post-qualification experience at a reputable law firm
• Relevant certification / accreditation / membership with professional body as required for role is advantageous
• Understanding of commercial law application for business transactions structuring for inter and intra border initiatives
• Fluent in English

Experience:

• 5 years management experience with at least 3 years in area of expertise and/or the relevant sector.
• Experience working in a global/multinational enterprise with a good understanding of emerging markets is advantageous.
• Worked across diverse cultures and geographies.
• Experience working in a medium to large organization.
• Experience drafting complex contracts and agreements for M&A and BD initiatives.
• Experience advising on, managing and negotiating commercial transactions involving multiple jurisdictions (an advantage).
• Strong understanding of market dynamics, industry trends, and customer behavior.
• Effective communication and presentation skills to articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

Capabilities:

• Strategy Implementers, Decisive Problem Solver, Best Practice Value Creator
• Culture and Change Champion, Guiding People Manager, Relationship Builder
• Results Achiever, Operationally Astute

Skills:

• Negotiation skills
• Business and financial acumen
• Excellent drafting skills
• Consulting skills
• Commercial awareness
• Market and customer insights
• Managing ambiguity

Other:

Regional and international travel (if required)