Job Description
EDOTCO Group
EDOTCO Group established in 2012, is the first and largest regional integrated telecommunications infrastructure services company in Asia, providing end-to-end solutions in tower services sector from tower leasing, colocations, built-to-suit, energy, transmission and operations and maintenance (O&M).
Our regional portfolio includes over 54,000 towers in 9 markets, headquartered in Malaysia and across Bangladesh, Cambodia, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Pakistan, Indonesia, and Laos. EDOTCO strives to deliver outstanding performance in telecommunications infrastructure services and solutions.
Its state-of-the-art real time monitoring service, echo, has driven significant improvements in field operations while maximizing operational efficiencies in terms of battery, energy, and fuel consumption for telecommunications infrastructure.
We are committed to conducting our business in a responsible and sustainable manner for the benefit of our customers, employees, communities and developing nations.
Senior Executive, Corporate Affairs (Legal, Regulatory and Corporate Communication)
Principal Responsibilities:
- To carry out the following activities under the guidance and supervision of Head – Corporate Affairs:
- Be the key liaison and in-house Counsel for all Corporate Affairs including legal, regulatory, governance and compliance matters.
- Drafting, reviewing, preparation and finalization of all commercial agreements and other documentation on behalf of the Company with the participation of all internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide legal advice and guidance to the organization on a wide range of legal issues, as and when required.
- Manage and mitigate legal risk exposure in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and/or regulatory directives.
- Align new developments or opportunities with overall business strategy to ensure maximum business opportunities and minimal regulatory risk.
- Liaising with all internal and external stakeholders (including) all user divisions of ESLL, EDOTCO Group, Customers, Company Secretaries, Regulatory and Government bodies/Institutions, and any other applicable stakeholders as may be required.
- Implementing compliance program to ensure adherence to Company policies, relevant laws, legal agreements, regulations, and industry standards.
- Conducting compliance audits, risk assessments and development of risk mitigation strategies.
- Develop and execute PR strategies to manage the organization’s reputation and enhance its public image.
- Prepare, review and/or coordinate press releases, speeches, and other external communications.
- Identify and address social and environmental issues.
- Launch CSR programmes or initiatives in line with the long-term sustainability goals of company.
Person Specifications:
- An Attorney-at-Law or Barrister-at-Law
- Bachelors in Law or Masters in Law would be an added advantage
- 4 to 5 year’s experience in the telecommunications industry with exposure to the regulatory and public affairs.
- Experienced in engaging with the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission, Board of Investment of Sri Lanka and other Government Authorities
- Should possess an analytical mindset, adaptive and proactive in a working environment constantly characterized by change.
- Prior experience in corporate communications, governance and/or sustainability would be an added advantage.
- Should have a strong interpersonal skill and excel in verbal and written communication skills.
- Work independently.
- Excellent in Microsoft office.
If you are confident that you have the required competencies and attributes to carry out the job scope described, please e-mail your CV to careers_lk@edotcogroup.com