Head of Legal and Regulatory

Job description

Head of Legal Location: Madagascar Helios Towers is a leading independent telecommunications infrastructure company, with one of the most extensive tower portfolios across Africa and the Middle East. We build, own and operate telecom passive infrastructure, enabling mobile network operators to deliver connectivity efficiently and sustainably across our markets. Overview Reporting to the Managing Director, the Head of Legal will play a pivotal role in leading the legal function within the operating company. You will act as the principal legal advisor, ensuring legal risk is minimised while supporting strategic decision-making and business growth. You will also act as Company Secretary and lead the legal team. Role Responsibilities As Head of Legal, you will be responsible for: Leading the design and implementation of the company’s legal strategy and governance framework Advising senior leadership on legal, regulatory and compliance matters Managing and mitigating legal risks across all business activities Overseeing contract drafting, review and negotiation, including complex and sensitive agreements Supervising litigation, disputes and relationships with external legal counsel Acting as Company Secretary, ensuring compliance with statutory and corporate governance requirements Managing stakeholder relationships with regulators, investors, banks and public institutions Supporting site acquisition activities, including lease approvals and regulatory compliance Providing legal support to HR, tax and other internal functions Leading, developing and managing the legal team Requirements for the Role To succeed in this role, you will have: Qualified solicitor or barrister with a relevant legal degree Minimum 5–7 years’ post-qualification experience Proven experience leading legal teams within an in-house environment Experience within a listed company (FTSE 250 or equivalent) Strong regulatory and compliance experience Expertise in corporate and commercial law, M&A and financial transactions Experience working across international or multi-market environments Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills Excellent analytical, negotiation and drafting capabilities Telecoms industry experience is advantageous Desired Skills Strong knowledge of corporate governance, risk and compliance Experience in litigation and dispute management Ability to manage complex projects and drive results High level of commercial awareness and business acumen Fluency in French and English is desirable