Litigation & Dispute Resolution Senior Manager

Job Title Litigation & Dispute Resolution Senior Manager
Sector Legal Counsel
Section Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Report To Legal Counsel Director
Direct Reports (If applicable)
Litigation & Dispute Resolution – Professional| Senior Specialist|
Specialist| and Senior Officer.
Main Job Purpose:
The primary objective of this role is to manage all litigation and dispute resolution activities for Sudatel
Group and its local operator (Sudani) to mitigate legal risks and uphold the Group’s legal integrity. Oversee
all legal proceedings and coordinate with external counsel to ensure effective representation. Additionally,
recommend strategic legal actions and implement process improvements that enhance legal governance,
support organizational resilience, and contribute to long-term business objectives.
Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Advise Sudatel Group and its local operator (Sudani) on local and foreign legal matters and any
arising liabilities. coordinating with Legal Support to ensure sound legal guidance, resulting in
reduced legal risk and enhanced compliance across operations.
2. Oversee litigation and ADR processes, monitor progress, and manage coordination with external
counsel to ensure accurate representation, leading to favorable legal outcomes and protection of
the company’s interests.
3. Participate in preparing and reviewing regulatory dispute submissions with the Regulatory Relations
Department, ensuring timely, compliant, and strategic responses to regulatory challenges.
4. Manage investigations into internal disputes and violations, recommend appropriate actions,
and ensure execution of legal proceedings or settlements, resulting in effective resolution and
reinforcement of internal governance.
5. Recommend legal strategies in collaboration with Legal Support and ensure their implementation
by relevant stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business objectives and consistent legal
execution.
6. Serve as a focal point to manage relationships with external legal partners to ensure alignment with
litigation responsibilities, enhancing service quality, responsiveness, and legal efficiency.
7. Propose litigation processes and training initiatives with senior legal leadership to enhance legal
awareness and risk management, resulting in improved organizational preparedness and reduced
exposure to legal liabilities.
8. Establish and maintain a legal database in coordination with Legal Support, ensuring secure,
organized access to legal records that support informed decision-making.
9. Undertake legal development training to stay current in litigation and advisory practices, enhancing
legal expertise and maintaining high-quality counsel.
10. Support the Chief Legal Officer in executing litigation-related responsibilities, ensuring continuity,
efficiency, and strategic alignment in legal operations.
11. Perform additional legal duties as required, providing flexible support to meet evolving
organizational legal needs.
Behavioral Competencies:
1. Communication: Clearly articulates legal positions and case updates to diverse audiences, including
senior management and external authorities
2. Collaboration: Builds strong working relationships across departments and with external legal
entities to facilitate dispute resolution.
3. Leading Teams: Guides and motivates the legal team, fostering a collaborative and highperformance culture that enhances legal service delivery.
4. Analytical Thinking: Evaluates complex legal scenarios and synthesizes information to develop
effective, compliant solutions.
5. Initiative: Proactively identifies legal risks and drives resolution strategies with minimal supervision.
6. Result Orientation: Takes ownership of assigned cases and ensures timely and effective resolution.
Technical Competencies:
1. Legal Advisory: The ability to provide clear, accurate, and strategic legal guidance on various matters
affecting the organization, including civil, criminal, labor, and regulatory issues.
2. Litigation Strategy Development: Ability to plan and guide litigation approaches to protect the
organization’s interests and support strategic objectives.
3. Legal Case Management: The skill to oversee and coordinate all aspects of legal cases and disputes,
including litigation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR), ensuring timely and effective handling.
4. Regulatory Compliance: The capability to ensure that all legal activities and submissions meet
relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards, especially in coordination with regulatory bodies.
5. Counsel Coordination: Expertise in managing relationships and contracts with external legal
professionals, ensuring alignment with company goals and quality of representation.
6. Risk Mitigation: The ability to identify potential legal risks and implement strategies to reduce or
eliminate their impact on the organization.
Qualifications:
Education A bachelor’s degree in law is required. A master’s in a related field is preferred
Experience 8-10 Years in legal practice, minimum of 3 years in a managerial position.
Certificates A license to practice law in Sudan is required.
Language Fluency in English and Arabic (written & spoken).