BAT is evolving at pace – truly like no other organisation.
To achieve the ambition, we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our ethos every day. Come be a part of this journey!
BAT SRI LANKA IS LOOKING FOR SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL
JOB TITLE: Senior Legal Counsel
FUNCTION: Legal & External Affairs
LOCATION: Colombo, Sri Lanka
ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES
The role, working together with the Head of LEX, will be responsible to drive the execution of the LEX Strategy in Sri Lanka with focus on Legal.
WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR
- Collectively, manage and drive LEX initiatives to ensure full delivery of corporate plans and to build a sustainable business for the long-term
- Have a strong grip on laws & regulations, of Sri Lanka with enhanced focus on laws applicable to tobacco control
- Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and effectively manage and defend litigation of the organisation
- Manage legal sub-function and collaborate with the wider function to deliver a compliance culture across the organisation
- Provides expertise on tobacco product control and its implications to the end market business planning processes
- Drive and manage adherence to the company record management policy by creating awareness and regularly auditing creation and management of records.
- Disseminate knowledge, information and learnings within the organisation and create awareness of legal and governance issues to facilitate productivity gains and continuous improvement.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- A qualified attorney-at-law in Sri Lanka with at least 8-10 years’ experience the legal field including litigation
- FMCG or similar dynamic environment would be favourably considered
- Prior experience in managing teams will be favourably considered
- Must have an analytical, interpretive, innovative, and constructive approach to problem solving, with an ability to think strategically
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills – exceptional engagement & influencing skills
- Strong understanding of strategic planning processes
- Good understanding of business principles and processes and business orientated attitude and mind.
- High quality drafting, research skills, communication, and negotiation skills.
WE ARE BAT
At BAT we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at BAT.
- Global Top Employer with 53,000 BAT people across more than 180 markets
- Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
- Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locations
- Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
- Seal Award winner – one of 50 most sustainable companies
BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER
Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come bring your difference!