$67600 - $67600 Year
Monday to Friday
Day shift
Health insurance
Paid time off
Employee discount
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
401(k) matching
Flexible schedule
Parental Leave
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible spending account
Retirement plan
Others
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 BANGLADESHIS LOOKING FOR HEAD OF LITIGATON AND COMMERCIAL
Function: Legal & External Affairs
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Reports to: Area Head of Legal, APMEA Central
Reporting Level: Senior Level
WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR
Business & Operational:
Ensure the organization interests and reputation are protected and business and legal risks minimized by a combination of legal, compliance and governance counselling, drafting and reviewing legal documentation and through bringing and/or defending litigation against the company.
Actively review all the legal risks to guard against potential litigation, as well as defending against all litigation to protect the company’s reputation, mitigate financial losses and continue to do business.
Assist in structuring transactions to minimize commercial risks as well as maximize financial benefit.
Drive and manage adherence to the company record management policy by creating awareness and regularly auditing creation and management of records.
Management:
Develop and implement legal strategies and plans, which optimize legal contribution to the realization of the business objectives.
Review, draft, and implement policies, frameworks, and processes for managing legal risks and governance objectives as well as managing all the litigation.
Recruit, train and develop talent and resources to ensure ongoing capability of the function to meet business needs.
Leadership:
Demonstrate leadership to visibly demonstrate the Ethos and create an environment which values teamwork and excellence and create a culture which embraces innovation and stretch to achieve ambitions of A Better TomorrowTM
Demonstrate leadership to the legal team to inspire and motivate team members to stretch and innovate in pursuance of personal and functional development as well as business goals.
Provide guidance and direction to the Legal sub-function to ensure the implementation of functional strategies and plans.
Ensure the development of a robust sustainable talent pipeline for the Legal sub function, with clear succession planning, which understands and considers the broader business talent requirements and development opportunities.
Relationship:
Build cross-functional relationships as sub functional head to create an environment where resources and information are shared and silos are broken in pursuit of business objectives.
Develop and exploit effective networks within the legal community, other multinational companies, regulatory and legal authorities to further the cause of the business and exert a positive influence on stakeholders to enhance and protect the reputation of the organization.
Interact and exchange views with lawyers across the Area as well as in Globe House and the Region in order to capture learnings and share information.
Continuously review latest legal developments and impart training and know how to ensure the organization fulfils all its legal obligations.
Innovation:
Develop and implement functional policies, processes, and initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Legal sub function, utilizing digital technology where applicable.
Disseminate knowledge, information and learnings within the organization and create awareness of legal and governance issues in order to facilitate productivity gains and continuous improvement.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
A Law Degree, with a professional qualification and at least a minimum of 10 years combined legal practice and in house legal counsel experience.
Understanding of strategy and the tobacco industry.
In-depth knowledge of legal principles and corporate law.
Must have an analytical, interpretive, innovative and constructive approach to problem solving, with an ability to think strategically.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Foreign legal experience and qualification would be valuable.
Good understanding of business principles and processes and business orientated attitude and mind.
High quality drafting, research skills, communication and negotiation skills.
Overall understanding and appreciation of the company’s business, policies, and strategies.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
Business focused and orientated Legal sub function delivering Company Plan year-on-year.
Shape, protect and secure the business operations today developing a future fit & simplified multicategory business.
Capably managing legal budgets and external legal fees
Successfully defending the company’s interests in litigation
Efficient and effective legal processes
Well managed legal and business risks
A strong, energized, and sustainable talent pipeline through succession planning with identified successors.
Clear succession planning with identified successors.
Smooth and effective relationships, with all local stakeholders, Area, Region and Group.
Well embedded and benchmarked corporate governance processes and structure.
Compliance with laws, regulations, and Standards of Business Conduct.
WE ARE BAT
At BAT we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better TomorrowTM. 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 be the change!
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