Sr Legal Counsel

BAT is evolving at pace - truly like no other organization.

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!

FUNCTION: Legal

LOCATION: Bucharest, Romania

SALARY RANGE: competitive salary/remuneration

JOB TYPE: Permanent

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

The Senior Legal Counsel has a key role within the Legal Department, reporting to the Head of Legal and interacting with the key stakeholders of the company's departments as well as Senior Management Team. The main activity is related to assisting and supporting the core business in relation to commercial policy and strategy, legal compliance, new product launches and development, training of personnel and supervising team of junior legal counsels.

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

• Business partnering with all departments for legal support to ensure supportive approach and timely resolution of legal issues;
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements in the area of commercial law, competition, consumer protection law, environment, data protection, employment and focusing on specific legislation for products in portfolio;
• Provide legal advisory and solutions as a business partner to senior management and key stakeholders when implementing the commercial strategy and policy, including review of marketing materials and promotions, drafting, negotiating and review of Company' contracts, product launches, strategic projects, with a view to supporting products' and performance growth;
• Assess and manage legal risk;
• Ensure compliance with internal policies (SoBC, Responsible Marketing Principles, antitrust, data privacy, anti-financial crime, etc);
• Coordinate team of junior legal counsels and liaise with external lawyers;
• Work independently on complex legal projects;
• Maintain cooperation with relevant local authorities.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• University degree in Law;
• Min. 8 years working experience in legal & corporate consultancy. Previous professional experience in multinational FMCG/retail company is a plus;
• Good knowledge of Romanian and EU legislation, robust knowledge of commercial, consumer protection and advertising, competition and data privacy, employment laws;
• Solid understanding of legal procedures and documentation; familiarity with legal aspects of corporate governance;
• Multitasking / ability for problem solving and root cause analysis; ethical decision-making;
• Action oriented, able to work under tight deadlines;
• Ability to perform and communicate risk assessment and to manage risk;
• Ability to think tactically and strategically;
• Ability to delegate effectively and coordinate junior legal counsels; ability to oversee and ensure quality of legal work produced by the team;
• Leadership skills to manage and develop the legal team;
• Process improvement skills;
• Cross-functional thinking and the ability to translate business strategy and needs into function;
• Excellent communication skills at all levels: legal for non-legal, clarity and pragmatism;
• Respectful of others and diversity, accepting and adapting to local culture;
• Adaptability;
• Accountability;
• Professional confidence;
• Fluent spoken and written Romanian and English;
• Sharing and living the company values.

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!