Legal Counsel
2 weeks ago
**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 MALAYSIA** **IS LOOKING FOR A LEGAL COUNSEL**
**SENIORITY LEVEL**:Mid Management Level
**FUNCTION**: Legal & External Affairs
**SALARY RANGE**:Basic salary + excellent benefits + market leading bonus
**LOCATION**:Damansara City, KL
**ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES**
The role is responsible for providing the legal advice and support to the organization, also leading the legal litigation and dispute resolution matters of the group.
**Reports to**:Senior Legal Counsel
**Reporting Level**:Manage Self & Others
**Geographic Scope**:Direct Reporting Business Units
**WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR**
- Counsel the business functions function in legal matters as part of the Legal team, to ensure compliance with legislation and provide comprehensive risk assessment when interpreting ambiguous legislation.
- Lead the litigation activities and cases including strategizing and collaborating closely with external counsels, supervising the progress of cases and providing management with regular updates.
- Supervise industry relevant regulatory and litigation developments, provide timely impact analysis into the business and regulatory planning processes, anticipate potential threats to the business.
- Involvement in planning, projects and day to day operations of the business, monitoring and counselling during the creative process in order to ensure legal compliance.
- Draft and counsel on business-related agreements, deliver effective and easy-to-use contract templates to ensure that BATM Group’s interests are adequately protected and in accordance with the BATM standards and policy.
- Provide transactional (negotiation and documentation) counsel to the business.
- Counsel the business in anti-competition and data protection matters.
**CAN THIS BE YOUR FUTURE ROLE?**
- Ability to build a strong working relationship and common respect to the collaborator.
- Enjoy working in a fast-paced multinational environment.
**ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE**
- Possess a recognized law degree with at least 5 years’ working experience in corporate & commercial area
- Good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia
- Possess strong writing, drafting, interpersonal and communication skills
- Adaptable to handle matters on an independent basis
- Good commercial and business sense, with the ability to bring authoritative advice and problem-solving skills to the business functions
- A standout colleague who is able to work with peers and senior management with strong influencing and problem-solving skills, encouraging trust and confidence
- Proactive, organized, resourceful and cost-conscious
**BENEFICIAL**
- Proven record to lead and implement cross functional projects independently to support the achievement of business objectives
- Track record in generating improving internal legal awareness in the business
- Good command of Mandarin
**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
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