Associate Counsel

4 weeks ago

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia British American Tobacco Full time

**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**N **ASSOCIATE COUNSEL**
**SENIORITY LEVEL**:Mid-Senior Level Management
**FUNCTION**: Global Business Services Finance
**SALARY RANGE**:RM 10,000 - RM13,500 + excellent benefits + market leading bonus
**LOCATION**:Selangor, Malaysia

**ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES**

The Associate Counsel is responsible for:
Supporting the Legal teams of BAT entities in select End Markets (i.e countries) on compliance and legal related work to help safeguard those companies’ legitimate business rights to pursue strategic objectives.

**Reports to: Senior Manager, Planning & Reporting in GBS APME

Reporting Level: Manages Other (3-5 direct reports)

Geographic Scope: Direct Business Units Scope

**WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR**
- The Associate Counsel is a member of the Digital Business Solutions (DBS) Legal team in Malaysia, reporting to the Legal Counsel.
- He/she will be working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and will be expected to engage confidently and effectively with End Market stakeholders and legal teams.
- The Associate Counsel shall provide contract management services to the End Markets.
- Preparation and negotiation of contracts for products and services pursuant to End Market policies including the Contract Management and Procurement policies.
- Use and champion BAT’s Contract Management system when drafting and finalizing contracts.
- The Associate Counsel will support End Markets to ensure proper corporate governance by providing dedicated compliance-related services as advised from time to time.
- Support the End Market compliance teams to manage corporate policies, and related conduct related administrative tasks.
- Complete other compliance-related tasks including but not limited to risk conducting risk assessments, gathering and cascading information to relevant stakeholders and completing select tasks on BAT’s compliance related systems.
**ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE**
- Malaysia qualified lawyer (called to the Malaysian Bar) or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years’ post qualification experience, gained at an international or reputable local law firm, and with in-house counsel experience for a major multi-national company. Additional legal qualifications or experience dealing with common law jurisdictions and/or Australia, would be an advantage.
- Excellent written and spoken English. Additional languages are an advantage.
- Significant experience and expertise in commercial, corporate and technology laws and practice and other legal matters.
- Excellent legal drafting skills.
- Experience in governance, risk and compliance is an added advantage.
- Strong negotiation and project management skills, and ability to plan, anticipate and manage priorities to optimise output and enhance the effectiveness of commercial solutions.
- Hands-on, adaptable and flexible attitude, sound commercial judgment and ability to work under pressure and to cope with unexpected and varied demands.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a high degree of emotional intelligence, with the ability to build trusted relationships with peers and senior stakeholders.
**CAN THIS BE YOUR FUTURE ROLE?**
- **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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