Legal Manager

Job description

The Legal Manager will provide legal support to the Bangladesh Market on all matters arising in the market and factory. The incumbent is responsible for proactively advising the Business on all legal matters affecting the business, with the aim of achieving corporate/commercial objectives in a manner that ensures compliance with the law and appropriate management of legal risk. The objectives of this position include (i) addressing potential legal and regulatory issues related to products, commercial contracts, taxation, IT, employment law, and competition law, (ii) dispute resolution, (iii) ensuring local teams' training on relevant legal matters including compliance with company policies and regulations, and (iv) helping operational teams develop their commercial plans. Reports to the Compliance Director.

Responsibilities

• Advise the business (Global Supply Chain, P&C, Finance, CA&C, Marketing and Sales, Leaf, etc.) on tobacco and other regulations, communicating legal issues in a timely manner
• Advise on commercial law, including contracts and commercial issues, to all departments
• Review general commercial contracts (trading, purchasing, supply, service, distribution agreements, etc.)
• Advise the business on product and/or factory (including leaf-related) regulations, reviewing legal and regulatory developments and informing the company of changes
• Advise on packaging and marketing activities
• Advise on licensing applications and renewals
• Advise the business on employment, data protection, consumer protection, competition, anti-corruption and bribery, and other relevant laws
• Partner with Corporate Affairs & Communications on regulatory affairs, government relations, advocacy, and corporate communications
• Conduct corporate secretarial duties and advise on corporate governance
• Manage litigation and disputes in taxation, employment, contracts, and regulatory enforcement
• Advise and assist in compliance matters, including supporting Business Ethics investigations
• Assist the Legal team on business projects for the South Asia Region and markets, and global projects as required
• Assist in matters including corporate governance, leases, contracts, industrial relations and labour matters
• Conduct and manage trainings on legal topics such as Competition Law, Dawn Raid, Documents Writing, Marketing Dos & Don'ts, and Global Economic Sanctions

Requirements

• Minimum LLB degree from a reputed university
• At least 10 years of Post Qualification Experience, with at least lower court enrollment in Bangladesh (High Court enrolment preferred)
• Excellent communication skills in English and Bengali, both verbal and written
• Ability to understand the tobacco business, its strategies, people and organizational structures
• Experience in drafting and reviewing general commercial contracts
• Awareness of legal and commercial risks and the ability to establish means for managing such risks consistent with business objectives
• Ability to interact confidently with members of the organization at different levels
• Team player, solution-oriented, keen learner, with a passion for an in-house legal career
• Ability to travel both inside and outside the country

Skills

• Contract Drafting
• Corporate Governance
• Corporate Law
• Dispute Resolution
• Regulatory Compliance