Job Vacancy: Operations and Litigation Counsel

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Job Vacancy: Job title: Operations and Litigation Counsel

Job description: 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 NIGERIA IS LOOKING FOR AN OPERATIONS & LITIGATION COUNSELSENIORITY LEVEL: Senior management levelFUNCTION: OperationsLOCATION: Ibadan – NigeriaROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVESAs Operations & Litigation Counsel in a dynamic and fast-paced team of other experienced team members across BAT’s Sub-Saharan Africa Area, you will provide initiative-taking legal advisory, support and strategic guidance to the general Operations and Supply Chain export Business for BAT in West & Central Africa (WCA). You will also manage the BAT litigation portfolio and External Counsel. You will be a part of the Operations Leadership Team led by the Operations Director (WCA).WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

• Provide legal and commercially driven counselling and support to internal and external core relationships stated above and strategic direction as the Business evolves.
• Manage the litigation portfolio and External Litigation Counsel, optimally.
• Draft, review contractual documentation, renewal, negotiation and develop where applicable, standard formats, for the benefit of the Business unit to ensure that the Company’s interests are adequately protected.
• Participate actively in problem-solving, decision-making as the representative of the Legal department in the Operations Leadership Team.
• Provide informed legal advisory on various employment-related matters (not limited to employee dispute resolution, employer’s obligations, disciplinary proceedings, collective bargaining, unionised employee relations) based on applicable laws, regulations, and global best practices.
• Review correspondence prepared by internal stakeholders in response to Regulators and government agencies (where necessary)
• Actively propose and support legal projects and initiatives as legal department’s value-add to the rest of the Business.
• Demonstrate excellence in own work by improving technical and managerial skills identified and agreed in performance and development reviews.
• Proactively support the BAT and Legal team culture across the Operations and Supply Chain Business.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE

• Qualified Lawyer (+ Bachelor’s degree) mandatory
• at least 12 (twelve) years relevant experience
• Evidently visible written and oral communication skills.
• Litigation experience is required.
• Experience in supply chain exports, manufacturing and/or full-service Commercial Law practice will be an advantage.
• People collaboration and development experience
• Experience in engaging Senior leadership and management.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office tools and other Artificial Intelligence tools that foster collaboration and team development.
• Solutions driven and commercial approach to Legal Advisory and support to internal stakeholders.
• Manage or support in developing, tracking, and managing legal team’s budget and budget spend.
• Regulatory and/or government agency engagements
• Worked across a wide range of issues demonstrating prioritisation, pragmatic solution-oriented advice, and sound commercial judgement.
• Ability to explain and interpret legal issues being mindful of the audience.
• High degree of self-motivation, initiative and out-of-the-box thinking

WE ARE BATAt 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, TOGETHERCollaboration, 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!

Location: Ibadan, Oyo State

Job date: Sat, 06 Apr 2024 02:49:43 GMT

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