.BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business.
With products like VELO, VUSE, and GLO we are on a mission to decrease the health impact of our industry.
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to Be The Change.
Come, join us on this journey!British American Tobacco Iberia has an exciting opportunity for a Junior Legal Counsel - Portugal in Madrid.
The role is expected to support the Iberia Head of Legal with the provision of daily advice on all legal matters in the Portuguese market.Key Responsibilities: Provide timely and accurate commercial and legal support to the business; Address commercial issues to minimize risks; Approve and secure the accurate implementation of marketing and commercial programs within regulatory local frameworks and internal standards and principles; Dialogue with the relevant authorities and public administration to ensure product compliance and market readiness; Review and draft commercial and corporate documents and contracts; Ensure principles of compliance; Identify opportunities for improved processes and assist on initiatives and decision-making processes to help the Iberia Cluster achieve its strategic and company plan objectives.This support will involve close collaboration with internal teams and stakeholders, ensuring legal compliance in business operations and addressing queries related to the regulatory framework of the tobacco industry.Impact of the Role: The role will provide support on a variety of legal matters in a market where we are at the forefront when it comes to delivering the BAT strategy of building A Better Tomorrow by reducing the health impact of our business.
The legal team's work ranges from commercial contracts, marketing and activation strategies, to strategic litigation, regulatory counselling, product development, and manufacturing compliance.Core Relationships: Internal: Legal and CORA teams in Country/Area/Region/Centre and the End Market/Cluster Marketing (Brand and Trade), Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and HR Teams.External: External Legal Counsel and relevant authorities and regulators.Geographic Scope: Portugal / Iberia Cluster.
Based in Madrid, Spain.Travel Required: Yes – as required.Minimum Requirements: Your key responsibilities will include providing legal advice across the Portugal End Market to ensure compliance with all applicable regulation and BAT policies and procedures, ensuring that decisions are taken in accordance with the Group's policies and guidelines, and that all appropriate Legal and reputational considerations and options are factored in.#J-18808-Ljbffr