Legal Coordinator

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.

To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!

The Legal Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring the company and its subsidiaries operate within the legal framework. This position supports strategic legal initiatives, ensures compliance with applicable laws and internal policies, and provides legal guidance across departments. The role also involves managing direct reports and collaborating with external advisors to safeguard the company’s interests in legal proceedings and regulatory matters.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensure legal compliance across all business operations, including policy enforcement and regulatory adherence.
• Provide strategic legal support to internal departments, especially during inspections, permitting processes, and legal procedures.
• Maintain updated knowledge of legal frameworks and corporate governance to support business continuity.
• Foster effective communication and teamwork among direct reports and external legal advisors.
• Represent the company in interactions with governmental entities, courts, and local authorities.

What are we looking for?

• 4 years of experience in legal or compliance-related roles

• Law graduate from an accredited university
•  Advanced English proficiency
•  Solid understanding of legal compliance, either theoretical or practical
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with internal teams and external legal advisor

What we offer you?

• We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
• Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
• Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
• You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
• We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes

WHY JOIN BAT?

We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.

Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.

We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an own venture).

Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award-winning employee experience here.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.