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!
- Providing legal advice to management and different departments on commercial, regulatory, labor, and corporate matters.
- Ensuring compliance with Algerian laws related to:
- Tobacco regulations
- Advertising restrictions
- Taxation and customs
- Import/export requirements
- Employment law
- Anti-corruption and compliance policies
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts with suppliers, distributors, service providers, and partners.
- Managing litigation files and coordinating with external law firms.
- Monitoring legal and regulatory changes affecting the tobacco industry.
- Advising on marketing and brand campaigns to ensure they comply with local legislation.
- Supporting corporate governance and company secretarial matters.
- Conducting compliance trainings internally (ethics, anti-bribery, code of conduct, etc.).
- Managing relationships with government authorities and regulators.
- Identifying and mitigating legal and business risks.
- Supporting investigations, audits, and internal reporting requirements.
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE
ESSENTIAL
Experience Required
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of professional legal experience in:
- Corporate law
- Commercial law
- Regulatory and compliance matters
- Contract drafting and negotiation
- Litigation management
- Labor and employment law
- Experience within a multinational company is highly preferred.
- Previous experience in highly regulated industries is considered a strong advantage, such as:
- Tobacco
- FMCG
- Pharmaceutical
- Healthcare
- Energy
- Telecommunications
- Experience dealing with:
- Government authorities
- Regulatory bodies
- External law firms
- Cross-functional stakeholders
- Proven experience supporting business operations while managing legal
Technical / Functional Skills Required
Strong knowledge of Algerian legal and regulatory framework.
Expertise in:
- Commercial contracts
- Corporate governance
- Compliance and ethics
- Competition law
- Labor law
- Dispute resolution
- Regulatory affairs
- Ability to interpret and apply complex legal regulations.
- Contract drafting, review, and negotiation skills.
- Legal risk assessment and mitigation.
- Litigation coordination and case management.
- Policy drafting and legal documentation management.
- Knowledge of anti-bribery and anti-corruption regulations.
- Understanding of import/export and customs regulations is an advantage.
- Strong legal research and analytical capabilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
Fluency in:
- English
- French
- Arabic is an advantage.
Leadership Skills Required
- Strong business partnering capabilities.
- Stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
- High level of integrity and confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently and manage priorities. Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Cross-functional collaboration.
- Strategic thinking and risk-based mindset.
- Ability to provide practical and commercially oriented legal advice.
Education Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in law (mandatory).
Master’s Degree in:
- Business Law
- Corporate Law
- International Law
- Commercial Law is highly preferred.
Qualification as a licensed lawyer/admitted to the Bar is an advantage.
BENEFICIAL
- High degree of self-motivation and initiative
- Ability to work well as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to mobilise external resources to support the business
- Ability to apply knowledge of legal drafting to produce standard business critical agreements and adapt creatively where necessary
- Appropriate level of maturity to provide credibility at senior levels externally and internally
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.
