As Corporate Counsel in a dynamic and fast-paced team of other experienced team members across BAT’s Sub-Saharan Africa Area, you will provide proactive legal advisory and support to internal stakeholders and corporate business units with a focus on Nigeria. You will act as Company Secretary to the British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (Limited by Guaranty).
WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR
Provide legal and commercially driven counselling and support to internal stakeholders to drive decisions and strategic direction as the Business evolves.
Provide legal support and optimal Company Secretarial services to the Board and Management of British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (Limited by Guaranty)
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 in assigned areas of Business while consistently working to minimise and manage commercial and legal risks.
Advise and support on corporate and commercial projects, finance regulatory audits, bank guarantees, Indemnities, corporate structuring, finance, treasury, tax & excise.
Provide informed legal advisory on various employment-related matters (not limited to employee dispute resolution, employer’s obligations, disciplinary proceedings) based on applicable laws, regulations and global best practices.
Support the Litigation Counsel in effective management of the Litigation portfolio.
Review correspondence prepared by internal stakeholders in response to requests from 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
Supporting connection with the wider legal team and related core-functions across Sub-Saharan Africa to contribute to the success of the Legal Affairs and CORA Functions.
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ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE
Qualified Lawyer called to the Nigerian Bar with at least 5 (five) years relevant experience in a Commercial Law Firm and/or as an in-house Counsel.
Evidently visible written and oral communication skills.
Litigation experience will be an advantage
In-depth understanding of legal and regulatory issues as they relate to industry practice, opportunities, employment-related, and Corporate Governance compliance requirements
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 ability to build relationships, influence and work collaboratively across the Business units encouraging trust and confidence while working with a diverse, multi-skilled stakeholders.
High degree of self motivation, initiative and out-of-the-box thinking
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 AREGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR
The regional administrator will add value to the overall process of achieving company objective of Growth, Productivity and Responsibility by delivering on basic finance and administrative tasks for Region.
Responsible for compilation of regional fleet usage in terms of mileage, fuel consumption, repairs and maintenance on monthly basis.
Manage the day to day administration of the petty cash, keep and regularly update the cash and bank books, POSM to ensure compliance with all purchasing and utilisation procedure.
Identify credible agencies and service providers in the region in line with company policies and procedures.
Responsible for furnishing marketing finance with monthly reconciliation of all financial transactions in the region.
Follow up with TM&D expense compilation and float reimbursements.
Regularly update trade, clients and other stake-holder database to continuously build LEX capabilities.
Manage procedure and implementation of all contracts between BAT and suppliers.
Responsible for the implementation and follow up of records management policies and procedures
Build regular up and down feedback culture to encourage change management strategy in line with global feedback on WOW, Your Voice, View Point etc.
Work with service providers to ensure quality service at reasonable cost.
Continually improve work process, systems and procedure to ensure efficient delivery of results.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
Ability to communicate in the local language – Yoruba.
Communication and interpersonal skills
Minimum 1 year experience in the field
EXCEL exposure/knowledge would represent an added advantage.
Leadership skills required along with team spirit
High level of Loyalty and Discreteness
Good understanding of the position of the company and the ability to learn quickly
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