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BRBritish American Tobacco

Junior Area Legal Counsel / Area Legal Counsel(m/w/x)

Lausanne
Full-timeOn-siteExperienced

Legal advice for smokeless products and marketing strategies in Central Europe. 3+ years corporate/commercial law experience required. Annual performance bonus, diverse health plans.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in law or certified lawyer (Swiss/EU/EFTA/UK)
  • 3+ years experience in corporate/commercial law
  • Excellent written/verbal English and German communication
  • Initiative and good judgement
  • Influencing and problem-solving skills
  • Clear explanation of complex legal issues
  • Understanding and clear expression of business needs

Tasks

  • Provide legal advice across all departments
  • Review BAT’s innovative smokeless portfolio
  • Ensure compliance of products and marketing strategies
  • Offer timely and effective legal services for Central Europe markets
  • Maintain business operations adherence to regulations and corporate governance
  • Collaborate with diverse teams for pragmatic legal advice
  • Support the Legal Department in managing contentious matters
  • Oversee external counsel and handle litigation and administrative proceedings
  • Deliver training sessions on compliance with internal policies and regulations
  • Take leadership responsibilities within the Legal Department
  • Support cross-functional initiatives in Switzerland and Austria
  • Foster collaboration and drive alignment for commercial success
  • Review and risk-assess marketing and commercial activities
  • Monitor and interpret the legal and regulatory framework
  • Identify legal priorities and contribute to cross-functional projects
  • Review marketing initiatives with legal rigor and business awareness
  • Provide clear, solution-oriented guidance for marketing teams
  • Draft and review contracts and supporting documents
  • Develop and optimize standard contract templates
  • Drive contract lifecycle management
  • Monitor the legislative environment for compliance

Work Experience

  • approx. 3 years

Education

  • Master's degree

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent
  • GermanBusiness Fluent

Benefits

Bonuses & Incentives

  • Annual performance bonus

Healthcare & Fitness

  • Diverse health plans

Family Support

  • Work-life balance initiatives

Parking & Commuter Benefits

  • Transportation support

More Vacation Days

  • Flexible holiday plan with additional incentives

Learning & Development

  • Access to online learning platforms
  • Personalized growth programs

Workation & Sabbatical

  • Support for career breaks

Other Benefits

  • Reasonable adjustments and accommodations during recruitment
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