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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 UK has an exciting opportunity for a Global Legal Counsel – Heating Products in Globe House, London

The Global Legal Counsel is responsible for advising and supporting the global Heating Products Category (HP) team and acting as a Centre of Expertise (CoE) to Central, Regional, DRBU and End Market Legal teams. Global Legal Counsel will support HP team with legal and regulatory advice on global marketing activities such as new product development, marketing content and creative campaigns, HP category claims.

Key objectives include:

providing a value-adding legal service to the Global HP team and relevant business units;delivering high quality, solution-orientated advice and guidance on all aspects of legal and regulatory assessments, reviews and approvals for global marketing activities;making a strong contribution with others to the Group’s ability to drive the strategic NTO, brand building and share growth ambitions and targets for HP Category products globally;fully utilising the wider expertise within Corporate and Commercial Counselling and other Legal and CORA teams to the benefit of the New Categories business; andbeing a key contributor to specific projects in HP category

Reports to: Senior Global Counsel, Heating Products

Your key responsibilities will include:

Take responsibility for the execution and delivery of key team and department objectives as allocated by the Senior Global Counsel.Provide legal support and regulatory advice relevant to the Marketing function’s strategic direction, development of the portfolio and brand and marketing communications, including:Identify and mitigate legal risk in proposed and operational Marketing activities including responsible marketing, Underage Access Prevention, intellectual property, data protection, consumer protection, competition and compliance risks,Identify legal priorities and compliance procedures for the business to ensure an internal environment in which the business understands and meets its legal obligations, Connect with different internal teams to ensure specialist input is provided as required, Support when needed by the Operations Legal team in drafting relevant contracts to support marketing related activities in accordance with applicable company policies and procedures.Understand stakeholders’ key demands and perspectives, ensuring good collaborator engagement and management practice to meet their needs.  Good judgement as to when to inform stakeholders of potential or existing problems or issues and keep them updated on actions taken.Provide commercially focused advice on key legal and regulatory issues in a straightforward and compelling way directly to internal and external collaborators, enabling the business to deliver results whilst handling legal, regulatory and other risks.  Educate business partners and Legal colleagues, including developing, organising and delivering regular training and awareness sessions as well as quick-guides to ensure understanding of key legal regulations and practices which may impact on Marketing’s strategy and commercial plans.Be willing to increase skills and knowledge base within the relevant regulatory area.Support and counsel Marketing and CORA in identifying and mitigating future regulatory risks.Carry out reviews of Advertising and Consumer Protection Laws in key markets to understand obligations pertaining to the marketing and sale of BAT’s products.Review regulatory approaches in other sectors and other New Categories, identifying alignments and potential trends that may apply to BAT.Analyse regulatory proposals and legislation, identifying operational impacts on the sale and marketing of BAT’s products.

What are we looking for?

Experience Required

Understanding of legal and regulatory issues relating to industry opportunities, threats as well as compliance requirements.Experienced in navigating and advising business stakeholders on legal and commercial risks associated with marketing activities for relevant product groups. Commercially astute with a clear understanding of CPG or marketing businesses and ability to understand and support strategic objectives and commercial plans.Work across a variety of issues demonstrating prioritisation, pragmatic solution-orientated advice and sound commercial judgement. Awareness of legal issues relating to data privacy, competition and IP to enable potential issues to be identified at an early stage of an initiative, and an understanding of legal duty of care issues in the context of product liability.Ability to work independently under pressure and to cope with unexpected and varied demands whilst highlighting points for wider awareness/escalation.Excellent interpersonal skills, sound judgement, good decision making and the ability to build relationships, inform and influence stakeholders and work collaboratively.  Excellent communication skills, ability to explain and interpret legal issues being mindful of the audience.Skilled in engaging, communicating and presenting in a clear and coherent manner to commercial stakeholders.Ability to work across functions, building consensus and support where necessary.High degree of self-motivation and the ability to achieve defined and measurable results.Positive, curious and creative mindset.Ability to manage resources and budgets.Demonstrates a desire to learn and develop new skills.Combine a blend of legal expertise, emotional intelligence, and creative problem-solving. Excel in collaboration, adaptability, and continuous learning – being effective in building relationships and adding value.

Education / Qualifications / Certifications Required

Qualified lawyer (with 8+ PQE years or equivalent) with experience in commercial and regulatory law. In-house experience (via secondment or previous placement), and knowledge of product and consumer regulations.

BENEFICIAL

Experience in FMCG, heavily regulated industries, technology, digital marketing environment and/or retail is a plus.

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.

At BAT, we champion collaboration, inclusion, and partnership as the bedrock of our values. We wish to foster an environment where every individual can thrive, irrespective of factors such as 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, as well as diverse perspectives and thinking styles. We recognise that our strength lies in embracing talent from all walks of life, empowering us to develop our culture of inclusivity and better achieve our business objectives.

We view career breaks not as obstacles but as opportunities and encourage everyone, without hesitation, to apply. Through our Global Returners program, we provide support to professionals seeking to re-enter the workforce after an extended absence, be it for family care, parental leave, national service, sabbatical, or starting their 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 experiencehere.

We take pride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to be made during the recruitment process to support you performing at your best, please inform the recruitment partner who will be in touch should your profile be selected for the role you applied for. We are wholeheartedly committed to optimising your prospects of success by making suitable arrangements so that you may showcase your full potential.