Job Description

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 DUBAI IS LOOKING FOR HEAD OF LEGAL & REGULATORY AFFAIRS

SENIORITY LEVEL: Senior Level

FUNCTION: Legal and External Affairs

LOCATION: Dubai

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

The role is responsible to shape legal and regulatory strategies and policies in line with business needs and manage the function to ensure the provision of efficient and effective legal and secretarial services that meet the business needs on a sustainable basis

Reports to: Head Legal and External Affairs - Middle East Cluster

Geographic Scope: Middle East

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

• Collectively, manage and drive LEX initiatives to ensure full delivery of corporate plans and to build a sustainable business for the long term
• Provide a vision for regulation management and direction in actionable terms and ensure consistent application across ME
• Have a strong grip on laws & Regulations for GCC countries, additionally needs to have knowledge of the political systems, government processes and key personalities within government and civil society
• Identify, define and promote a regulatory environment consistent with both British American Tobacco business goals and business principles to ensure that the company can operate successfully and, in a manner, consistent with its values.
• Actively review the regulatory environment and ensure that the company is able to operate sustainably.
• Provides expertise on tobacco and nicotine product control and its implications to the end market business planning processes
• Drive and manage adherence to the company record management policy by creating awareness and regularly auditing creation and management of records.
• Disseminate knowledge, information and learnings within the organisation and create awareness of legal and governance issues in order to facilitate productivity gains and continuous improvement.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• A relevant degree from reputable university with at least 8-10 years' experience in regulatory management, legal aspects of regulation or political campaign management or a mix thereof
• In depth and up to date knowledge and understanding of socio-economic and political environments, current affairs, role and influence of NGOs, public policy-making processes and regulatory structures and processes.
• Must have an analytical, interpretive, innovative, and constructive approach to problem solving, with an ability to think strategically
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills - exceptional engagement & influencing skills
• Strong understanding of strategic planning processes
• Good understanding of business principles and processes and business orientated attitude and mind.
• High quality drafting, research skills, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Overall understanding and appreciation of the Company's business, policies, and strategies.

WE ARE BAT

At BAT we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at BAT.

• Global Top Employer with 53,000 BAT people across more than 180 markets
• Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
• Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locations
• Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women's Day Best Practice winner
• Seal Award winner - one of 50 most sustainable companies

BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER

Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come bring your difference!