Post: Legal Specialist
Company/Organization: JTI (Japan Tobacco International)
To assist the Legal Manager in advising on commercial and regulatory matters as well as other issues affecting the JTI/JT group of companies in Bangladesh.
Vacancy: Not Specified.
Job Location – Dhaka, Bangladesh
Employment Status: Full-time
Salary – Not Specified.
Benefits/facilities –
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Not Specified.
Job Profile / Responsibilities:
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- Assisting the business (including Global Supply Chain, marketing, sales & distribution, and Leaf etc.) with developing an improved understanding of tobacco and commercial regulations, as well as improved capability to communicate/discuss/align on legal issues in a timely and appropriate manner
- Advising on commercial law, including contracts and commercial issues
- Reviewing general commercial contracts (e.g. trading, purchasing, supply, service, distribution agreements, etc.)
- Advising the business on product or factory (including leaf-related) regulation, including reviewing developments and legislation on relevant legal and regulatory matters and informing the business
- Advising on packaging and marketing activities
- Advising on licensing applications and renewals
- Advising the business on employment, data protection, consumer protection, competition, anti-corruption and bribery and other relevant laws to ensure compliance
- Assisting the Legal Manager in conducting corporate secretarial duties and advising on corporate governance related issues
- Assisting in defending the company’s interests and advocating certain corporate positions
- Assisting in matters related to JTI’s entities in Bangladesh, including corporate governance, leases, contracts, industrial relations and labour matters.
- Any other responsibilities assigned by the Legal Director from time to time.
- Assisting the business (including Global Supply Chain, marketing, sales & distribution, and Leaf etc.) with developing an improved understanding of tobacco and commercial regulations, as well as improved capability to communicate/discuss/align on legal issues in a timely and appropriate manner
Educational Requirements:
- University degree from a reputable University
- Must have at least district court enrollment
Experience :
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Common law qualified lawyer with 5+ years’ experience
- Previous in-house experience desirable but not essential
Functional Competencies: Not Specified.
Behavioral Competencies: Not Specified.
Additional Requirements:
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- Excellent communication skills in English and Bengali, both verbal and written.
- Experience in reviewing general commercial contracts in English and Bengali.
- Regulatory and/or litigation experience would be desirable.
- Basic awareness of employment, competition and intellectual property (i.e. trademarks, copyright, etc.) law principles.
- Ability to understand the business, its strategies, its people and its organization structures
- Awareness of legal and commercial risks
- Ability to interact confidently with members of the organization at different levels
- Dynamic, proactive and flexible, with an ability to identify and act upon opportunities with confidence
- Ability to deliver advice in a clear logical manner
- Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
- Attention to detail and a desire to execute with excellence
- A team player, adaptable, a keen learner, with a passion for an in-house legal career
- Computer literate – good working knowledge of Word/ Excel/ PowerPoint
- Ability to travel both inside and outside the country.
Special information:
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