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BAT Uzbekistan IS LOOKING FOR A Legal Counsel in Samarkand.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Develop and implement Company policies and regulations;
- Oversee all business operations relating to compliance including policies and procedures;
- Design and monitor control systems to deal with violations of legal rules and internal policies;
- Regularly assess the efficiency of control systems and recommend effective improvements;
- Review and evaluate company procedures and reports to identify hidden risks or common issues;
- Coordinate with different department managers to review all departmental compliance policies;
- Perform periodic audits on company procedures and processes;
- Lead employee training sessions on legal and compliance issues;
- Monitor legal risk in documentation and giving guidance on the acceptable assumption of risk;
- Interpret laws, rulings and regulations;
- Conduct legal research and gather evidence;
- Explain the law and give legal advice;
- Offer legal representation at arbitration or mediation hearings;
- Draft, review and manage contracts and deeds;
- Manage regulatory and compliance-related services;
- Prepare pleadings, notices and make appearances in court.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelors degree in law (essential);
- Work experience of at least 5 years in similar role;
- Experience in drafting, negotiating and reviewing legal documents;
- Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills, leader who displays sound judgment and attention to detail;
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines and ability to work independently and as part of a team;
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and public speaking skills.
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.
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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!