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JTI - Japan Tobacco International

Oct 18

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
  • Dubai

Requirements

  • LLB Law of university degree (required)
  • LLM from a common law jurisdiction (desirable)
  • Minimum 5 years of experience with a corporation as "House Counsel" or as an Associate with a top-tier law firm
  • Advanced written and oral English level, particularly sufficient for communicating/handling legal matters. Good level of computer skills

Responsibilities

  • Overview: the primary responsibility is to support the Nakhla Business and Nakhla Brand Group. Due to the complexity of Nakhla Business, the business team needs a main legal point of contact for the day-to-day work; product legal registration; development and review of distributor and supplier agreements. The position will work closely with Corporate Affairs, SRA and R&D teams on regulatory advocacy, flavor and ingredient discussions.
  • Collaboration: as required with Nakhla Business team, local M&S team, global functions, MENEAT regional and HQ legal team.
  • Commercial Contracts: Review and draft all sorts of contractual agreements, such as supply, distribution, sales & marketing, confidentiality, construction, services and consulting agreements.
  • Standardized processes: Support the local legal team to implement and develop standardized processes to facilitate day-to-day business operations, ensure that all the agreements are available in the CLM System, and provide all the necessary support on the Platform usage.
  • Employment-related matters: Advise and work closely with the Nakhla and M&S teams on all matters, when and as required.
  • Contentious Matters: Assist the Legal Team in the Company's litigation matters in collaboration with the appointed external counsels, especially those related to Nakhla business.
  • Budgeting: Work with the Legal Director and the regional team to ensure that all appointed external legal advisors are competent in law appointed for and all legal costs charged are in line with the allocated budget.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Legal Manager position?

The primary responsibility is to support the Nakhla Business and Nakhla Brand Group as the main legal point of contact for day-to-day work, including product legal registration and the development and review of distributor and supplier agreements.

What qualifications are required for this role?

An LLB law degree is required, along with a minimum of 5 years of experience as House Counsel or as an Associate with a top-tier law firm. An LLM from a common law jurisdiction is desirable.

Is experience with litigation matters necessary for this position?

Yes, the Legal Manager will assist the Legal Team in the Company's litigation matters in collaboration with appointed external counsels, especially those related to the Nakhla business.

What kind of contracts will the Legal Manager be expected to handle?

The Legal Manager will review and draft various types of contractual agreements such as supply, distribution, sales & marketing, confidentiality, construction, services, and consulting agreements.

What language skills are necessary for this role?

Advanced written and oral English skills are necessary, particularly for communicating and handling legal matters.

Will the Legal Manager have any involvement in budgeting?

Yes, the Legal Manager will work with the Legal Director and the regional team to ensure that all appointed external legal advisors are competent and that legal costs are in line with the allocated budget.

How important is collaboration with other teams in this role?

Collaboration is essential, as the Legal Manager will work closely with the Nakhla Business team, local M&S team, and various global functions, including Corporate Affairs, SRA, and R&D teams.

Are there opportunities for career growth within JTI?

Yes, JTI emphasizes the development and growth of its employees, providing opportunities for them to evolve, travel, and further their careers.

What is the company culture like at JTI?

JTI values its employees, promotes a supportive environment where individuals can be themselves, and has consistently been recognized as a Global Top Employer.

How can candidates apply for the Legal Manager position?

Interested candidates are welcome to apply through the JTI careers page or as indicated in the job description.

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JTI - Japan Tobacco International

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

We are JTI - Japan Tobacco International - and we believe in freedom. We believe the possibilities are endless when you are free to choose. In fact, we have spent the last 20 years innovating, creating new and better products for our consumers to choose from. This is how we have grown to be present in 130 countries. But our business is not just business. Our business is our people. Their talents. Their potentials. We believe that when our people are free to be themselves, to grow, innovate and develop, amazing things happen for our business. At JTI, we believe that a diverse and inclusive environment is fundamental to generate innovation and achieve amazing results. And, because of this, all applications are considered without distinction of race, gender, disability, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, age or any other. We don't expect anyone to feel they have to change to fit in. At JTI, we respect you and your choices, and here you are free to think what you want. So if you don't want to fit in, JTI is for you. Sure, work is important, but at JTI family and our relationships come first. We support you, while you work, so you can support the people who matter. That's why our employees, from all over the world, choose to be part of JTI. It's why 9 out of 10 would recommend us to a friend. It's why we've been certified globally as a Top Employer for eight consecutive years. So when you're ready to choose a career you'll love, at a company you'll love, feel free to join us. #JoinTheIdea.

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