Legal & Compliance Executive

**BAT is evolving at pace - truly like no other organization.**

**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 VIETNAM IS LOOKING FOR LEGAL & COMPLIANCE EXECUTIVE**

**SENIORITY LEVEL: Management Level**

**FUNCTION**:Legal**

**SALARY RANGE: Competitive market salary + Bonus scheme + Excellent benefits**

**LOCATION: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam**

**WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR**

**Compliance**
- Involved in development and roll-out of local policies and procedures, following regional and global policies;
- Provide compliance advice to business on a wide range of matters relating to internal policies, standards of business conduct and local legal requirements, as well as promoting compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and codes to the highest standards of integrity;
- Lead all aspects of the record management of Company and assists in performing the annual audit on workgroups, constantly reviewing and updating changes required on the workgroup schedules, prioritising training and workshops, enhance compliance from all the workgroups with the Group Records Management;
- Partnering with Legal Counsel/Senior Legal Counsel to organize and lead training sessions, in relation to all policies and standards managed by Legal, for the wider business and conduct/deliver trainings to employees (incl. on-site training/visits to regional offices for Compliance training);
- Support the implementation, operation and tracking of Company’s policies, procedures (including Compliance Dashboard);
- Supports in the preparation for compliance agenda and monthly compliance-related meetings, such as Governance meetings, R&C Committee meetings and Legal meetings;
- Undertakes and supervises third party screening/ due diligence checks of the Company; and
- Support the SoBC communications.

**Legal**
- Assist Legal Counsel in preparation and/or review of BAU contracts;
- Provide legal advice on daily or ad hoc operational issues to business partners as requested by Legal Counsel from time to time;
- Assist in preparation, update and/or submission of annual report, notice, and amendment of licences for BAT’s legal entities;
- Involved in preparation, update and/or review of power of attorney (POA);
- Provide high quality translation from English to Vietnamese of legal documents and vice versa;
- Provide record research and legal documents' search if required; and
- Playing an active role within function to build and sustain an effective ‘One Team’ concept.

**ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE**

**General**
- Proven experience of 4 years working for law firms/consulting companies or in similar roles within multinational corporations;
- Bachelors Degree in Law or any related field from a recognized law university; and
- Experience of working in Corporate Services/Compliance is a plus

**Technical skills**
- Understanding of the legal framework applicable to the tobacco industry;
- Understanding of process of enactment of legislation;
- Proficiency in corporate law, commercial law and labor law;
- Understanding of commercial aspects; and
- Proficient written and spoken English and Vietnamese, ability to communicate and draft documents in English and Vietnamese.

**Personal Attributes**
- Meticulous attention to detail;
- Logical/strategic/analytical thinking;
- Good organizational skills and time management;
- Influencing and problem-solving skills; with the ability to work with peers and senior management, inspiring trust and confidence; and
- Independent working.

**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; and
- 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.