Legal Manager GTR
JTI
Date: 4 days ago
City: Dubai
Contract type: Full time
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Global Travel Retail (GTR) is among the largest volume markets in JTI, operating in 160+ countries with 37 brands. We sell JTI products to international travelers in various channels (airports, border shops, ferries, diplomatic shops, etc.) and aspire to become the No.1 Tobacco Company in Travel Retail.
GTR is a highly culturally diverse market with 214 GTR employees from 41 nationalities working across the globe.
Legal Manager Global Travel Retail
The Global Travel Retail Legal Manager will provide legal advice to the GTR business on all legal matters affecting its operations. The aim is to achieve corporate and commercial objectives in a manner that ensures compliance with the law and appropriate monitoring and management of legal risk.
The Legal Manager will be responsible for all legal matters (marketing activities, product regulation, contracts, etc.) for the Travel Retail MENEAT Hub (28 markets, subject to changes based on business needs). You will also provide support in specific and complex areas of the law, such as competition law, economic sanctions, and data protection.
Position
The Legal Manager will
Expect wellbeing initiatives, flexible work arrangements, growth opportunities, and excellent benefits. For more details on local policies, speak with the Talent Advisor.
Are you ready to join us? Build your success story at JTI. Apply now!
Next Steps
After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure Phone screening with TA > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.
At JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with special needs. If you require any accommodations, please let the Talent Advisor know during the selection process.
To make a difference with us, all you need to do is bring your human best.
What will your story be? Apply now!
Learn more jti.com
Global Travel Retail (GTR) is among the largest volume markets in JTI, operating in 160+ countries with 37 brands. We sell JTI products to international travelers in various channels (airports, border shops, ferries, diplomatic shops, etc.) and aspire to become the No.1 Tobacco Company in Travel Retail.
GTR is a highly culturally diverse market with 214 GTR employees from 41 nationalities working across the globe.
Legal Manager Global Travel Retail
The Global Travel Retail Legal Manager will provide legal advice to the GTR business on all legal matters affecting its operations. The aim is to achieve corporate and commercial objectives in a manner that ensures compliance with the law and appropriate monitoring and management of legal risk.
The Legal Manager will be responsible for all legal matters (marketing activities, product regulation, contracts, etc.) for the Travel Retail MENEAT Hub (28 markets, subject to changes based on business needs). You will also provide support in specific and complex areas of the law, such as competition law, economic sanctions, and data protection.
Position
The Legal Manager will
- Provide legal advice on Tobacco and RRP regulations to the business teams in the MENEAT Travel Retail markets and to GTR central functions. Perform complex research and analysis of local laws in GTR markets with a focus on product regulation and marketing activities
- Analyze the potential impact of anticipated regulations and actively support the Corporate Affairs Department in its advocacy efforts
- Review, draft, and support negotiation of GTR agreements in the MENEAT Travel Retail markets (e.g. Sales & Distribution agreements, Smoking Lounges agreements). Support the development of the GTR Route to Market strategy in these markets
- Develop knowledge and provide support to the business teams and the Legal team in specific and complex areas of law, such as economic sanctions, competition law, or data protection. Prepare and deliver the necessary training
- Closely cooperate with external counsels and ensure the quality of outsourced legal advice as well as cost control
- Develop your career in a multi-national environment
- Increase your knowledge about Travel Retail and multiple regulations
- University Degree in Law
- Minimum 8 years work experience in a law firm and/or multinational corporation
- Demonstrated competence as a practicing lawyer in international business transactions, contracts, distribution, and competition/antitrust areas as well as regulatory issues
- Fluency in the English language both written and verbal
- A good command of Arabic or French is an advantage
- Capacity to work autonomously and make effective decisions quickly, capacity to prioritize a diverse workload
- Strong negotiation skills, excellent communication skills, cultural sensitivity, business-oriented and results-oriented skills
Expect wellbeing initiatives, flexible work arrangements, growth opportunities, and excellent benefits. For more details on local policies, speak with the Talent Advisor.
Are you ready to join us? Build your success story at JTI. Apply now!
Next Steps
After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure Phone screening with TA > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.
At JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with special needs. If you require any accommodations, please let the Talent Advisor know during the selection process.
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