Legal Manager, Georgia
- Компания: JTI
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Описание
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Please, apply till July, 14
Department: Legal
Location: Tbilisi, Georgia
Reporting to: Legal Director Caucasus
Role: Permanent
Legal Manager Georgia
What this position is about - Purpose:
Legal Manager, Georgia is responsible for driving JTI business growth and success in the Georgian market by ensuring legal and regulatory compliance, providing strategic legal counseling and enabling the business to make informed, bold and risk-managed decisions. Legal Manager will collaborate closely with the business units to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and develop innovative legal solutions to drive sustainable growth. Under the functional direction of the Legal Director, the Legal Manager will oversee legal operations in Georgia, including coordination with Rep. Office, external counsels, and ensuring compliance with company policies and all applicable laws.
What will you do - Responsibilities:
Providing strategic legal advice to business units to drive decision-making process aiming for the business growth, and achievement of company objectives. Anticipating potential legal issues and offering preventive measures to protect the company's interests. Collaborating effectively with business leaders to identify opportunities and challenges, while fostering trust and understanding of legal issues.Develop, negotiate and manage a comprehensive suite of contracts that support the company's business objectives, including sales, procurement, partnerships and internal operations.Be involved in business processes proactively to ensure company's full compliance with all applicable Georgian laws and internal policies, specifically tobacco control legislation and competition. Proactively identifying potential regulatory challenges and develop strategies to minimize their impact on the business.Lead and coordinate the execution of global legal initiatives in the Georgian market, ensuring alignment with company objectives and local regulations. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project implementation, leveraging expertise from different departments.
Who are we looking for - Requirements:
You have a master’s degree in business law or equivalent educationMinimum 5 years of working experience. Experience at International FMCG company and/or membership of Georgian Bar Association is a plus.Georgian - Native; English - Excellent; Russian – plusConfident PC user - MS Office (Excel, Power Point, Outlook)Good analytical and planning skills. Advanced skills of multitaskingProactivity and good understanding of business objectivesGood interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to act decisively in crisis situations, stress-resistantFocus on high results. Constant striving for maximum accuracy
What are the next steps – Recruitment process:
• Communication with a specialist of the Talent Attraction team from the Global Business Service Center (telephone and online interview)
• Online meeting with the line manager
• Predictive Index Test or SHL testing
Thank you very much for your interest in the role. You are welcome to apply!
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Next Steps:
After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.
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