Legal Counsel – Levant
Are you passionate about our business and would like to extend your business acumen? Are you an excellent communicator with exceptional analytical and planning skills, solution driven and multitasking? Do you want to make a difference in our organization and contribute to building something new? Are you an expert in the area of Legal and interested in expanding your international business knowledge? If the answer is yes to all these questions, then we would like to hear from you.
We are looking for a Legal Counsel to join our Legal Department in Jordan and to cover Levant (Jordan, Lebanon and Palestinian Authority Area). A Bachelor’s degree with Law major, admitted to the Jordanian bar and from 7 to 10 years of professional experience with corporate or commercial law in law firms or corporations in an international business environment. We are looking for a motivated individual who understands business objectives, thinks through the practical implications, and anticipates future business and legal needs. Spots legal issues and knows when and how to elevate them, applies legal knowledge clearly and precisely as well as excellent communication skills in English and Arabic. And finally able to translate legal considerations into concise business language.
RISE TO THE CHALLENGE
As Legal Counsel, you will be assisting the Company in working to reach business objectives in a manner consistent with all relevant laws, regulations and internal policies; Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) Principles & Practices (“PMI P&Ps”). The Counsel role assists Senior Counsel, Egypt & Levant in advising on the day to day activities of the business as well as issues arising out of PMI relationships with its business partners and third parties.
More specifically you will
- Provide legal advice and opinions in all legal aspects, in addition to interpreting legislation, rulings and regulations;
- Assess business risks in light of legal advice and interpretation, and assist business in maneuvering around same and achieve business objectives without violating applicable legislation;
- Draft all types of contracts whether in commercial, marketing, human resources, operations and finance sectors. Contracts include, amongst many, employment, lease, purchase, service, supply, insurance, agency, Non-Disclosure Agreement, short & long term assignments, shareholders, distribution, licensing, contract manufacturing, customer care, construction and other contracts and agreements related to the business;
- Handle all labor matters, corporate compliance, short & long term assignments, social security, by-laws and other HR-related affairs in addition to managing all queries related to the day-to-day business;
- Provide diligent advice on customs, taxation, health, anti-corruption, anti-bribery, competition, tobacco laws and regulations, insurance, licensing, packaging and labelling, consumer protection, products specifications and company laws; in addition to attending Board of Directors meetings, prepare all minutes of meetings and liaise with outside counsel to file same with the relevant authorities in due course;
- Prepare comprehensive legal training materials, for company's employees, in relation to PMI P&Ps, anti-corruption & anti-bribery laws, penal code, and competition laws. In addition to conducting same at company’s premises when needed and upon company’s request;
- Draft all legal documentation, correspondence and official communication and transactions with authorities and business partners.
Location Amman
FIND A NEW PATH
Our organization offers you a fresh perspective. Here, you will never stop exploring and discovering. We take the concept of on-the-job learning to another level, giving you every opportunity to develop your career and reach your full potential. With innovative technologies, services, and processes, together with a competitive salary and compensation package, you will have the opportunity to interact with some of the best minds in the business, learn from them and add valueللتقدم على الوظيفة
