Senior Compliance and Legal Operations Manager

1 month ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom The British American Tobacco Group Full time

Job Title: Senior Compliance and Legal Operations Manager

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Compliance and Legal Operations Manager to join our team in London. As a key member of the Western Europe Legal Leadership Team, you will be responsible for leading the Compliance agenda and ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of Legal Operations in Western Europe.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the Compliance agenda and ensure the effective and efficient delivery of Legal Operations in Western Europe.
  • Provide strategic counselling on Compliance matters and ensure that vital controls are in place to ensure compliance with legal and internal regulations.
  • Ensure the effective and efficient management of legal team resources by designing and implementing processes and effective use of technology and human resource.
  • Develop and implement internal process guidelines, templates, and workflows to manage risk and optimize the use of legal resource.
  • Lead in the assessment of suitability and implementation of technical solutions for use in WE Legal.

Requirements:

  • 8+ years' experience in an in-house legal and/or compliance department or relevant operational management role, with a consistent track record of risk management.
  • In-depth knowledge of industry regulations and standards, such as money laundering, antitrust law, data protection, sanctions, etc.
  • Experience in developing and implementing compliance policies, procedures, and systems.
  • Experience in conducting compliance audits, controls, and training.
  • Strong partner management skills, and ability to plan, anticipate, and run priorities to optimize output and enhance the effectiveness of commercial solutions.
  • Ability to influence and foster buy-in from people at senior management levels and across peers and juniors.
  • Capable of communicating fluently in written and spoken English.
  • Hands-on, adaptable, and proactive attitude, sound commercial judgment, and ability to work under pressure and to cope with unexpected and varied demands.
  • Helps by shaping and driving strategy.
  • Learns quickly and is agile.
  • Focuses on creative innovations in the provision of legal services.

Education / Qualifications / Certifications Required:

  • Licensed professional – legal and/or compliance qualifications preferred.

Benefits:

  • Market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
  • Diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
  • Access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture leadership skills

Collaboration, inclusion, and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, veteran status, perspectives, and thinking styles.

We see career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g., time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical, and/or starting an own venture).

If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.

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