Company Info
Large organization
British American Tobacco (BAT) is all about freedom of choice, whether for our employees or our products. This, together with our entrepreneurial spirit, has propelled our amazing success. We began trading tobacco over a century ago. Today, we are a multibillion-dollar firm with over 200 brands in our portfolio. With strong positions in all of our regional marketplaces, our future looks equally promising.
200 + Employees
British American Tobacco (BAT) is all about freedom of choice, whether for our employees or our products. This, together with our entrepreneurial spirit, has propelled our amazing success. We began trading tobacco over a century ago. Today, we are a multibillion-dollar firm with over 200 brands in our portfolio. With strong positions in all of our regional marketplaces, our future looks equally promising.
1). Operations and Litigation Counsel
Location: Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- As Operations & Litigation Counsel in a dynamic and fast-paced team of other experienced team members across BAT’s Sub-Saharan Africa Area, you will provide initiative-taking legal advisory, support and strategic guidance to the general Operations and Supply Chain export Business for BAT in West & Central Africa (WCA).
- You will also manage the BAT litigation portfolio and External Counsel.
- You will be a part of the Operations Leadership Team led by the Operations Director (WCA).
Responsibilities
- Provide legal and commercially driven counselling and support to internal and external core relationships stated above and strategic direction as the Business evolves.
- Manage the litigation portfolio and External Litigation Counsel, optimally.
- Draft, review contractual documentation, renewal, negotiation and develop where applicable, standard formats, for the benefit of the Business unit to ensure that the Company’s interests are adequately protected.
- Participate actively in problem-solving, decision-making as the representative of the Legal department in the Operations Leadership Team.
- Provide informed legal advisory on various employment-related matters (not limited to employee dispute resolution, employer’s obligations, disciplinary proceedings, collective bargaining, unionised employee relations) based on applicable laws, regulations, and global best practices.
- Review correspondence prepared by internal stakeholders in response to Regulators and government agencies (where necessary)
- Actively propose and support legal projects and initiatives as legal department’s value-add to the rest of the Business.
- Demonstrate excellence in own work by improving technical and managerial skills identified and agreed in performance and development reviews.
- Proactively support the BAT and Legal team culture across the Operations and Supply Chain Business.
Requirements
- Qualified Lawyer (+ Bachelor’s Degree) mandatory
- At least 12 (twelve) years relevant experience
- Evidently visible written and oral communication skills.
- Litigation experience is required.
- Experience in supply chain exports, manufacturing and/or full-service Commercial Law practice will be an advantage.
- People collaboration and development experience
- Experience in engaging Senior leadership and management.
- Proficient user of Microsoft Office tools and other Artificial Intelligence tools that foster collaboration and team development.
- Solutions driven and commercial approach to Legal Advisory and support to internal stakeholders.
- Manage or support in developing, tracking, and managing legal team’s budget and budget spend.
- Regulatory and/or government agency engagements
- Worked across a wide range of issues demonstrating prioritisation, pragmatic solution-oriented advice, and sound commercial judgement.
- Ability to explain and interpret legal issues being mindful of the audience.
- High degree of self-motivation, initiative and out-of-the-box thinking.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
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2). Global Graduate Programme – Marketing
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Seniority Level: Global Graduate
Function: Marketing
Role Positioning and Objectives
- It’s an 18-months fast-track to management, with unprecedented international exposure that’s geared specifically for high-potential Individuals.
- Our Graduate Programme in Marketing helps you to develop exceptional commercial skills – fully understanding the dynamics of the market you are operating in, and how the BAT Marketing departments of Brand, Activation, Trade and Strategic Planning & Insights work together to achieve outstanding business results.
What is the Global Graduate Program & What Do We Offer?
- 18-month programme to prepare for managerial after the program and senior managerial roles in the future
- A job with real impact on our progressive business
- World-class leadership training in United Kingdom with graduates and senior leaders from all over the world
- Development in dynamic and multinational environment
- Superb working environment for learning and growing among professionals
- Young, vibrant and dynamic team
- Be part of transformation in tobacco industry
- Supervision of dedicated Coach & Mentor to accelerate you career development
Essential Experience, Skills and Knowledge
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Marketing, Communication, Business or similar
- Recently graduated and up to 3 years of professional experience
- Passion for Marketing and a general knowledge of its core functions
- Analytical and decision-making skills
- Ability to balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Strong intercultural competencies from international experiences
- Self-motivation, willingness to take initiative and a drive to succeed
- National and/or international mobility
- Proficiency in English (both written & spoken).
Salary Range
Competitive Salary + Excellent benefits + Market leading bonus.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
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3). Global Graduate Programme – Finance
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Seniority Level: Global Graduate
Function: Finance
Role Positioning And Objectives
- It’s an 18-months fast-track to management, with unprecedented international exposure that’s geared specifically for high-potential Individuals.
- Our Graduate Programme in Finance will give you numerous opportunities to further develop your career by working in Corporate and Commercial Finance.
- You will be a part of a team which is consulted and involved in advising on resource allocation of investments; developing pricing & revenue strategies; evaluating and improving returns; executing budgeting and reporting processes and, of course, in managing the delivery of consistent profit growth to the Group’s shareholders.
- As a Global Management Trainee, you will have the outstanding opportunity to rotate through various positions and lay the foundation for a successful and internationally oriented career.
What Is The Global Graduate Program & What Do We Offer?
- A bespoke development plan that prepares you for a managerial role after the programme
- Accountability from day one through projects with a real impact on our progressive business
- World-class leadership training in Global BAT Academy with fellow graduates and senior colleagues from around the world
- Learning from industry experts and interaction with BAT professionals
- Dynamic and multinational environment.
Essential Experience, Skills And Knowledge
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Finance, Business, Economics or similar
- Recently graduated and up to 3 years of professional experience
- Passion for Finance and a general knowledge of its core functions
- ACCA qualification is considered a plus
- Analytical and decision-making skills, as well as ability to balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Strong intercultural competencies from international experiences
- Self-motivation, willingness to take initiative and a drive to succeed
- National and/or international mobility
- Proficiency in English (both written & spoken)
Salary Range
Competitive Salary + Excellent benefits + Market leading bonus.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
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4). Global Graduate Programme in Operations
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time
Seniority Level: Global Graduate
Function: Operations
Description
- It’s a fast-track development initiative, designed for fresh graduates who are eager to make a real impact from day one.
- This intensive 12-month program aims to groom the next generation of leaders in BAT Operations Team, providing participants with a deep understanding of various operational areas, including:
- Make (Manufacturing): Hands-on experience in the manufacturing process.
- Plan (Balancing Supply with Demand): Mastering the art of supply chain management.
- Logistics: Navigating supply chain flow and strategy.
- Procurement: Focusing on innovation, smart spending, and quality partnerships.
- Service: Understanding consumer needs and supporting global business services transformation.
- Product Innovation: Collaborating with Marketing & Sales for innovative solutions.
Essential Experience, Skills and Knowledge
- Graduated with Bachelor’s in Engineering, Sciences, Supply Chain or Quality
- National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program completed
- No more than 3 years of post-graduate experience
- Leadership demonstrated through extra-curricular activities
- Analytical and decision-making skills and ability to balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivation, initiative and drive to succeed
- National and/or international mobility
- Fluent in English (both written & spoken)
- Only Nigerian applicants will be considered for the position.
Deadline: Not Specified.
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should use the links below to apply: