Job Title: Legal Counsel – Leaf
Location: Kandy, Sri Lanka
Company: Ceylon Tobacco Company (BAT Sri Lanka)

Job Description

Ceylon Tobacco Company is seeking a Legal Counsel – Leaf to support its site operations in Kandy. The role focuses on legal advisory and compliance across local regulations and BAT policies. The successful candidate will provide strategic legal support to ensure regulatory compliance and protect the company’s interests across commercial, litigation, and intellectual property matters.

Key Responsibilities

Provide legal and regulatory advice to ensure compliance with local laws and BAT policies
Manage litigation and assess associated risks and business impact
Maintain and secure commercial legal documents, including intellectual property, land, licenses, and contracts
Advise on legal frameworks related to tobacco manufacturing and distribution
Support the Senior Legal Counsel in resolving company-wide legal concerns
Manage and liaise with external legal counsel
Collaborate with internal functions and keep stakeholders informed of legal updates

Essential Experience and Skills

2–3 years of litigation and court procedure experience
Proficient in legal drafting, research, and negotiation
Strong analytical thinking and legal interpretation skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
Sound understanding of legal implications in commercial operations
High sense of responsibility, adaptability, and eagerness to grow within the organization

What BAT Offers

Competitive annual performance bonus (eligibility-based)
Comprehensive benefits including health plans, transport support, flexible leave, and incentives
Clear career progression paths and opportunities for internal mobility
Access to learning platforms and leadership development programs
A culture focused on transformation and continuous improvement

Advanced Summary Table

Category	Details
Job Title	Legal Counsel – Leaf
Location	Kandy, Sri Lanka
Company	Ceylon Tobacco Company (BAT Sri Lanka)
Experience Required	2–3 years in litigation and court procedures
Education	Law degree (Bar qualification preferred)
Key Skills	Legal advisory, litigation, compliance, contract law
Core Responsibilities	Legal compliance, litigation management, IP and contract handling
Work Environment	Legal department with cross-functional collaboration
Compensation & Benefits	Market-leading bonus, flexible leave, growth programs

Company Overview – British American Tobacco (Sri Lanka, Kandy)

British American Tobacco (BAT), through its subsidiary Ceylon Tobacco Company (CTC), is Sri Lanka’s market-leading tobacco manufacturer. With a legacy dating back to 1906, BAT sets industry standards through continuous innovation in product development, manufacturing methods, and sustainability practices. The company champions modernization via automation technologies and integrated work systems, ensuring consistent quality and efficiency en.wikipedia.org+2lk.linkedin.com+2reddit.com+2.

BAT places strong emphasis on customer focus, delivering products aligned with evolving adult consumer needs while maintaining ethical marketing and robust stakeholder engagement. Internal operations prioritize transparency, compliance, and deep collaboration across functions, ensuring the highest service standards to retail partners and consumers.

Sustainability is integral to BAT’s strategy. The company implements ESG-driven initiatives that include waste reduction, energy efficiency, community development speaking to its alignment with global responsible business goals. The recent hiring of a Sustainability Affairs Manager underscores its accountability in driving environmental and social stewardship lk.linkedin.com.

BAT’s core values—integrity, collaboration, accountability, and excellence—shape its inclusive yet performance-oriented culture. Recognized as a “Global Top Employer,” BAT’s Sri Lanka operation is known for merit-based advancement, strong governance, and resilience-led talent development lk.linkedin.com+1lk.linkedin.com+1.

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