🧾 Job Description: Legal Counsel (Contractual – 1 Year) | BAT Sri Lanka – Kandy

About the Role:

BAT Sri Lanka is seeking a Legal Counsel (Contractual – 1 Year) to join their legal team in Kandy. This role is ideal for a legal professional with strong litigation, compliance, and corporate law expertise. You will support business operations by ensuring compliance with local regulations, managing legal risks, and providing legal counsel on diverse matters including intellectual property, contracts, and regulatory obligations.

🔑 Key Responsibilities:

Provide legal advice on regulatory and compliance matters
Manage litigation and assess potential legal outcomes
Handle legal aspects of contracts, IP, land, and licenses
Support the Senior Legal Counsel in mitigating legal risks
Liaise with external counsel and support internal stakeholders
Stay current with legal developments affecting the business

📚 Essential Skills & Experience:

Degree in Law with 2–3 years experience in litigation and contract law
Excellent in legal drafting, research, and negotiation
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage external legal counsel
Effective communication and business partnering skills
High level of responsibility and willingness to grow

📊 Advanced Summary Table

Category	Details
Job Title	Legal Counsel (Contractual – 1 Year)
Location	Kandy, Sri Lanka
Company	BAT Sri Lanka
Contract Type	Fixed-term (1 year)
Experience Required	2–3 years in litigation and contract management
Key Skills	Legal compliance, litigation, contracts, research, advisory
Reports To	Senior Legal Counsel
Sector	FMCG / Legal / Tobacco
Benefits	Global exposure, diverse culture, innovation-driven company

Company Overview – British American Tobacco (BAT), Kandy

British American Tobacco (BAT) is a leading global consumer goods company with a clear purpose: to create A Better Tomorrow™ by building a smokeless world. Established in 1902 and headquartered in London, BAT operates across six continents, providing tobacco and nicotine products to millions of consumers worldwide. bat.com

In Sri Lanka, BAT operates through its subsidiary, Ceylon Tobacco Company (CTC), which holds a significant share of the cigarette market. en.wikipedia.org The Kandy facility plays a crucial role in BAT’s operations, focusing on manufacturing and supply chain management. BAT’s commitment to innovation is evident in its efforts to reduce the environmental impact of its operations and products. The company emphasizes sustainability through initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting responsible sourcing. Customer focus is at the core of BAT’s strategy, with a strong emphasis on understanding consumer needs and delivering quality products. The company’s values include integrity, respect, and accountability, guiding its operations and interactions with stakeholders. bat.com

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