Counsel Nordics
Be a part of a revolutionary change!
Times are changing at Philip Morris International (PMI). We’ve chosen to do something incredible. The world expects us to act responsibly. We are doing just that by redefining our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future.
This transformation will redefine every area of our business: the products we sell, where we sell them, and how they’re manufactured and delivered. The way we talk to our customers and engage with society.
With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, you’ll enjoy dreaming up and delivering better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions.
Purpose of the role:
As a Legal Counsel you will work with affiliate, regional and OC legal & compliance teams and business colleagues in the Nordic markets (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden) to provide quality, business-centric and timely legal analysis, advice, representation, negotiation, and documentation in a wide variety of business activities and initiatives to enable PMI’s Smoke Free Future vision coherently with relevant laws and regulations and PMI positions. You will also support the Senior Counsel to implement departmental practices and objectives in the Nordic markets.
Collaborate with other Swedish Match Nordics departments to achieve business goals, prioritizing consumer needs and compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies. You will work closely with and report to the Senior Counsel Nordics and will join a team of two other Legal Counsels.
Your day to day:
- Represent the Legal team and provide timely, accurate and business orientated legal analysis (advising, negotiating and providing legal documents) in a wide variety of areas including competition law, marketing, sales, employment issues, regulatory matters, commercial and corporate law, contract drafting, intellectual property, digital and data protection and any other matters to ensure you can support the business with initiatives as required.
- Provide comprehensive legal support on all matters as listed above to one or more Nordic markets and work closely with local management as a trusted business partner within all product categories commercialized from time to time.
- Sharing issues of common interest and knowledge with the other members of the Legal team including information on commercial initiatives and proposals, legal and regulatory developments and best practices for advising clients.
- Taking initiative and helping to ensure the provision of optimal legal support for business clients and certain other global or regional project teams using both internal expertise and services of outside counsel where required.
- Assist the Senior Counsel Nordics in the development and implementation of departmental plans and objectives to support the business initiatives. Review global or regional business proposals, marketing toolkits, etc, for consistency with local laws, company policies.
- Support global packaging, product compliance and marketing on all requirements and approvals in order to ensure the timely local deployment or launch of any new products.
- To remain current and knowledgeable with respect to current and pending legislation, case law and administrative regulations pertinent to all subject matters relevant to the business.
- Ensure that external counsel are led cost effectively in accordance with agreed budgets and deliver work product on time and in line with expectations.
- Particiapte in cross-functional project teams with other members of the business, ensuring that their decisions and recommendations protect the legal interests of the company, and execute decisions to achieve objectives on a timely basis.
- Provide training on legal issues to employees of Swedish Match Nordics as needed including on compliance topics such as anti-bribery and competition law.
- Run commercial disputes and regulatory investigations in a cost effect and commercial manner to ensure the best outcome for the company.
- Remain objective at all times while promoting compliance with the letter and spirit of the law and company policies.
- Highlight the ability to prioritize the consumer and offer valuable advice to support business objectives.
- Counsel and advise with both short and long term views and risk.
- Ability to handle work-load and set priorities according to business needs
Who are we looking for:
- Licensed to practice law in a locale where Swedish Match Nordics operates
- Ideally 6-8 years post qualification legal experience in a relevant area of law from a well-regarded law firm or international business (ideally FMCG, Pharma or Retail). Candidates with less experience are not precluded from applying, PQE is an indicator of the level of experience for the role
- Fluency in English is required
- Strong Finnish skills is a plus but is not required.
- Used to using Microsoft packages
- Career Stage Competencies: Clear and constructive communication, customer focus, building strong relationship, integrity and trust, courage, efficiency, diligence, excellent attention to detail, process management, priority setting, planning, emotional intelligence, composure, listening, self-knowledge
- Eligible to work in Sweden without sponsorship
Why Join Us?
At Philip Morris International, you will:
- Be part of an ambitious team driving significant change in the industry.
- Work in a dynamic and inclusive environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.
- Have the opportunity to develop your career in numerous directions, with access to world-class training and development programs.
- Enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package.
Join us in our mission to deliver a smoke-free future and make a tangible impact on the world. If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, we would love to hear from you.
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