Legal Counsel

ABOUT YOUR NEW JOB:

The Legal Counsel in house provides a broad range of legal and compliance services, support and counselling, to several functions of the Company and the Ukrainian operations. The Legal Counsel is part of the Legal Team reporting to the BU Legal Director. The advice given and services provided are strategic, timely, proactive, practical, cost-effective and meet the highest legal, ethical and professional standards.

YOUR NEW KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partnering with internal clients (Commercial, Procurement, HR others) by considering immediate legal and compliance issues in a broad business context and identifying business purposes and objectives; proactively applies legal and compliance expertise to address the specific business activity; developing alternative legal solutions in order to enable the achievement of successful business outcomes.
• Drafting and participating in negotiations of a wide range of contracts.
• Representing Company’s interests during inspections and investigations, legal support in obtaining necessary licenses and permits.
• Collaborating effectively with members of the Legal Team and Group Legal Team to provide timely, business-oriented advice to internal commercial clients on legal and compliance issues.
• Expert understanding of Moldavian laws, regulations and policies in legal areas, as well as in Company policies and procedures, strong knowledge of laws, regulations and policies in commercial, antitrust, consumers legal areas, among others.

ARE THESE YOUR SECRET INGREDIENTS?

• Higher Law degree.
• At least 7 years of professional experience as a lawyer in a reputable law firm or as in-house counsel.
• Lawyer license in Moldova – will be an advantage.
• Solid background \ knowledge at least in the following legal areas: Competition Law, Contract & Commercial Law, Corporate Law, Employment Law etc.
• Experience in the FMCG sector is a plus.
• Fluent English is a must.
• Positive communication style, excellent and effective communication skills, with ability to handle complex issues.
• Excellent organizational skills in order to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to navigate and be successful in a fast-paced work environment, taking initiative and autonomy, demonstrating ability to learn quickly.

WE OFFER:

• Competitive salary.
• Compensations & benefits package, which includes: medical and life insurance, meal allowance, company product sampling.
• Opportunity to develop as a professional.
• Work in a smart and motivated team within a supportive and inclusive culture with strong value.

ABOUT YOUR TEAM:

We are a family of over 36 thousand engaged people. Each and every one of us is the secret ingredient of Coca-Cola HBC – one of the world’s largest bottlers and partner of The Coca-Cola Company. Our every day mission is to delight over 715 million consumers by offering a choice of over 100 iconic global and favorite local brands in the moments that matter, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are a truly empowered and talented team that drives superior results by winning and learning every day in 29 countries, across 3 continents. Our success comes from us working together as one to make a positive difference for the local communities we serve.

Think you’ve got the secret ingredient?

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Coca-Cola HBC is an open opportunities employer. Your application will be reviewed based on professional qualifications required, with no regard to any other attribute (gender, age, race, disability, religion, national origin, sexual identity and others).