Job Description

We are JTI, Japan Tobacco International, and we are present in 130 countries. We have spent years innovating, creating new and better products for the consumers to choose from. This is our business. But not only. Our business is our people. Their talent. Their potential. We believe that when they are free to be themselves, and they are given the opportunity to grow, travel and develop, amazing things can happen. That's why our employees, from around the world, choose to be a part of JTI. It is why 83% of employees feel happy working at JTI. And why we've been awarded Global Top Employer status, nine years running. So when you're ready to choose a career you'll love, in a company you'll love, feel free to #JoinTheIdea. Learn more: jti.com

The Legal Intern for Northern and Western Africa (NWA) will support the Legal team in providing legal support on issues affecting the JTI Northern and Western Africa Cluster markets. She/he will work in close collaboration with the Legal Manger as a point of contact to the functions, markets and departments within the cluster, helping to assess the operating environment across the cluster and ensuring compliance of activities with current markets' legislation / practice. This position will provide legal assistance in analyzing and revising contracts and other business documents. Active participation in depth legal research and analysis of local laws in Northern and Western Africa Cluster Markets will be required.

WHAT WILL YOU DO

Monitor and assess local laws in each market. Perform research on legal issues whether statutory, contractual and with JTI Policies and Procedures. Participate to legal meeting with the functions, markets and departments within the cluster. Support the Legal Team in reviewing, drafting, improving agreements and other legal documents for the Legal Department. Work closely with the Legal Manager in handling contractual issues associated with JTI's business in the cluster markets. Assist the Legal Manager in the preparation of training materials and internal policies. Helping the Legal Team with processes and administrative matters.

YOU ARE

We are looking for a dynamic, motivated, responsible, curious and organized intern. The candidate must demonstrate desire to learn, good communication skills, attention to details, ability to consistently deliver quality work and have a positive mindset. Education: Final year Bachelor, Young Graduate or Master student in Law. Languages: Fluent in French, English & Arabic both written & spoken.