Counsel corporate governance

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We are currently looking for a Counsel – Corporate Governance to join our Corporate Secretary team within Legal. Here you will play an active role in the biggest transformation in the history of our company.

In this position you will be effective in exercising seasoned judgment and providing guidance to business and functional leaders across the organization with responsibility for performing a variety of moderately complex to complex legal matters and projects including day-to-day advice to the company and its business professionals on a range of governance law matters. You will be responsible for providing efficient and effective support to PMI’s subsidiaries and internal management committees. You will work with the members of the Corporate Secretary team to support governance activities of joint ventures and subsidiaries, as well as to provide general governance advice and guidance.

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• Partner and actively collaborate with PMI’s business colleagues in the Dutch affiliate, primarily, and members of other regional management teams, the corporate office and with members of the legal department, to support sustainable business models, including intercompany transactions and with third parties.
  
• Help business colleagues understand the risks and consequences of actions taken in transactions. Effectively communicate the consequences and develop alternatives to manage identified risks.
  
• Efficiently gather and distill relevant information from appropriate sources, identify and analyze legal issues and know when to escalate them.
  
• Lead legal advice to the Corporate Finance Team on corporate law matters, intercompany agreements and agreements with third parties and participate in cross-functional projects, including corporate restructurings and changes of investment.
  
• Identify and analyze legal issues, draft key documents, present clear recommendations and ensure compliance with corporate and other applicable laws.
  
• Stay current with legal developments, best practices and benchmarks in the noted areas of law.
  
• Maintain a culture with a high degree of emphasis on dignity, respect, and inclusion.
  

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• Juris doctor and licensed to practice law in a locale where PMI operates.
  
• At least 5 years of experience with a demonstrated in-depth understanding of corporate governance and contract law. Both in-house and major law firm experience preferred.
  
• Knowledge of Dutch corporate law and corporate formalities required, and knowledge of corporate law and corporate formalities of other jurisdictions a plus.
  
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple conflicting priorities while managing a substantial workload and business expectations.
  
• Demonstrated understanding of how corporations operate, with a proven ability to understand complex business models.
  
• Experience of working successfully in a highly results-oriented and performance-driven environment with a focus on excellence.
  
• Robust interpersonal and writing skills, with the confidence and credibility to act quickly, communicate effectively both internally and externally.
  
• Ability to oversee complex projects and lead them to successful completion in an organized, efficient, and effective manner.
  
• English and Dutch fluent; French an asset.
  

We genuinely care about our people, and we show this through living out our Employee Brand each and every day. It is what connects every colleague in every market.

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, we offer a fantastic office environment and look to ensure you have the best work-life balance possible.

Our success depends on the people who come to work every single day with a sense of purpose and an appetite for progress.

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• Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We’ll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore.
  
• Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture, where everyone’s contribution is respected; collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong.
  
• Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress.
  
• Take pride in delivering our promise to society: to deliver a smoke free future.
  

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• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
  
• Employment type: Full-time
  
• Job function: Legal
  
• Industries: Manufacturing
  

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