Counsel Litigation

Details

Contract

Full-Time

Location

Lausanne, Switzerland

Department

Legal, Ethics & Compliance

Openings

1

Job ID

58109827

PMI Vision It’s Time to Unsmoke. There is no question that the best choice for men and women who smoke is to quit cigarettes and nicotine altogether. But many people don’t. In any given year, about 9 out of 10 men and women who are already smoking will continue: those people deserve access to, and information about, better alternatives. That is why we’re building PMI’s future on smoke-free products and focusing our efforts in switching adults, who choose to continue smoking, to our smoke-free platforms. In order to achieve this, we are focused on 6 strategic priorities: • Developing a long-term product and ecosystem portfolio, • Building societal support of RRP, • Growing our RRP platforms to scale, • Delivering product launch & customer service agility, • Achieving cost and cash leadership, and • Maintaining leadership in conventional cigarettes. About Our Vision We’ve built the world’s most successful cigarette company, with the world’s most popular and iconic brands. Now we’ve made a dramatic decision. We will be far more than a leading cigarette company. We’re building PMI’s future on smoke-free products that are a much better choice than cigarette smoking. Indeed, our vision – for all of us at PMI – is that these products will one day replace cigarettes. Why are we doing this? Because we should … We understand the millions of men and women who smoke cigarettes. They are looking for less harmful, yet satisfying, alternatives to smoking. We will give them that choice. We have a commitment to our employees and our shareholders. We will fulfill that commitment by pursuing this long-term vision for success. Society expects us to act responsibly. And we are doing just that, by delivering a smoke-free future. … And because we now can. Success in the cigarette business gives us the resources to pursue our ambitious vision. Thanks to the imagination and perseverance of thousands of people at PMI, we have developed breakthrough products that are smoke-free and enjoyable. Role Summary This role is for a Counsel in PMI’s Litigation and Investigations Group (L&I), which is part of PMI’s Legal & Compliance (“L&C”) Department. PMI’s Litigation and Investigations Group is responsible for (i) managing litigation on behalf of Philip Morris International Inc. and its affiliates (PMI) globally, (ii) providing trusted business partnership and counselling on litigation decisions of importance to the Company and, as appropriate, contributing to the corporate strategy planning process, (iii) leading and conducting internal investigations, and (iv) providing litigation support services. The Counsel – Litigation will require a seasoned legal professional with excellent judgment and a demonstrated ability to manage complex litigation and to provide guidance to business and functional leaders across the organization on strategies for mitigating legal risk. The role-holder will report to the Assistant General Counsel – Litigation, who is based in Lausanne, CH. Key Responsibilities • Helps oversee and manage PMI’s product liability and regulatory litigation caseload and other cases of company-wide significance. • Develops and executes with other members of PMI’s L&I group PMI’s litigation strategy, manages outside counsel, manages discovery obligations, determines proper case disposition, and monitors litigation budgets. • Evaluates and manages pre-litigation disputes arising from the use of PMI products. • Leads or participates in significant internal investigations. • Assists in the identification, selection, and management of outside counsel to assure legal services are rendered to PMI that are results-oriented, timely, competent, and cost efficient. • Prepares regular summaries and update memos and presentations on litigation activities. • Works with other functional groups in the LEC Department as needed that have expertise in the subject matter of the litigation. • Anticipates and mitigates potential legal problems within the organization as they pertain to special litigation matters and develops strategies to avoid costly litigation and reduce potential areas of risk. • Helps business partners understand the risks and consequences of a given situation and develops alternatives to manage identified risks. • Provides legal risk analysis of Company policies and initiatives. • Stays current with legal developments, best practices, and benchmarks in the relevant areas of law. • Acts as a team player and role model for the legal function, encouraging collaboration and standards of excellence. Critical Skills • Quickly grasps key drivers of the business and industry and able to quickly become immersed in the most important business issues facing the Company. • Demonstrates strategic, innovative, creative and inquisitive frame of mind, with strong business acumen and judgment. • Speaks fluently in lay terms to a diverse range of audiences with excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Demonstrates the detail orientation and the technical, planning and project management skills to ensure flawless execution. • Takes initiative and operates with a sense of urgency, decisiveness and responsiveness. • Possesses strong work ethic with ability to work independently in a fast-paced work environment. • Able to solve problems and offer creative solutions. Anticipates and proactively addresses emerging issues. • Makes well considered recommendations and business decisions based on facts and mastery of the legal and regulatory environment. • Demonstrates self-motivation and initiative to prioritize work and otherwise perform the job with minimal supervision. Highly collaborative team player and an appreciation of the power of inclusivity. • Demonstrates outstanding communications skills, including presenting to, advising and educating internal colleagues as well as engaging with external stakeholders. • Must be able to operate calmly in a dynamic environment with a demonstrated ability to handle crises. • Strong organizational skills reflected by planning and communicating in a dynamic environment. Desired Profile • Juris Doctor and licensed to practice law in one or more jurisdictions. • At least five years of concentrated litigation experience in industry or private practice which demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and applied understanding of area of expertise; both in house and major law firm experience preferred. • Solid working knowledge of litigation practice and procedures. • Previous experience with FMCG, life sciences or technology industry preferred. Experience of working in a highly regulated industry is desirable. • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple, conflicting priorities while managing a substantial workload and client expectations. • Robust interpersonal, networking, public speaking, and writing skills, with the confidence and credibility to act quickly, communicate effectively with diplomacy and civility, and command respect of both internal and external audiences. • Ability to review and revise legal documents in English at first-rate level. Working fluency in other languages is a plus. • Ability to travel as necessary. Work Environment/Physical Requirements • Normal office environment for a mission driven, high impact team. Work hours regularly exceed 40 plus hours per week. • PMI operates a flexible work policy known as Smart Work which allows employees to work from home but requires at least two days per week in the office averaged over a month (excluding business trips, vacation leave and other authorized absences). • Other business trips, both within and outside Switzerland, may be required from time to time. For more information, please visit www.pmi.com and www.pmiscience.com. #LI-HYBRIDApply

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