Student Assistant Legal/ Public Affairs at BAT

BAT is evolving at pace - truly like no other organisation.
To achieve the ambition, we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our ethos every day. Come be a part of this journey!
BAT SWEDEN IS LOOKING FOR A STUDENT ASSISTANT LEGAL/ PUBLIC AFFAIRS
SENIORITY LEVEL: Internship
FUNCTION: Legal & External Affairs
SALARY RANGE: Competitive salary + excellent benefits
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed term
LOCATION: Stockholm, Sweden
ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES
What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?
Administrative support for local LEX team, professional support on specific issues, depending on qualifications.
What is the direct impact of this role on the team or organization?
Better use of resources, increased productivity in team.
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Reports to: Senior Legal Counsel
Reporting Level: Manages self
Geographic Scope: Local
WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR
Project management and issue tracking.
Management of payments and record keeping.
Administrative and functional support on day-to-day activities.
Support with presentations and spreadsheets.
Assistance on legal matters, such as contract review, legal research, and legal administrative support.
Assistance on public affairs tasks mainly within a Swedish political context.
Research and development of engagement material, memos, presentations, and similar materials.



CAN THIS BE YOUR FUTURE ROLE?
Do you have experience from or knowledge of political decision-making processes?
Have you any experience from working with legal and/or public affairs issues in any kind of organisation?



ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
About to finish bachelor’s or just started a master’s degree in Law or Political Science.
Interest in politics and legal issues and understanding of the political system.
Fluent in Swedish and English.
Microsoft Office, especially Power Point and Excel.
Great writing and communication skills.
Great ability to plan and structure individual work and complete tasks in a timely and orderly manner.
Good teamworking skills.



BENEFICIAL
Experience from an administrative role, from a paralegal or legal assistant role.
Experience from a political organization, political party, NGO, or external affairs role in the private sector.
Interest in a possible future career path in a large multinational organisation.



WE ARE BAT
At BAT we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at BAT.
Global Top Employer with 53,000 BAT people across more than 180 markets
Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locations
Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
Seal Award winner – one of 50 most sustainable companies



BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER
Collaboration, diversity, and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come bring your difference!
If you have any questions, feel free to send an email to: NEAtalent@bat.com