Global Graduate Programme in Legal

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.

To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!

Getting the right start is fundamental to build a successful career. The Global Graduate Programme provides a foundation for your functional, managerial, and business awareness skills development early in your career.

What’s in it for YOU in the Global Graduate Programme?

This is an 18-month, fast-track development program to a management job for high potential fresh graduates and young professionals! The program aims to raise the future leaders of BAT in Legal!

What Will You Be Accountable For during an impressive 18 months career journey? 

• Being part of an international development program that combines a real job from day one with structured development through world class training aimed at strengthening your commercial acumen, leadership skills and operational knowledge.


• Fast-track career progressing from Graduate to manager in 18 months


• Exploring diverse business and finance functions through rotations and gain valuable experience


• Broadening your horizons with international experience opportunities


• Developing your project management skills across a diverse range of projects.


• Getting support from your coaches and mentors throughout the program


• Participating world-class global leadership training with other GGs across the globe and local Learning & Development Programs


• Joining a global network of graduates and senior leaders, providing valuable connections and insights.

Essential Experience, Skills, and Knowledge to make a real difference: 

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Law


• Strong knowledge of Commercial Law


• A maximum of 3 years of relevant work and/or internship experience


• Driven, ambitious and proactive


• An inspiring and engaging individual with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with business partners at all levels


• Able to bring both an analytical attitude and a creative problem-solving & growth mindset approach


• Leadership demonstrated through extra-curricular activities


• Proficiency in English and Romanian


• Excel advanced level, Microsoft Power Point advanced level

Benefits and Perks: 

• Competitive salary 

• Annual bonus 

• Holiday & vacation bonus 

• Significant range of benefits (meal tickets, health & life insurance, life events bonuses etc) 

• Flexible way of working, including Short Friday 

• Wellbeing program 

• A good book with Bookster 

• Sports activities reimbursed. 

• A real job with real impact from day one under the supervision of your dedicated Coach & Mentor 

• Diverse, open teams, ready to embrace your ideas with a high level of engagement spirit 

• Learning and Development opportunities/ Leadership Training sessions 

• Open as towards for International Assignment determined by individual performance in the program 

… we are looking forward to your application to experience #lifeatbat!

Good luck!

What we offer you?

• we offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)


• our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives


• your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.


• you'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills


• we prioritize continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes

WHY JOIN BAT?

We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.

Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.

We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an own venture).

Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.