Position Title:  Legal Trainee

We are looking for a high-potential legal professional with early career experience to support the Legal Affairs function. This role is suited to someone who has gained exposure within a legal advisory firm or an in-house legal team and is looking to build their experience within a multinational environment.You will work closely with the Legal Counsel and chip in to a broad range of legal, compliance, and governance activities across the business.

Your day to day

• Support the preparation of legal documentation for statutory meetings, including General Assemblies
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of contracts (services, procurement, distribution, IT, partnerships)
• Partner with Human Resources on labour-related matters, including employment contracts, dispute prevention, and compliance with labour laws
• Ensure compliance with personal data protection regulations and internal data privacy policies
• Provide clear, timely legal advice across a range of business topics
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support decision-making
• Support the implementation and monitoring of legal and regulatory obligations, including tobacco control legislation
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and provide relevant updates (legal watch)
• Chip in to risk identification, compliance initiatives, and internal awareness activities (training materials, communications)
• Provide general legal support as required by the Legal Counsel

What we are looking for

• Completed degree in Law (LLM or equivalent)
• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in corporate legal practice (law firm or in-house)
• Experience within a multinational, international, or cross-border legal environment is strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of OHADA law and corporate law
• Good knowledge of contract law
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English & French is essential
• Strong analytical thinking and ability to synthesize complex information
• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with digital/AI tools
• No relocation support will be provided for this position

Our success depends on our talented employees who come to work here every single day with a sense of purpose and an appetite for progress. Join PMI and you too can:

• Seize the freedom to shape 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.

PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.