Position Title:  Senior Counsel M&A

PMI Vision

It’s Time to Unsmoke.

At PMI, we’ve chosen to do something incredible.

We’re totally redefining our business and building our future on smoke-free products with the power to deliver a smoke-free future.

With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, wherever you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and you will have the space to move your career forward in many different areas/directions.

In order to achieve this, we are passionate about 6 strategic priorities:

• Developing a long-term product and ecosystem portfolio,
• Building societal support of Reduced Risk Products,
• Growing our Reduced Risk products 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 spectacular 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 people who smoke cigarettes. They are looking for less harmful, yet satisfying, alternatives to smoking. We will give them that choice. We are dedicated 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 opening is for Senior Counsel, M&A - a senior attorney with Legal & Compliance Department providing comprehensive legal support and guidance to mid- and senior-level business and functional leaders across the organization in relation to various investment activities with the national, regional and global scale.

The selected candidate will be leading M&A legal support to various transactions. They will be analysing, advising on, and assisting with a variety of mid- to highly complex legal matters and activities such as investments, divestitures, corporate venture activities, and joint ventures.

Senior Counsel, M&A, is a part of M&A Legal team and works closely with the Investment team and senior management to advance PMI vision and strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and mobilises internal stakeholders; directs and oversees the work of external legal counsel.
• Partners with internal clients to create proactive strategies designed to achieve the optimal outcome for the company and minimize exposure to liability.
• Helps business partners accurately understand the risks and consequences of the given situation or course of action.
• Effectively communicates the risks and the consequences and develops alternatives to manage identified risks.
• Identifies and analyzes legal issues, drafts key documents, presents clear recommendations that are compliant with applicable legal requirements.
• May be asked to represent the company’s position before responsible government agencies and regulatory bodies in the jurisdictions which PMI operates.
• Stays current with legal developments, promotes training, best practices and benchmarks in the relevant areas of law; assists internal clients in implementing relevant policies and procedures within the area of expertise.
• Maintains a culture with a high degree of emphasis on dignity, respect, and inclusion.

Critical skills:

• Advise the Investment team and other business units across PMI on mergers, acquisitions, corporate venture investments, divestitures, joint ventures, and other strategic investment activities.
• Lead and coordinate the delivery of high-quality legal counsel across all investment and business development activities from inception to closing for all types of transactions.
• Collaborate with senior management team, Investment, Finance, Tax, Global Communications, Investor Relations and various sub-functions with Legal & Compliance Department to advance projects and create effective partnerships.
• Draft, negotiate and participate in the review of various transaction documents associated with M&A and strategic investments, with support from external legal counsel as appropriate and cost efficient.
• Work with the business and legal teams in structuring complex transactions; identify risks and potential alternatives and solutions to challenging deal matters and business issues.
• Effectively present solutions and challenge thinking to ensure deal decisions result in the intended benefits for PMI.
• Oversee due diligence and work collaboratively with multiple cross-functional teams to ensure subject matter experts are included as appropriate.
• Collaborate and coordinate activities within a decentralized structure with a keen ability to partner effectively across functions and geographies gaining credibility and confidence throughout the transactional process.
• Acts as a teammate and a role model for the legal function, encouraging collaboration and standards of excellence.

Desired profile:

• Juris doctor and licensed to practice law in a locale where PMI operates.
• At least 8 years of concentrated experience which demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and applied understanding of the area of expertise; both in house and major law firm experience preferred.
• Previous managerial and leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple, conflicting priorities while managing a substantial workload and client expectations.
• Experience working effectively in a dynamic and achievement-focused environment with a dedication to excellence.
• Ability to maintain an appropriate perspective regardless of the delicacy or pressure of a situation

Why Join Us?

At Philip Morris International, you will:

• Be part of an ambitious team driving significant change in the industry.
• Work in a dynamic and inclusive environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.
• Have the opportunity to develop your career in numerous directions, with access to world-class training and development programs.
• Enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Join us in our mission to deliver a smoke-free future and make a tangible impact on the world. If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, we would love to hear from you.