Legal Counsel

Georgian Beer and Beverages Group (GBBG) is part of the international beer and soft drink producer, Royal Swinkels. GBBG unites two companies: Global Beer Georgia (GBG) and Georgia Distribution and Logistics (GDL).

About the companies: Global Beer Georgia (GBG) - is an innovative and leading player in the Georgian beer market. The company manages the entire operations process - beer and lemonade production, marketing and sales, as well as imports and exports various brands, including - Bavaria, Kazbegi, Shavi Lomi, Kayak, Ice, 8.6, B52 and lemonade “Kazbegi”.

Georgia Distribution and Logistics (GDL) – has been operating in the distribution field for over 17 years. The company provides distribution and third-party logistics (3PL) services across the country; through 6 branches and regional sales groups, it serves over 12,000 customers. GDL's portfolio includes GBG products, as well as third-party products such as alcoholic beverages, Lavazza coffee, water, wine, and others.

At GBBG, we are successful in a rapidly changing and competitive industry thanks to our team's professionalism, enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication. We recognize the importance of human capital and offer you the opportunity to work for a growing and developing company. If you want to build a fulfilling career and make a significant contribution to the development of the Georgian beverage industry - we will be delighted to hear from you.

The company is announcing a vacancy for the position of Legal Counsel.

Workplace: Tsilkani, Tbilisi.

Main Responsibilities

• Preparation of company's legal documentation, correspondence, internal acts, and provision of legal consultations;
• Analysis, expertise, and making changes to contracts (in Georgian, Russian, and English languages). Compilation of individual contracts based on basic forms, including specific conditions;
• Preparation of founding documents, changes and additions thereto, meeting protocols, and other corporate documentation, ensuring their execution, and registration with the relevant authorities as needed;
• Recording, systematization, and storage of contracts, orders, and other internal documentation;
• Representation of the company and protection of its interests in relations with individuals and legal entities, within the company's competence, representation in state bodies, the National Agency for Public Registry, "Sakpatent", and with notaries;
• Representation in investigative bodies when necessary.
• Constant monitoring of updates in the country's legislative base and their implementation in the workflow;
• Searching for updates on basic legal principles of international trade and general norms of international disputes, and adapting them to the workflow as needed;
• Conducting business correspondence (in Georgian, English, and Russian languages);
• Independent organization of work and corresponding accountability to the direct supervisor;
• Performance of additional functions related to work and assigned by the supervisor;
• Protection of the company's confidentiality policy.

Basic Requirements

• Higher education in the relevant specialty;
• At least 2 years of experience working as a legal advisor;
• Knowledge of English and Russian languages is of particular importance;
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience working in the field of business/corporate law.

Personal Skills

• Good written and verbal communication skills;
• Quick learning and adaptation;
• Ability to work in a busy mode and manage time;
• Ability to prioritize;
• High sense of responsibility;
• Effective communication;
• Organization;
• Proactivity;
• Teamwork skills;
• Effective time management;

Guarantees

• During the employment period, the candidate will enjoy all basic rights and guarantees provided by the Labor Code of Georgia, without significant limitations.
• Safe and healthy working conditions are ensured, as provided by law.
• Work schedule: full-time, 40 hours a week
• Duration of employment: fixed term
• Remuneration: determined according to the company's internal policy and the candidate's qualifications

Interested candidates, please leave your resume.

Please be advised that candidates who have progressed to the interview stage will be contacted within two weeks of the job posting expiration date. Otherwise, it is considered that your resume is no longer under consideration.

It is not allowed to intentionally or negligently differentiate, exclude or give preference to a person on the grounds of race, skin color, language, ethnic or social affiliation, nationality, origin, property or title status, employment contract status, place of residence, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, health status, religious, social, political or other affiliation (including membership in a professional union), family status, political or other views, or any other characteristic that aims or results in denying or infringing on equal opportunities or treatment in employment and professional activities.

The Public Defender of Georgia oversees the elimination of discrimination and ensuring equality.

By submitting your resume or CV for the vacancy announced by Georgian Beer and Beverages Group (GBBG), you agree that the aforementioned company is authorized to process your personal information in accordance with the law. You also agree that if you are not employed, your personal data will be stored in the company for a period of one year for the purpose of subsequent employment offers.

Good luck!

To view the vacancy, please visit the link: https://gbbg.selfrecruit.ge/s/lG15q