As a Public Affairs Manager at AB InBev, the world's largest brewer, you will play a key role in the Legal and Corporate Affairs team (LCA).
This position will focus on Corporate Affairs tasks and will require legal expertise as a support.
The Public Affairs Manager will be responsible for managing AB InBev’s relationship with institutional and political stakeholders, business federations and other influential stakeholders. You will actively support the monitoring and analysis of legal and regulatory developments in the alcohol sector. This will involve staying updated with the latest industry trends, legislative changes, and policy discussions to ensure that AB InBev remains at the forefront of compliance and industry best practices. You will also focus on supporting AB InBev’s long term priorities, commercial agenda and license to operate.
You may also be called to provide guidance across a broad spectrum of areas including retail contracts, regulatory compliance, and influencer partnerships, relying on expert colleagues.
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to the strategic direction of AB InBev’s Legal and Corporate Affairs operations. You will work in a dynamic and supportive environment, where your contributions are valued, and your professional growth is considered. Our team is committed to fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
At AB InBev, dreaming big is what we do. Brewing the world’s most loved beers, building iconic brands like Bud, Stella Artois, Corona and crafting meaningful moments are what inspire us.
We’re a team of passionate owners who aren’t afraid to dream big because we know that together, we can achieve anything. To build a more sustainable, inclusive and rewarding future. Turning any challenge into an opportunity. So let’s take on the challenge together. Cheers to dreaming big!
The role:
You will integrate a team of three persons working on a broad range of topics, with the following missions:
Monitoring and analysis of legal and regulatory developments in the beer/alcohol sector, enabling to anticipate regulation with a negative impact on company performance and devise strategies and campaigns to mitigate those threats
Advocating and representing AB InBev France’s interests towards political stakeholders, government authorities, in business federations, NGO’s, etc
Building and protecting the interests of AB InBev France, by defining and implementing a Corporate Affairs strategy, in close collaboration with the legal, external communications, and ESG experts
Prepare and update corporate affairs tools: position papers, company (press) statements, fact sheets, Q&A’s, presentations, stakeholder mappings, etc.
Provide legal advice to the various departments, provide support to the negotiation of commercial agreements, including contracts with retailers
Legal positioning on new legal and regulatory texts impacting AB InBev's activity (particularly in environmental matters), and present results to key stakeholders
Legal training (competition law, contract law, confidentiality, code of conduct, etc.)
Compliance of the activities with the standards and legislation in force, in particular in terms of competition law, data confidentiality, fight against corruption, etc.)
Contribute to the ESG agenda across France, in collaboration with the "Sustainability" team at European level
Profil / Compétences:
Who we’re looking for:
You hold at minimum a master’s degree and are interested in corporate affairs, legal regulation
LL.M. / international experience is a plus
Perfect command of French and English
Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar position within an international company or an institution
Sense of initiative, proactive, creative
Autonomy, and ability to call for support when needed
Extensive analytical capabilities
Team spirit
Resilient and able to perform in stressful situations. “Owner” mentality, driving results
