Legal Counsel, Health
We are Reckitt, a global home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands.
Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose.
We go beyond making access to quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege, but also strive to make a positive societal impact.
About the Legal and Compliance Function
Step into the world of our Legal and Compliance Function and prepare to be challenged and stretched with a combination of impact, innovation, and excellence.
We transform ourselves into strategic partners who help drive business growth, mitigate risks, and champion ethical and sustainable practices.
Every day, our team delivers on groundbreaking transactions and navigates complex regulatory landscapes.
About the Role
As a Legal Counsel (Fixed Term Contract) at Reckitt, you will play a pivotal role in protecting and empowering a global organisation dedicated to making a difference.
Your decisions will shape the future of our company and contribute to our collective success.
Your Responsibilities
Manage a broad spectrum of legal affairs, ensuring Reckitt operates within the framework of compliance and integrity.
Provide expert guidance on contract law, commercial agreements, and corporate governance matters.
Collaborate with various departments to address legal issues proactively, fostering a culture of compliance.
Conduct legal research, utilising your expertise and tools to support informed decision-making.
Oversee the development of legal strategies that align with Reckitt's objectives, driving growth and innovation.
The Experience We're Looking For
Solid background in contract law, corporate governance, and compliance management, honed in a corporate or law firm setting.
Proficient in problem-solving, equipped with sharp analytical skills and a detail-oriented outlook.
Ability to communicate complex legal information clearly to diverse audiences.
Adept at juggling multiple tasks and thriving in a dynamic environment that values timely delivery.
Committed to continuous improvement; a brilliant legal mind who is always seeking better ways to serve.
The Skills for Success
You must have Integrity, Corporate Governance, Compliance Management, Solutions Focused, Excellent Communication Skills, Risk management, Intellectual property, Patents, Commercial contracts, Marketing, Teamwork, Fact-based Decision Making, Ability to manage and prioritize workload, Continuous Improvement Mindset, Legal Services, Process Optimisation, Qualified Lawyer.
What We Offer
At Reckitt, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way.
We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally.
We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes.
We reward our employees based on performance, recognising, appreciating, and rewarding outstanding results.
Equality
We hire for potential as well as experience, so don't let any perceived shortcomings hold you back from applying.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.
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Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose.
We go beyond making access to quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege, but also strive to make a positive societal impact.
About the Legal and Compliance Function
Step into the world of our Legal and Compliance Function and prepare to be challenged and stretched with a combination of impact, innovation, and excellence.
We transform ourselves into strategic partners who help drive business growth, mitigate risks, and champion ethical and sustainable practices.
Every day, our team delivers on groundbreaking transactions and navigates complex regulatory landscapes.
About the Role
As a Legal Counsel (Fixed Term Contract) at Reckitt, you will play a pivotal role in protecting and empowering a global organisation dedicated to making a difference.
Your decisions will shape the future of our company and contribute to our collective success.
Your Responsibilities
Manage a broad spectrum of legal affairs, ensuring Reckitt operates within the framework of compliance and integrity.
Provide expert guidance on contract law, commercial agreements, and corporate governance matters.
Collaborate with various departments to address legal issues proactively, fostering a culture of compliance.
Conduct legal research, utilising your expertise and tools to support informed decision-making.
Oversee the development of legal strategies that align with Reckitt's objectives, driving growth and innovation.
The Experience We're Looking For
Solid background in contract law, corporate governance, and compliance management, honed in a corporate or law firm setting.
Proficient in problem-solving, equipped with sharp analytical skills and a detail-oriented outlook.
Ability to communicate complex legal information clearly to diverse audiences.
Adept at juggling multiple tasks and thriving in a dynamic environment that values timely delivery.
Committed to continuous improvement; a brilliant legal mind who is always seeking better ways to serve.
The Skills for Success
You must have Integrity, Corporate Governance, Compliance Management, Solutions Focused, Excellent Communication Skills, Risk management, Intellectual property, Patents, Commercial contracts, Marketing, Teamwork, Fact-based Decision Making, Ability to manage and prioritize workload, Continuous Improvement Mindset, Legal Services, Process Optimisation, Qualified Lawyer.
What We Offer
At Reckitt, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way.
We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally.
We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes.
We reward our employees based on performance, recognising, appreciating, and rewarding outstanding results.
Equality
We hire for potential as well as experience, so don't let any perceived shortcomings hold you back from applying.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.