Legal Counsel, Health & Hygiene
City: Sydney
About Reckitt
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.
About the role
Step into the world of Reckitt as a Legal Manager, where every decision you make matters.
With your legal expertise, you will protect and empower a global organisation that's dedicated to making a difference.
It's not just about the law; it's about being part of a team that inspires you to be the best.
From safeguarding our operations to ensuring legal integrity, your role is pivotal to our collective success.
Are you ready to make an impact where it really counts?
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
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
With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, 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.
For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results.
You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.
Equality
We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'.
That's why we hire for potential as well as experience.
Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.
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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