Legal Manager

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.

Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

**Legal**:
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. Our Legal team is at the forefront of shaping the corporate landscape and redefining the boundaries of what is possible.

We go beyond the traditional realms of a legal and compliance function. Transforming ourselves into strategic partners who help drive business growth, mitigating risks, and championing ethical and sustainable practices. Every day, our team deliver on groundbreaking transactions and navigate complex regulatory landscapes that help our organisation make a positive societal impact.

Join us, and you'll be collaborating towards shared goals, solving complex challenges, and leaving an enduring legacy.

**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 organization that's dedicated to making a difference in matters related to contracts negotiation and corporate law. 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**:
In summary, you'll:

- Develop, review, negotiate and work in the subsequent control of contracts and other legal documents, paving the way for secure business deals;
- Provide legal advice related to contracts in general;
- Development and maintenance of contract control and management procedures, including database analyzes;
- Use of electronic contract management system;
- 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**:

- A law degree, solid experience in the area and desirable to have additional relevant qualifications specific to the role.
- Solid background in contract law and corporate governance, in a corporation or law firm.
- 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.
- Ability to work in partnership with the company's business areas, including operations, business development, compliance, finance, tax.
- Excellent writing and communication skills, including in English.

**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 w