Legal Counsel
Reckitt
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Johannesburg • South Africa
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About the role
- Provide legal advice on commercial, corporate, and manufacturing regulations
- Draft, review, and negotiate supplier, procurement, and cross-border agreements
- Monitor compliance with statutory and industry-specific obligations
- Review advertising content, product claims, and packaging for regulatory compliance
- Manage any litigation portfolios and coordinate dispute resolution
- Deliver legal training and support cross-functional projects, including manufacturing expansions and audits
Requirements
- LLB Degree and admission as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa
- 5–7 years post-admission experience; in-house familiarity with Manufacturing and FMCG industry experience preferred
- Ability to communicate complex legal information clearly to diverse audiences
- Committed to continuous improvement; a brilliant legal mind who is always seeking better ways to serve
Benefits
- Parental benefits
- Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health
- Life insurance for all employees globally
- Opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes
- Short-term incentives to recognize, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results
- Rewards in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
legal advicedrafting agreementsnegotiating agreementscompliance monitoringlitigation managementdispute resolutionregulatory compliance reviewlegal training
Soft Skills
communicationcontinuous improvementproblem-solving
Certifications
LLB DegreeAttorney of the High Court of South Africa