Senior Legal Counsel

Wat we doen

Bij Kenvue realiseren we de buitengewone kracht van dagelijkse verzorging. Gebouwd op meer dan een eeuw erfgoed en geworteld in de wetenschap, zijn we het huis van iconische merken - waaronder NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON'S® en BAND-AID® die je al kent en waar je van houdt. Wetenschap is onze passie; Zorg is ons talent.

Wie we zijn

Ons wereldwijde team bestaat uit ~ 22.000 briljante mensen met een werkcultuur waar elke stem telt en elke bijdrage wordt gewaardeerd. We zijn gepassioneerd door inzichten, innovatie en toegewijd aan het leveren van de beste producten aan onze klanten. Met expertise en empathie betekent een Kenvuer zijn dat je elke dag de kracht hebt om miljoenen mensen te beïnvloeden. We stellen mensen op de eerste plaats, geven er veel om, verdienen vertrouwen met de wetenschap en lossen op met moed - en hebben schitterende kansen voor je klaarliggen! Geef samen met ons vorm aan onze toekomst - en die van jou. Klik voor meer informatie op here.

Rol rapporteert aan:

Head of Legal - India, Indonesia & the Philippines

Locatie:

Asia Pacific, India, Maharashtra, Greater Mumbai

Werklocatie:

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Wat je gaat doen

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Senior Legal Counsel, India

This position reports into Head of Legal - India, Indonesia & the Philippines and is based at Mumbai, India

Who we are

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including Stayfree, ORSL, Neutrogena, Aveeno, Listerine and Johnson’s that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made up of ~ 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact the life of millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours.

What you will do

The Senior Legal Counsel will be responsible for providing strategic and operational legal advice and counsel in all areas of law, to support Kenvue’s business in India and help them achieve their goals, while protecting company’s rights, interests and reputation. The Senior Legal Counsel will work on drafting various contracts, artwork review, product claims, assistance in intellectual property issues including trademark infringement cases, consumer complaints, regulatory laws including legal metrology, drugs and cosmetics laws, food standards and safety laws, labour laws, environmental laws etc. and general litigation matters. Responsibilities also include providing legal advice to Kenvue’ s GCC in Bengaluru, under a separate legal entity Kenvue Solutions India Pvt. Ltd (KSIPL).

This role requires a team-oriented, solutions-focused, and agile business partner who will work with a handson approach to address legal issues.

The Senior Legal Counsel is a senior business lawyer for JNTL, reporting to Head of Legal- India, Indonesia and Philippines. The Senior Legal Counsel has a team member, a Legal Counsel reporting into him/her.

Key Accountabilities

• As a solid business partner, Senior Legal Counsel actively participates in discussions and decisions, and proactively provide legal counsel and value-added support to all business functions of JNTL ( and KSIPL) including iconic brands like Stayfree, ORSL, Neutrogena, Aveeno, Benadryl, Listerine, Johnson’s Baby etc.

• Possess communication and other skills to be able to positively influence the key stakeholders to make well considered decisions and achieve compliant growth.

• Provide sound guidance on and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations applicable to the operations of JNTL (and KSIPL), challenge the status quo, connect with relevant stakeholders, and deliver outcomes satisfactory to stakeholders in a timely manner.

• Collaborate with business partners, regulatory function, R&D, Qualilty, Sales & Marketing, Ethics & Compliance function to reinforce decision making in every critical business decision in lines with Kenvue’s Code of Business Conduct. Engage with outside counsel for general litigation matters and ensure that all matters are diligently handled.

What we are looking for

• LLB or equivalent law degree from a nationally recognized university.

• License to practice law either in India or another jurisdiction preferred.

• At least 10-12 years of relevant legal experience post qualification (a mix of law firm and in-house experience is preferred).

• Preferably experienced in working with multinational corporations (MNC), and with colleagues in other markets in APAC and USA.

• Strong business partnering skills, with a proven ability to proactively engage with the business to find practical solutions and partner with them to implement desired actions.

• Business Oriented - ability to proactively engage with business to find practical solutions and partner with them to implement desired actions and create compliant growth for the business.

• Comfortable working as part of a team and keen to interact with diverse group of people spanning a broad range of business teams and executives within our client organizations.

• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and a comprehensive understanding of the consumer goods industry.

• Ability to manage conflicts in an open and constructive manner.

• Able to set an example and ensure high ethical, legal and compliance standards at Kenvue India and be proactive in engaging organization to identify opportunities to enhance ethics and anti-corruption practices and procedures.

• Strong ability to deal with ambiguity and simplify issues for clients.

• Ability to work innovatively and proactively to support clients.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive Benefit Package*

• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!

• Learning & Development Opportunities

• Employee Resource Groups

• This list could vary based on location/region

*Note: Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits. Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the recruitment & hiring process.

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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