Legal Advisor Middle-East

We are 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.

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

Embark on a dynamic career journey with Reckitt where your contributions have real impact. As our dedicated Legal Counsel, you will nurture your legal prowess within a forward-thinking environment, working on fascinating projects that reach beyond traditional boundaries. You'll engage with innovative legal solutions, contribute to managing business risks, and support the implementation of cutting-edge legal technologies. At Reckitt, your growth is our success, and this role promises the kind of professional development that could prepare you for more advanced opportunities within our vibrant company.

Your responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate legal contracts, including distribution, logistics & transport, manufacturing, marketing, and service agreements.
• Provide timely legal advice and support to internal stakeholders on various matters including intellectual property, data protection, corporate governance, and regulatory issues
• Support the marketing team by analysing product claims to ensure compliance with advertising regulations. Review promotional materials and marketing strategies for legal soundness, focusing on consumer rights and competition law
• Conduct legal research and analysis to assist in developing strategies, resolving disputes, and addressing potential risks.
• Assist in the coordination and implementation of Reckitt’s global Ethics and Compliance Program roadmap within the Middle East region.
• Support the management of pre-litigation and litigation cases, including liaising with external counsel, and handling documentation and case strategy.
• Provide support in managing corporate secretary activities, ensuring compliance with legal and governance standards.
• Respond to competition authorities, handle competitor challenges, and coordinate with internal and external legal teams to resolve issues efficiently.
• Proactively enhance workflow and legal processes to improve efficiency and legal risk management within the business.
• Assist in controlling, coordinating, and tracking the legal budget and expenditures
• Monitor new regulations and develop legal awareness within the business teams. Conduct training sessions on relevant legal topics as needed.

The experience we're looking for

• Bachelor degree in Law (LL. B)
• Fluent in Arabic (written & spoken)
• UK / US Qualifications (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of contract law, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance
• Excellent legal drafting and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Minimum of 3-5 years of law firm experience is preferred
• Some GCC or regional experience
• Positive mind set and strong willingness to learn, demonstrating adaptability and enthusiasm for growth

The skills for success

Integrity, Corporate Governance, Solutions Focused, Excellent Communication Skills, Intellectual property, Teamwork, Fact-based Decision Making, Ability to manage and prioritize workload, Continuous Improvement Mindset, Process Optimisation.

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.