2024 Legal Summer Internship

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.

About 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

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Admin to join our vibrant legal team at Reckitt. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to grow their legal expertise. You will engage with various teams, contributing to our dynamic culture while developing autonomy in your role. If you're looking for a chance to innovate, simplify administrative processes, and build strong collaborative relationships, this is the perfect platform to advance your career. Take the leap and contribute to meaningful work that makes an impact.

Your responsibilities

- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the legal team, managing day-to-day tasks efficiently.
- Undertake research on legal developments, ensuring our team stays ahead of the curve.
- Assist with contract management and maintain impeccable legal document archives.
- Facilitate the organisation of meetings and coordinate with external law firms.
- Handle communications, including processing invoices and tracking legal expenditures.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement and optimisation of our legal procedures.

The experience we're looking for

- Previous experience or qualifications as identified by your future line manager.
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
- Ability to prioritise a diverse workload and meet challenging deadlines.
- Solid communication skills and a foundation in legal services.
- A continuous improvement mindset aimed at streamlining processes.
- Team player with an appreciation for integrity and risk management.

The skills for success

Integrity, Compliance Management, Excellent Communication Skills, Risk management, Patents, Teamwork, Ability to manage and prioritize workload, Continuous Improvement Mindset, Legal Services, 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.

Internship Details

10- week, in- person internship program, starting in May 2024

Individual Projects

Relocation Support

US Pay transparency

The base salary range for this role will vary based on experience in job and industry, training and education, skills relevant to the position, and other factors permitted by law.  In addition to the base salary, the position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, which is subject to change each year.

Reckitt offers eligible employees competitive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; paid time off for vacation, sick, and Company recognized holidays; a 401(K) plan; generous paid parental leave; adoption and fertility support; tuition reimbursement; product discounts; and much more!

If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete your application, please contact NAtalentacquisition@reckitt.com. Reckitt is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

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.