Junior Legal Counsel

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Overview This role is for a Junior Legal Counsel at Reckitt, acting as a trusted internal advisor to the company and its manufacturing operations. The position focuses on effectively managing all commercial, regulatory, and governance matters. The Junior Legal Counsel will support various cross-functional departments, including procurement, supply chain, marketing, and corporate functions, by balancing legal risk with business objectives, identifying legal risks, and ensuring business activities comply with applicable laws and regulations. What you will do * **Legal Advisory:** Provide timely and pragmatic legal advice on areas such as contract law, corporate governance, facilities management, and manufacturing regulations specific to the business sector. Conduct research on relevant laws and stay updated on regulatory changes within South Africa’s manufacturing sector. * **Contract Management:** Draft, review, and negotiate various agreements both cross-functionally and externally, under the supervision of the Head of Legal. Assist senior team members with complex contract negotiations, maintain contract templates and trackers, and conduct legal due diligence on new suppliers and strategic procurement initiatives. * **Regulatory Compliance and Corporate Governance:** Monitor compliance with statutory and industry-specific legal obligations. Maintain statutory compliance registers, advise on corporate entity changes, and review advertising content, product claims, packaging labels, and marketing communications. Implement monitoring procedures and ensure adherence to governance standards. * **Training and Awareness:** Design and deliver legal training programs to the business. * **Litigation Management:** Co-ordinate dispute resolution and oversee the litigation portfolio in conjunction with external counsels. * **Projects and Cross Functional Support:** Manage multiple workstreams and cross-functional projects simultaneously in a highly fast-paced environment. Support projects involving facilities, manufacturing expansions, technology implementation, and regulatory audits. Requirements (from the original advert) * LLB Degree and admission as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa. * 2-4 years post-admission experience; in-house familiarity with Manufacturing and FMCG industry experience preferred. * Strong knowledge of commercial and corporate law, compliance, and governance. * In-depth experience in contract management, drafting, advertising law, and regulatory matters. * Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Suite. Who should apply The ideal candidate should be results-orientated, possess an entrepreneurial mindset, and demonstrate strong problem-solving skills. They should have excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, commercial acumen, and an innovative approach. Strong project management skills and legal expertise are essential. Applicants should be capable of managing multiple workstreams and cross-functional projects simultaneously in a highly fast-paced environment, while balancing legal risk with business objectives and working closely with internal stakeholders. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/junior-legal-counsel-reckitt Source: myjobmag

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