Corporate Legal Counsel (d/f/m)

What you´ll do

• Legal contact (lead lawyer) for defined business units of the Adhesive Technologies business unit
• Proactive legal support and advice for specialists and managers in Henkel's industrial business
• Broad commercial law orientation across the entire range of contract, distribution and antitrust law issues in the global B2B environment
• Conceptual and legally compliant drafting and negotiation of international contracts for Henkel's industrial business
• Strategic risk management including support for product recalls and other product crises
• Special projects and interdisciplinary project work on various topics beyond the traditional core area of legal advice
• Close and trusting cooperation with the internal specialist departments and the lawyers of our foreign subsidiaries
• Coordination and management of external lawyers and law firms at an international level

What makes you a good fit

• Fully qualified lawyer with honours degree
• Legal clerkship/first relevant professional experience in an international commercial law firm and/or a globally operating company with a focus on commercial/corporate law
• Interest and initial knowledge of general commercial, contract and distribution law and ideally basic knowledge of antitrust law
• Fluency in English, preferably gained abroad
• Experience in international contract drafting and negotiation is an advantage
• Sound understanding of economic interrelationships, strong communication skills, ability to work in a team and a precise, independent and pragmatic way of working
• Enjoy working in a very international environment as part of a global, motivated team that enjoys challenges and takes pleasure in responsibility

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid and work from anywhere policies
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Company Pension Plan 100% financed by Henkel
• MEGA Preventive Health Insurance
• CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance
• Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Jobticket

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.