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At Henkel, you can build on a strong legacy and leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses to reimagine and improve life every day. If you love challenging the status quo, join our community of over 47,000 pioneers around the globe. Our teams at Henkel Consumer Brands continuously drive evolution in dynamic categories: Laundry & Home Care and Hair. With our trusted brands, including Persil and Schwarzkopf, our cutting-edge technologies, and our disruptive solutions, you will have countless opportunities to explore new paths and develop your skills. Grow within our future-led businesses, our diverse and vibrant culture, and find a place where you simply belong. All to leave your mark for more sustainable growth.

Dare to make an impact?

As the Legal Specialist, you will play a critical role in proactively supporting legal operations across multiple business units, professional functions, and sub-business units within Henkel. Your key responsibilities will include:

1. Offering sound legal advice to various stakeholders, helping to navigate complex legal matters and ensure alignment with business goals and Henkel Corporate Standards.
2. Negotiating, preparing, and reviewing contracts to ensure compliance and safeguard Henkel’s interests.
3. Managing external disputes and overseeing litigation matters, working closely with external counsel where needed.
4. Identifying opportunities to enhance legal workflows and processes, streamlining operations for greater efficiency and effectiveness.

• Law Degree from a reputable university and licensed to practice law (must be qualified).
• Minimum 8 years of Post Qualification Experience (PQE), including at least 3 years of law firm experience.
• Qualified in South Africa or Kenya is an advantage.
• Experience in Commercial laws, handling a variety of complex matters.
• Experience in the GCC preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining attention to detail.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a strong ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is our strength. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities, and mindsets.