Legal Counsel

Henkel Jebel Ali FZCO; Ümraniye; Hybrid; TRY 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational adhesive company is seeking a legal counsel to ensure compliance with local laws and corporate standards. This role involves legal advising, contract management, and collaboration with external counsels. The ideal candidate has at least 7 years of legal experience, particularly in the FMCG sector, and possesses excellent English communication skills. This position offers a flexible work model and diverse growth opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible work scheme

Diverse national and international growth opportunities

Health and preventive care programs

Gender-neutral parental leave

Employee Share Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of post-qualification legal experience.
• Expertise in FMCG or chemicals sector preferred.
• Strong understanding of business dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Providing legal support to Adhesive Technologies business unit.
• Managing data protection compliance program.
• Drafting, revising, and negotiating contracts.

Skills

Legal experience in law firm or corporate environment

Understanding of ethics and compliance matters

Cross functional working aptitude

Excellent command of English

Job description

This role provides comprehensive legal support to Henkel Türkiye, mainly for the Adhesive Technologies business unit and professional functions. The position focuses on legal counselling, contract management, compliance (including data protection and antitrust), and coordination with external counsels. It offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic multinational environment, ensuring Henkel’s operations comply with local laws and global corporate standards.

What you’ll do

• Providing legal support for Henkel Adhesive Technologies business unit and professional functions of Türk Henkel
• Providing legal counselling and legal risk assessment to business units regarding their day-to-day operations and projects
• Managing the data protection compliance program of Türk Henkel, in coordination with external counsels, and providing legal counselling to business units in relation to data protection matters
• Managing the drafting, revision and negotiation of various contracts
• Ensuring that Henkel products, any advertisement materials and services meet applicable laws and regulations as well as Henkel’s global corporate standards
• Following-up the lawsuits which Türk Henkel is a party to, in coordination with external counsels
• Preparing and conducting legal trainings for Henkel employees, taking an active role in antitrust compliance program of Türk Henkel
• Providing support to global legal projects in case of need

What makes you a good fit

• Minimum 7 years of post-qualification legal experience gained in a law firm and/or multinational corporate environment; expertise in FMCG or chemicals sector is an additional asset
• Strong understanding of ethics and compliance matters
• Good understanding of business dynamics
• Aptitude for cross functional working among country and region
• Excellent command of English in both speaking and writing

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Global 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

JOB ID:25085611

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About Henkel

Building on a strong legacy of almost 150 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world. Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.

I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?

Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the rule is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.

Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?

Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.

Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?

Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level. Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company. Here you will get further information on our training programs.

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