Chief Counsel, North America Consumer Brands

Henkel Corporation; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Henkel Corporation in Stamford, CT seeks a head attorney to guide legal strategy for Consumer Brands NA, Professional Beauty, and regional procurement. You will advise the HCB executive team, partner with the NA CLO, and lead a 16-person legal group across commercial, patent, and trademark functions.

The role requires strong crisis management, sustainability and real estate knowledge, and close collaboration with global teams. In-office presence is important, with hybrid flexibility.

Qualifications

• Experience leading legal teams and advising executive leadership.
• Proven ability to manage risk across consumer brands.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and crisis management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance to Henkel Consumer Brands NA and regional teams.
• Advise on critical business topics and crises for HCB NA leadership.
• Lead a team of 16 professionals across commercial, patent, and trademark groups.
• Collaborate with NA CLO and senior leaders to drive strategy and talent development.
• Engage with regional and global legal colleagues on cross-border matters.

Skills

Executive leadership

Legal counsel

Team leadership

Job description

Henkel Corporation in Stamford, CT seeks a head attorney to guide legal strategy for Consumer Brands NA, Professional Beauty, and regional procurement. You will advise the HCB executive team, partner with the NA CLO, and lead a 16-person legal group across commercial, patent, and trademark functions.

The role requires strong crisis management, sustainability and real estate knowledge, and close collaboration with global teams. In-office presence is important, with hybrid flexibility.