Senior General Counsel, NA – Commercial & IP Leader

Henkel Corporation; Rocky Hill (CT); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 370,000; Full time

Job summary

Henkel Corporation in Rocky Hill, CT seeks a senior legal executive to steer North America Adhesive Technologies (HAT) in strategic guidance across sales, operations, supply chain, marketing, R&D and strategy. You will partner with regional and global teams to handle cross-border matters while leading a 16-person legal team.

The role requires hands-on leadership with a 60% in-office / 40% remote hybrid schedule, collaborating with senior leaders to drive business outcomes and manage legal risk.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance to Henkel Adhesive Technologies in North America.
• Advise on sales, operations, supply chain, marketing, R&D and strategy topics.
• Lead a team of 16 professionals (attorneys and paralegals) supporting NA HAT.
• Collaborate with regional and global legal teams on cross-border matters.
• Maintain in-office leadership while enabling a hybrid 60% in-house schedule.

Skills

Team leadership

Legal counsel

Cross-functional collaboration

Crisis management

Contract negotiation

Job description

Henkel Corporation in Rocky Hill, CT seeks a senior legal executive to steer North America Adhesive Technologies (HAT) in strategic guidance across sales, operations, supply chain, marketing, R&D and strategy. You will partner with regional and global teams to handle cross-border matters while leading a 16-person legal team.

The role requires hands-on leadership with a 60% in-office / 40% remote hybrid schedule, collaborating with senior leaders to drive business outcomes and manage legal risk.