Commercial Legal Counsel (Temporary)

Legal Counsel at Reckitt This role is with Reckitt, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Reckitt is home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Join our global team dedicated to making access to high-quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right, not a privilege.

Legal and Compliance Function

Our Legal team is innovative and strategic, shaping the corporate landscape and redefining possibilities. We go beyond traditional legal functions to drive business growth, mitigate risks, and promote ethical and sustainable practices. About the Role As a Legal Counsel at Reckitt, your decisions will significantly impact our global organization. Your expertise will help safeguard our operations and uphold legal integrity, contributing to our collective success. Provide legal advice to the Marketing and Sales departments on activities, product launches, advertising, campaigns, and promotions in the Iberia Region.

Consult with R&D on product testing protocols and standards.

Advise on competition law, commercial law, IP, data privacy, consumer regulation, and corporate law across departments.

Implement and manage compliance programs focusing on antitrust, commercial policies, and the Code of Conduct.

Negotiate and draft commercial, distribution, consultancy, collaboration, and co-promotion contracts aligned with business strategies.

Manage litigation and disputes, including coordination with external legal counsel within budget constraints.

Provide training on Competition Law, company policies, and compliance.

At least 7 years of post-qualified experience as an in-house lawyer or in a law firm, preferably within the FMCG industry. Strong knowledge of advertising, consumer protection, commercial / contract, and competition law.

Integrity, corporate governance, compliance management.

Knowledge of intellectual property, patents, and commercial contracts.

What We Offer We prioritize inclusion and support our employees through various benefits, including parental leave, mental health programs, life insurance, and global share plans. We recognize potential and value diversity, considering all qualified applicants without discrimination.