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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.
Legal Counsel
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About this position
What you´ll do
-Independently review, draft, and negotiate various commercial contracts with business partners in both English and Japanese.
-Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to business units on a wide range of legal matters, including corporate, competition, employment, and other laws relevant to our business operations in Japan.
-Identify and assess legal risks and propose commercially viable solutions, escalating complex or significant matters as appropriate.
What makes you a good fit
-Either of the following:
・Qualification to practice law in Japan or another jurisdiction, with a minimum of 5 years of in-house legal experience; or
・A minimum of 10 years of professional legal experience without a qualification to practice law.
-Experience providing legal advice on Japanese legal matters, with solid knowledge of Japanese laws and business practices.
-Solid knowledge of Japanese laws and business practices, with the ability to independently handle a broad range of legal matters.
-Ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice across multiple areas of law (e.g., contracts, corporate, antitrust, data privacy, dispute resolution, employment laws, IP, M&A).
-Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess legal risks, propose practical solutions, and exercise sound judgment on when to escalate matters.
-Proficiency in written English. A strong willingness to develop fluent spoken English communication skills is also required.
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
- Retirement Pension Plan (Corporate DC and CB composition)
- Sick Leave
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Supplementary Workers' Accident Insurance
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.
JOB ID: 26103390
Contact information for application-related questions: recruitment.jp@henkel.com
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FAQ
I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English. Should I write my application in English as well?
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, our recommendation is to 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 our expectation that Henkel employees will want to grow and explore different career paths during their time with us. 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 in 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.
If I have questions regarding my application, who do I contact?
Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.