Senior Legal Counsel

Description
Kenvue is currently recruiting for:
Senior
Legal Counsel
This position reports into Legal Director Japan and is based at Ebisu, Tokyo, Japan.
Who We Are
At Kenvue , we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we're the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON'S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made by 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to deliver the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means to have the power to impact life of millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage - and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future-and yours. For more information click here.
What You Will Do
Key Responsibilities
• Provide legal counsel, strategic guidance and support to Kenvue in Japan , and will also include support to relevant APAC countries for skin health business . This position would report into Legal Director Japan
• Proactively assess legal risks (including labor & employment, regulatory, sourcing & procurement and other relevant subject matters) related to the business and operations and implement policies and procedures to address and manage those risks including preventative actions, trainings and communications.
• Exercise communications and other skills to positively influence management of Kenvue Japan and Skin health business as mentioned above, to make well considered decisions and achieve compliant success of operations.
• Provide guidance on and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations applicable to the operations of Kenvue Japan and other APAC countries relevant to skin health business including any relevant industry codes.
• Support business development initiatives (e.g. M&A and licensing transactions) including due diligence reviews, negotiation of transaction and drafting/execution of deal documentation.
• Engage and manage outside counsel (including seconded counsels, if applicable) including providing appropriate budgets for outside counsel and setting ground rules for the operations on when and how to request outside legal services/support.
• Manage all litigation, dispute resolution, and any internal and external investigations related to the business operations.
• Provide legal input and guidance to the employees of Kenvue Japan and other relevant Kenvue group companies in APAC on all new Kenvue policies and procedures including the Code of Conduct, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Corporate Integrity Agreements, Ethics & Compliance and Ethics & Compliance Business Integrity Guide. This includes advising employees on any new policies or required changes to existing policies, creating with the country lead counsel appropriate trainings for employees on such policies.
• Provide legal counsel and support on legal issues and risk management for any enabling functions of Kenvue Japan and other relevant Kenvue group companies in APAC region including Human Resources, Quality, Corporate Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Operations, Customer Development, Procurement, Communications, Marketing and Finance.
• Proactively partner and work with Kenvue lawyers in other countries /region/global to drive local alignment with country, regional and global legal best practices and knowledge sharing.
• Advise operations on its copy clearance of materials and internet-related activities
• Perform corporate governance and secretarial functions for Kenvue Japan including fulfilling all applicable reporting requirements relating to board and shareholders meetings.
What We Are Looking For
Required Qualifications
• Minimum 7 -12 years of experience as a legal advisor; License to practice law in major jurisdiction. License to practice law in Japan is a plus.
• Fluent in written and spoken Japanese and English , strong English communication skill with multinational business partners is required.
• Experience of working in law firms or multi-national corporations, ideally with experience of doing legal work in the consumer health care industry or other manufacturing industry preferred
• Broad corporate experience, ideally of having advised senior leaders of business units or functions.
Desired Qualifications
• Self-starter with strong drive for results & strong sense of ownership but also willing to take direction from various stakeholders.
• Client Oriented - ability to proactively connect and engage with operations to find practical solutions (including alternative solutions, if applicable) and partner with them to implement desired actions and lead compliant success of operations.
• Judgment capability, good consultative skills, and structural thinking process.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively across all levels of a matrix organization.
• Superior communication skills and proven ability to counsel senior management on complex legal matters.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-national company and cross-border environment.
• Comfortable working as part of a team and keen to interact with diverse group of people spanning a broad range of business teams and executives within the client organizations.
• Objective thinker who is able to advance ideas and influence others.
• Ability to manage conflicts in an open and constructive manner.
• Able to lead by an example and ensure high ethical, legal and compliance standards at Kenvue Japan and be proactive in engaging organization to identify opportunities to enhance ethics and anti-corruption practices and procedures.
• Strong ability to deal with ambiguity and simplify issues for clients.
• Ability to work innovatively and proactively to support clients.
Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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