Senior Legal Counsel, Greater China & North Asia

About the role

Reckitt is looking for a high‑potential Senior Legal Counsel to act as a trusted advisor and business partner for its Greater China and North Asia operations. Reporting to the Legal Director, you will provide pragmatic, risk‑based legal advice that supports growth while protecting the company’s brands, reputation and interests.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Legal Director in shaping and executing the legal strategy for the region, including business initiatives, restructurings, acquisitions, divestitures and other strategic projects.
• Serve as the primary legal advisor to country, regional and global stakeholders across HR, Sales, Marketing, E‑commerce, Digital, Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, R&D and corporate functions.
• Identify, assess and mitigate legal and regulatory risks, delivering practical solutions that enable commercial objectives.
• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, advertising claims and program materials across all media formats.
• Oversee significant litigation, investigations and dispute resolution matters, working closely with external counsel as needed.

Required profile

• Qualified lawyer with extensive experience in commercial, regulatory, compliance and dispute matters, preferably within Greater China or North Asia.
• Demonstrated ability to influence strategic business decisions while managing day‑to‑day legal issues.
• Strong commercial judgment, problem‑solving capability and a collaborative mindset.

Required skills