Data Governance Counsel, North America

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

​Legal​

Step into the world of our Legal and Compliance Function and prepare to be challenged and stretched with a combination of impact, innovation, and excellence. Our Legal team is at the forefront of shaping the corporate landscape and redefining the boundaries of what is possible. We go beyond the traditional realms of a legal and compliance function. Transforming ourselves into strategic partners who help drive business growth, mitigating risks, and championing ethical and sustainable practices. Every day, our team deliver on groundbreaking transactions and navigate complex regulatory landscapes that help our organisation make a positive societal impact. Join us, and you'll be collaborating towards shared goals, solving complex challenges, and leaving an enduring legacy.

About the role

Become part of the dynamic legal force that underpins our global success at Reckitt. As our Legal Counsel, you won't just keep pace with the intricacies of business law; you'll help define the way we protect and lead our company forward. Whether refining contracts, managing risks, or advising on cutting-edge projects, your contributions will be pivotal. With opportunities for professional growth and the chance to influence the future, your journey starts here. Are you ready to take the lead and help us chart our course with confidence and care?

Your responsibilities

•    Lead and manage the company's North America privacy program, ensuring compliance with US and Canadian privacy laws and regulations.
•    Provide expert legal advice on advertising technology law, social media regulations, and digital asset risks, including accessibility. Maintain and manage terms and privacy policies on digital assets. 
•    Advise on legal matters related to sweepstakes, promotions, and digital media.
•    Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including SaaS agreements, data transfer agreements, media agreements, data processing agreements, and other IT-related contracts.
•    Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address privacy and data governance issues.
•    Monitor and respond to regulatory developments in privacy, advertising technology, and digital media.
•    Support the company's initiatives in AI and cybersecurity, providing legal guidance as needed.

The experience we're looking for

•    An experienced executive and credible leader who can motivate his or her team and be a strategic business partner that fosters the development of a business-friendly, solutions-driven legal function. 
•    You will be an action oriented, performance-focused person, who enjoys autonomy, can navigate ambiguity, can operate in a cross-functional, matrixed organization, and interface with a diverse and international employee population.
•    Other requirements for this position include:  
•    Law degree and minimum of 10 years’ experience with a major corporation in a relevant industry.  
•    Experience in commercial transactions in the consumer products industry.  
•    Admitted to a State Bar in good standing in one or more jurisdictions in the U.S.  Early training at a major law firm is preferred. 
•    Quick thinking, with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external senior management, solving problems on a real-time basis. 
•    Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.  
•    Demonstrated negotiation skills. 
•    Strong problem-solving skills. 
•    Strong desire to learn the business and function smoothly as part of an interdisciplinary team. 
•    Strong team management and influencing skills. 
•    Hands-on orientation, ability to function with a minimum of administrative support. 

The skills for success

Integrity, Corporate Governance, Compliance Management, Solutions Focused, Excellent Communication Skills, Risk management, Intellectual property, Patents, Commercial contracts, Marketing, Teamwork, Fact-based Decision Making, Ability to manage and prioritize workload, Continuous Improvement Mindset, Legal Services, Process Optimisation.

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

US salary ranges

USD $158,000.00 -  $236,000.00

US pay transparency

The base salary range for this role will vary based on experience in job and industry, training and education, skills relevant to the position, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to the base salary, the position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, which is subject to change each year. Reckitt offers eligible employees competitive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance; paid time off for vacation, sick and Company recognized holidays; a 401(k) plan; 16-week paid parental leave or 26 weeks for the birthing parent; adoption and fertility support; tuition reimbursement; discounts; and much more. Our compensation and benefits packages aim to give our talent the reward, protection, and peace of mind they deserve. If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete your application, please contact NAtalentacquisition@reckitt.com. Reckitt is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.