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 ...