Associate Director – Legal Counsel (Contracts) at Haleon

Bengaluru, karnataka, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Counsel, Contracting, Team Leadership, Governance, Risk Management, Operational Excellence, Contract Drafting, Negotiation, Template Optimization, Cross-functional Collaboration, Process Improvement, Automation, Contract Lifecycle Management, Reporting, Analytics, Legal Technology

Industry

Consumer Services

Description

Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity. Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science. Now it’s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture. About the role The Associate Director – Legal will lead a team of legal and non-legal professionals within the Haleon Legal team’s shared services center in Bengaluru to deliver high-quality global contracting and legal support. Provide leadership in legal contracting oversight, strengthen governance and risk management, and drive operational excellence so the Legal function scales effectively and delivers maximum value to the business. Key responsibilities Leadership & Team Management Lead and manage a team of legal and non-legal professionals to deliver efficient, accurate, and compliant global support. Allocate and monitor work to meet SLAs, quality standards, and stakeholder expectations. Provide coaching, performance feedback, and development support; build a high-performing, inclusive culture. Serve as the escalation point for complex or non-standard matters. Contracting & Advisory Oversee drafting and negotiation of complex contracts across all listed categories; ensure alignment to Haleon templates and playbooks. Advise on pre-contract structuring, template optimization, and risk-based positions during negotiations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Finance, Compliance, Procurement, Commercial) to enable business objectives. Operational Excellence Partner with Legal Operations and functional leaders to implement process improvements, automation, and standardization. Drive best practices in contract lifecycle management (CLM) and support reporting/analytics on COE performance. Participate in new service line design, pilot programs, and technology implementations. Qualifications and Essential skills Education Bachelor of Law (LL.B) or equivalent qualification in Law. Experience 12–18 years post-qualification, with exposure to global contracting and team leadership. Prior experience in legal operations, legal shared services, or an in-house legal function. Technical Skills Expertise in drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts. Familiarity with global contracting standards and risk frameworks. Experience building new processes and continuously refining existing workflows to drive efficiency and best practices. Experience with legal technology (e.g., leading CLM/workflow/document automation tools). Experience delivering contracting work across global jurisdictions. Job Posting End Date 2026-03-02 Equal Opportunities Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected – all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It’s important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong. During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees. The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions. Adjustment or Accommodations Request If you require a reasonable adjustment or accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at Haleon at any stage of the application process, please let your recruiter know by providing them with a description of specific adjustments you are requesting. We’ll provide all reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process and treat all information you provide us in confidence. Note to candidates The Haleon recruitment team will contact you using a Haleon email account (@haleon.com). If you are not sure whether the email you received is from Haleon, please get in touch.

Responsibilities

The Associate Director will lead a team in a shared services center in Bengaluru, focusing on delivering high-quality global contracting and legal support. Key duties include providing leadership in contracting oversight, strengthening governance, managing risk, and driving operational excellence for the Legal function.