Senior Legal Counsel Inhouse

About Us

GROHE is the worlds leading provider of sanitary fittings and a global brand, dedicated to providing innovative water products. For many decades, GROHE has been committed to the brand values of technology, quality, design and sustainability that all illustrate GROHEs commitment to creating exceptional experiences and to delivering "Pure Freude an Wasser". With its engineering, innovation and design activities firmly anchored in Germany, GROHE products bear the badge of quality "Made in Germany", ultimately strengthening the customers’ confidence in the brand. In 2014, GROHE became part of the LIXIL Corporation, a publicly listed company on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Job description

Act as a support to Leader Legal in mainly legal matters as per the below responsibilities description, which will impact IMEA consequently.

Primary Responsibilities:

- Act as primary legal advisor for all legal matters in the day-to-day business across GLP, KSA, NWA, and Turkey

- Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts, ensuring alignment with business objectives and legal compliance

- Advise business stakeholders during contract negotiations and provide practical risk assessments and mitigation strategies

- Prepare, oversee, and maintain board and shareholder resolutions, meeting minutes, and governance documentation for all regional entities

- Coordinate with governmental authorities and external counsel for registration of legal documents (e.g., powers of attorney, corporate filings)

- Monitor and ensure the timely renewal of operational and trade licenses; liaise with local PROs and ensure adherence to regulatory obligations

- Oversee preparation and issuance of legal correspondence to customs and customers (e.g., product declarations, logo usage, NOC letters), ensuring legal accuracy

- Provide legal guidance on supplier and customer onboarding processes, including KYC reviews and compliance checks

- Advise after-sales and service teams on legal aspects of third-party contracts, customer claims, and dispute resolution

- Support logistics and operations teams on legal matters related to customs clearance, trade portals, and agreements with service providers

- Review and advise on marketing-related agreements, including digital campaigns, print media, and agency services, focusing on IP protection and regulatory compliance

- Conduct and maintain legal research, track relevant legislative developments, and update internal knowledge resources

- Maintain and enhance the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system by ensuring regular updates and legal document control

- Coordinate with and manage external legal counsel for specialized local legal matters and dispute resolution

- Engage cross-functionally with senior business stakeholders to ensure legal guidance supports strategic goals and operational realities

Qualifications:

- Master´s degree in Law (or equivalent)

- 5 years experience in working as a legal counsel.

- Proficiency in using computer software, such as Google, GoogleDrive, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, DocuSign CLM, and legal databases.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Arabic is preferred but not mandatory

- Complete discretion and ability to work with confidential information.

- Ability to work independently and as a team member

LIXIL

A HOME FOR EVERYONE.

Every person on the planet dreams of a better home. And at LIXIL, we’re committed to making better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere.

We make it happen with pioneering water and housing technology solutions. Home to world leading brands like INAX, American Standard, GROHE, TOSTEM and many more, we touch the lives of more than a billion people each day, transforming houses into homes.

Our planet is the home we all share. So how we do business matters. Our inclusive and empowering culture, entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to having a positive impact on the planet are integral to our business strategy.

LIXIL today is on a journey of transformation. The world around us is changing. Technological advances. Evolving needs. New demographics. Shifting expectations. These changes serve as opportunities for solutions to be discovered, and to unlock progress for all.

We invite you to make this journey with us. It is as challenging as it is inspiring. Together we can shape the future of living. We’re a home for growth, for imagination, for creativity. A home for your talent and ambition.

A home for everyone.

LIXIL is an equal opportunity employer, with an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We will consider all qualified applications for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, nationality or national origin, color, religion or beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or disability status.