JOB TITLE: Senior Legal Associate
JOB LOCATION: UniOps Bangalore Centre
About Unilever
Be part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make this happen. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best. Every day, nine out of ten Indian households use our products to feel good, look good and get more out of life – giving us a unique opportunity to build a brighter future.
Every individual here can bring their purpose to life through their work. Join us and you’ll be surrounded by inspiring leaders and supportive peers. Among them, you’ll channel your purpose, bring fresh ideas to the table, and simply be you. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we’ll work to help you become a better you.
Who we are…and what we offer
We have established four Legal Powerhouses in Bangalore, Mexico City, São Paulo and Barcelona, which form an integral part of the Legal Function and provide defined, structured services to our other lawyers and to the wider business.
Where this position fits-into the team:
Part of the Unilever Legal Powerhouse – a team we’re currently building, which will consist of around 55 colleagues in Bangalore and 40 across Mexico, Spain & Brazil.
Integral part of the Unilever’s Legal Function - a global operation consisting of approximately 400 lawyers and specialists
Based alongside the UniOps in Bangalore – a wider team of 1,600 that powers Unilever’s compass strategy through world class business operations enabled by technology and innovation.
Role purpose
Supporting one of our 5 Global Business Groups (Nutrition, Ice Cream, Homecare, Personal Care and Beauty & Wellbeing) Legal Teams
Leading legal research and analysis
Support to the teams in relation to monitoring of emerging regulations
Drafting legal documents
Contracting:
To negotiate terms and conditions with third parties with whom Unilever business wish to contract, by both influencing them to accept our own standard templates or, alternatively, negotiating the use of their templates, with changes that suit Unilever’s interests.
To ensure there are adequate schedules included in the overall supplier contracts so that the contract risk profile of 3rd party suppliers providing or supporting Unilever information and systems is adequately managed and addressed.
To interact with Unilever legal team who own the contracts’ expertise in order to ensure that up to date version of clauses, templates and schedules are used.
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records and files
Support departmental records / data management and retention efforts using internal technology resources
Monitoring of lawsuits and administrative procedures
Support to the teams in relation to control of cases, deadlines and documentation
Supporting the management and administration of contracts
Simplification and innovation; supporting innovation and use of technology to simplify and improve the provision of legal services
Engaging with and supporting other lawyers across the globe
Stakeholder Management
Support the development and management of stakeholder relationships within Unilever and with key third parties, including within HomeCare, Legal, Customer Operations, Procurement, Finance, Marketing, Business Operations Sustainability, HR, local Data Protection Officers and other businesses.
Key Skills
Essential
Professional qualification in Law
Minimum of 6 years of law firm or FMCG/ supplier industry experience working within a large complex business environment requiring analysis of contracts and supporting data and making balanced risk recommendations
Experience of business partnering
Willingness and drive for process excellence
The ability to work independently and cross functionally under pressure
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent stakeholder management
Attention to detail, proven ability to draft accurately and effectively in a legal register of language
To be a pro-active self-starter who is able to work autonomously
Flexibility and readiness to work on a broad range of matters
Excellent project management skills and ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal skills and highly team-oriented
Ability to work with colleagues across multiple time zones, cultures and countries
Capable with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint – including the creation of graphical presentations
Preferable
Prior and substantial experience of working for a large multinational and/or in a B2C business and/or FMCG business.
Leadership Behaviors
Care deeply
Focus on what counts
Stay 3 steps ahead
Deliver with excellence
At HUL, we believe that every individual irrespective of their race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, nationality, caste, disability or marital status can bring their purpose to life. So apply to us, to unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make the world a better place. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we’ll work to help you become a better you