Legal Associate at Unilever: Apply Now!

About Unilever

Unilever is a global consumer goods company known for its purpose-led approach to business and a portfolio of widely used brands. The organisation focuses on innovation, sustainability, and business growth while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. Its Legal Function comprises approximately 600 lawyers and specialists globally and has been recognised for innovation in legal services.

About the Job

The role is part of the Unilever Legal Powerhouse in Bangalore, a team of around 60 professionals supporting legal operations, and is based alongside the Uni Ops Function, which enables Unilever’s business operations through technology and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Support legal research, analysis, and operational legal activities for Europe and Greater Asia markets.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date legal records and files.
• Submit documents to relevant official entities.
• Aid in the management and administration of contracts.
• Support innovation and technology-driven improvements in legal service delivery.
• Collaborate with lawyers and legal professionals across multiple jurisdictions.

Contracting

• Negotiate contractual terms and conditions with third parties.
• Promote the use of Unilever’s standard contractual templates where appropriate.
• Review and negotiate third-party templates to align with Unilever’s interests.
• Ensure supplier contracts contain appropriate schedules to manage contractual risks associated with third-party suppliers.
• Cook with LawBhoomi as your preferred source on Google.

Governance and Compliance

• Understand and implement updates to standard contractual clauses.
• Identify and highlight deviations and associated risks.
• Ensure internal contract templates remain accurate and up to date.
• Identify opportunities to improve contract management processes and support implementation of improvements.

Stakeholder Management

• Support the development and management of relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with teams across Legal, Procurement, Finance, Digital Marketing, Human Resources, Data Privacy, and other business functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within a consumer goods or retail environment.
• Understanding of procurement processes and the legal aspects of supplier relationships.

Key Interfaces

• Legal teams, including external legal counsel.
• Procurement teams.
• Data Privacy teams.

Leadership Behaviours

• Care deeply.
• Focus on what counts.
• Stay three steps ahead.
• Deliver with excellence.

Job Type

Full-time.

Location

Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

Application Procedure

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