Legal Associate

JOB TITLE: 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.

ABOUT UNIOPS:

Unilever Operations (UniOps) is the global technology and operations engine of Unilever offering business services, technology, and enterprise solutions. UniOps serves over 190 locations and through a network of specialized service lines and partners delivers insights and innovations, user experiences and end-to-end seamless delivery making Unilever Purpose Led and Future Fit.

Where this position fits-into the team:

• Part of the Global Unilever Intellectual Property (IP) Legal team.

• Part of the Unilever Legal Powerhouse – a team we’re currently building, which will consist of around 65 colleagues in Bangalore, who will work together with the other Powerhouse teams in Barcelona, São Paulo and Mexico City

• Integral part of the Unilever’s Legal Function - a global operation consisting of approximately 400 lawyers and specialists.

• Based alongside the UniOps Function in Bangalore – a wider team of 1,600 people that powers Unilever’s compass strategy through world class business operations enabled by technology and innovation.  

Job Purpose:

As part of the Market Legal:

• Provide comprehensive legal support to business stakeholders in specific markets, including core legal advisory, in-depth legal research and analysis, and execution of operational legal tasks, as may be required from time to time.

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records and files

• Submission of documents to the official entities

• 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 Unilever

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.

• General administrative and office support as needed

Governance & Compliance

• Support the operation of governance schedules and processes for key suppliers

• Support the operation of required ongoing compliance activities for key suppliers.

• Understand changes to standard clauses, and highlight deviations and risks, if outside of standard clauses.

• Ensure the organisation's internal contract document templates are accurate and up to date.

• Identify opportunities to improve current contract processes and devise plans to implement these changes.

Stakeholder Management

• Support the development and management of stakeholder relationships within Unilever and with key internal and external parties, including within Legal, Procurement, Finance, Digital Marketing, HR, local Data Protection Officers and other businesses.

Key Interfaces

• Legal (including external legal counsel)

• Procurement

• Data Privacy

Key Skills
Relevant Experience

• Professional qualification in Law

• Contract negotiation skills, from both a Legal and Procurement perspective

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management

Skills and Experience:

• PQE of 1-3 years of experience practicing law in a law firm or corporate legal department

• Achieving outcomes and results by influencing the way resources not in your control are utilised

• Attention to detail

• Ability to work with colleagues across multiple time zones and countries

• Willingness and drive for process excellence

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferable

• Experience of working for a large multinational and/or in a B2C business and/or FMCG business

Leadership Behaviours

• 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!

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