Legal Transformation Associate

Job Title: Legal Transformation Associate x 2
Location: Barcelona, Viladecans Office
Work Level: 1CC or 1MG, depending on level of experience
Duration: 12-month Temporary Role

The selected candidate will return to their current role once the temporary assignment ends"

ABOUT UNILEVER

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world. 

JOB PURPOSE

The Legal Transformation Associate supports the delivery of legal transformation initiatives, with a focus on effective project execution, stakeholder coordination, and legal and transactional support. The role works closely with external counsel and internal Legal, M&A, and transformation teams to support the set‑up and operationalisation of entities, manage documentation and due diligence activities, and ensure transformation plans are delivered on time and to a high standard. The transaction and the nature of work for this project are subject to regulatory approvals, McCormick shareholder approval, and the relevant consultation processes.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage/support the delivery of allocated country‑level activities in support of BG Transformation.
• Liaise with external counsel (Clifford Chance), Central M&A and Transformation teams, and country/BU/One UL lawyers to support timely execution of transformation plans.
• Support the preparation and coordination of legal documentation relating to entity set‑up and operationalisation, including licences and permits.
  Provide documentation and transactional support to central teams, working closely with local and global stakeholders.
• Support due diligence activities as required.
• Work collaboratively within a supportive, inclusive, and transparent team environment, with a focus on execution excellence and continuous improvement.
• Prepare detailed periodic updates to support senior stakeholders in briefing executive leadership.

Skills/Experience:

• Qualified lawyer with relevant post‑qualification experience.
• Prior experience in a complex, matrixed organisation; FMCG experience preferred.
• Experience supporting legal transformation, restructuring, M&A, or large‑scale change initiatives is desirable.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to liaise effectively (written and oral) with internal business partners and external counsel across multiple geographies.
• Ability to quickly assimilate complex information, support the identification of legal risks, and contribute to pragmatic, solutions‑oriented legal input.
• Strong organisational and project‑management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Comfortable working with ambiguity, while maintaining attention to detail and awareness of broader project objectives.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and TM search platforms.
• Collaborative team player, demonstrating a proactive, inclusive, and continuous‑improvement mindset.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.