Assistant Legal Manager

Main Purpose of the Job:

The Assistant Legal Manager will support Unilever in all aspects of legal advisory work and business partnering with other functions, reporting directly to the Thailand General Counsel.  He/she will provide advice, recommendations and solutions that are not only legally compliant but also commercially viable that enable business growth. 

Unilever Thailand is business of approx. 1 billion Euros per annum which sells and markets Unilever products across Thailand through distributors and customers, which ranges from home care, beauty & personal care products, nutrition and ice-cream. 

Main Accountabilities:

• Provide accurate and timely legal advice, identify risks, and offer mitigation strategies for all legal aspects, including contracts, competition law, anti-bribery, data privacy, employment law, consumer protection, and corporate matters.
• Serve as the day-to-day legal point of contact for marketing teams, overseeing contracts and providing legal advice on marketing-related work such as claims, regulations, and other issues.
• Partner with support functions such as Finance, HR, and IT (as assigned by the General Counsel), managing projects and deliverables effectively.
• Draft and negotiate agreements and other legal documents to support the business, including but not limited to confidentiality agreements, distributor agreements, lease agreements, and service agreements.
• Ensure compliance with all internal policies, local regulatory, and reporting requirements.
• Stay updated on legal developments and advise on their potential impact on the business.
• Prepare training materials and conduct training sessions for the business on topics such as Legal Induction, Business Integrity, and Competition Law.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as contract filing, preparing POAs, and other duties as assigned by the General Counsel.

Key Skills:

• Legal Knowledge
• Interpersonal, organisational, communication and analytical skills
• Stakeholders management skills 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law. Having a lawyer license is an advantage. 
• 3-5 years' experience in a law firm or in-house.
• Proficient in Thai and English (speaking and written). 
  

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