Legal Associate

ABOUT UNILEVER

Established over 100 years ago, we are one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies. We are known for our great brands and our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance.  Our products are sold in over 190 countries, and, on any given day, 3.4 billion consumers worldwide use them. We own some of the best known and best loved brands, including Dove, Persil, Axe, Cif, Comfort, Dermalogica, Hellmann’s, Knorr TRESemmé and Vaseline.

In order to unlock our full potential and accelerate business performance, Unilever has set out a Growth Action Plan. It outlines the steps we are taking to deliver faster growth, drive productivity and simplicity, and dial up our performance culture.  Unmissable brand superiority is front and center of our Growth Action Plan, as is the drive to accelerate science and technology.

We are at the forefront of innovation and digitalization with GenAI tools, data and Powerhouses shaping the future of how we work. The Legal Powerhouses are part of the legal function and provide defined, structured services to our other lawyers and to the broader business. Unilever's legal team has recently been awarded Most Innovative In-House Legal Team in Europe and In-House Legal Team using GenerativeAI. 

JOB PURPOSE

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. If you enjoy dynamic and agile environments and providing creative solutions for the business, then this role is just for you!   

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 consists of around 25 colleagues in Barcelona

• Supporting the Foods Business Group

• Integral part of the Unilever’s Legal Function - a global operation consisting of approximately 500 lawyers and specialists

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

• Conducting legal research and analysis

• Support to the teams in relation to monitoring of emerging regulations

• Drafting legal documents

• 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

• 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 the globe

• General administrative and office support as needed

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

Essential

• Law degree

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

• Strong communication skills

• Willingness and drive for process excellence

• The ability to work independently and cross functionally under pressure

• Capable with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint – including the creation of graphical presentations

• Strong communication skills in English 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

• Excellent written skills and attention to detail

• Being able to work and respond positively in a client-led culture.

• Ability to work with colleagues across multiple time-zones

Preferable

• Food law/ regulations expertise or experience

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

Leadership

• Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors

  • PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.

  • PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.

  • CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.

  • PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.

  • AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. 

• Hybrid Work

• 4 weeks of Flex Work per year: Opportunity to work remotely for the entire week without coming into the office.

• Flexible hours: Work hours with a wide range of starting and ending times to accommodate your needs.

• Restaurant Card and canteen service in our offices.

• Parking: Possibility of parking at the offices at a reduced cost and with free electric chargers.

• Online language courses.

• Wellbeing Programs: Resources and activities to promote physical, mental, emotional, and purposeful wellbeing.

• Online store with exclusive discounts on UL products and other recognized brands.

• Hairdressing service: Hairdressing available within the office at special rates for employees.

• And many more!

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.