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Unilever

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
  • Bangalore

AI generated summary

  • You need 2-5 years in contract negotiation, a legal qualification, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a willingness for process excellence in a complex business environment.
  • You will negotiate contracts, manage supplier risks, ensure legal compliance, update templates, improve processes, and foster stakeholder relationships.

Requirements

  • Relevant Experience
  • Professional qualification in Law.
  • Contract negotiation skills, from both a Legal and Procurement perspective
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
  • Essential
  • 2-5 years hands-on experience in contract drafting/reviewing/negotiating role.
  • 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
  • Understanding of procurement and Legal aspects of supplier relationships.
  • Experience within a consumer goods or retail environment.
  • Industry experience working within a large complex business environment requiring analysis of data and making balanced risk decisions would be an advantage.
  • Leadership Behaviors
  • Execution Responsibility
  • Bias for Action
  • Growth Mindset
  • Consumer and Customer Focus

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Undertake other Legal research, analysis and operational tasks as required.
  • 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.
  • Support the development and management of stakeholder relationships within Unilever and with key third parties, including within Legal, Procurement, Finance, Digital Marketing, HR, local Data Protection Officers and other businesses.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title for this position is Legal Associate.

Where is the job location for the Legal Associate position?

The job location for the Legal Associate position is UniOps Bangalore.

What type of educational background is required for this role?

A professional qualification in Law is required for this role.

How many years of experience are necessary for this position?

2-5 years of hands-on experience in a contract drafting, reviewing, or negotiating role is necessary for this position.

What skills are essential for a Legal Associate at Unilever?

Essential skills include contract negotiation skills, attention to detail, ability to work across multiple time zones, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Is experience in a consumer goods or retail environment preferred for this role?

Yes, experience within a consumer goods or retail environment is preferred for this role.

Will the Legal Associate be working independently or as part of a team?

The Legal Associate will be part of the Unilever Legal Powerhouse team and will work collaboratively with colleagues across various functions.

What is the primary purpose of the Legal Associate's role?

The primary purpose of the Legal Associate's role is to negotiate terms and conditions with third parties, manage contract risks, and ensure compliance with legal standards.

What are the key interfaces for this position?

Key interfaces for this position include Legal (including external legal counsel), Procurement, and Data Privacy.

Does this position involve stakeholder management?

Yes, the position involves developing and managing stakeholder relationships within Unilever and with key third parties.

How important is attention to detail in this role?

Attention to detail is crucial in this role to ensure the accuracy and compliance of legal documents and contracts.

What leadership behaviors are valued in this position?

Valued leadership behaviors include execution responsibility, bias for action, growth mindset, and consumer and customer focus.

Will the Legal Associate have the opportunity to influence outcomes?

Yes, the Legal Associate is expected to achieve outcomes by influencing the way resources not in their control are utilized.

What opportunities for improvement might a Legal Associate identify?

A Legal Associate may identify opportunities to improve current contract processes and devise plans to implement these changes.

Is experience with data analysis relevant for this role?

Yes, industry experience working within a large complex business environment requiring analysis of data and making balanced risk decisions would be advantageous.

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