Legal Business Partner - Supply Chain & GTC (Contractual Role)

Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.
We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice on supply chain related issues and assist with mitigation strategies under the guidance of the Head – Legal / Chief Marketing Counsel.
• Collaborate with Global Legal Organization (GLO) colleagues, such as Commercial Transactions Specialists, as needed, to ensure comprehensive business advice.
• Negotiate and draft supply chain-related agreements in alignment with business objectives.
• Liaise with global and divisional commercial lawyers to confirm consistency in supply chain advice across different markets.
• Draft and review a variety of commercial contracts, including Vendor Contracts, Manufacturing & Supply Agreements, Contract/Third Party Manufacturing Agreements, Master Services Agreements, Service Provider Agreements, Loan Agreements, Distribution Agreements, Non-Disclosure/Confidentiality Agreements, Consultancy Agreements, and Real Estate documents.
• Advise on labor laws and draft/vet responses to notices or show cause notices under labor laws and related litigation matters.
• Support new business development initiatives, including negotiations and execution of agreements.
• Assist the India Global Technology Centre (GTC) team with legal documentation requirements.
• Mitigate litigation risk exposure related to business activities and employee relations, and interact with external lawyers/counsels when necessary.
• Effectively coordinate and handle the statutory compliance portal for Supply Chain/GTC operations.
• Assist in the approval of product artworks.
• Depending on core competencies, the role may include opportunities to work with the Marketing Department.

Experience:

4 to 6 years of post-qualification experience, with at least 2 years in the FMCG/Pharma industry preferred but not mandatory.
Demonstrated experience working with manufacturing organizations and extensive exposure to supply chain operations.

• A degree in law from a reputed law college in India.

• Strong Domain Knowledge: Expertise in legal principles and their application within the supply chain.
• Commercial Acumen: Ability to integrate legal advice with business strategies.
• Collaborative and Independent Work Ethic: Adaptable to work autonomously and synergistically within a team.
• Consumer and Customer Orientation: Understanding and prioritizing the needs of customers and consumers.
• Influence and Negotiation Skills: Proficiency in negotiating and influencing key stakeholders.
• Relationship Building: Exceptional capability to develop and maintain professional relationships.
• Effective Execution: Strong commitment to executing tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Planning and Priority Setting: Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

Our Commitment to Sustainability
With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.