JOB TITLE: Legal Associate - Contracts
JOB LOCATION: UniOps Bangalore
Who we are…and what we offer
Be part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make this happen. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best. Every day, nine out of ten Indian households use our products to feel good, look good and get more out of life – giving us a unique opportunity to build a brighter future.
Every individual here can bring their purpose to life through their work. Join us and you’ll be surrounded by inspiring leaders and supportive peers. Among them, you’ll channel your purpose, bring fresh ideas to the table, and simply be you. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we’ll work to help you become a better you.
The Legal Powerhouses are part of the legal function and provide defined, structured services to our other lawyers and to the broader business
Where this position fits-into the team:
Part of the Unilever Legal Powerhouse – a team we’re currently building, which consists of around 55 colleagues in Bangalore and 30 across Mexico City and Barcelona.
Integral part of the Unilever’s Legal Function - a global operation consisting of approximately 600 lawyers and specialists
Based alongside the Uni Ops Function in Bangalore – a wider team of 1,600 that powers Unilever’s compass strategy through world class business operations enabled by technology and innovation
Role purpose
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.
Governance & Compliance
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.
Stakeholder Management
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.
Key Interfaces
Legal (including external legal counsel)
Procurement
Data Privacy
Key Skills
Relevant Experience
Professional qualification in Law.
Contract negotiation skills, from both a Legal and Procurement perspective
Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
Essential
1 - 4 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
At HUL, we believe that every individual irrespective of their race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, nationality, caste, disability or marital status can bring their purpose to life. So apply to us, to unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make the world a better place. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we’ll work to help you become a better you!
