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JOB TITLE Legal Associate JOB LOCATION Bangalore ABOUT UNILEVER Be part of the world s most successful purpose-led business Work with brands that are well-loved around the world which 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 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 We have established four Legal Powerhouses in Bangalore Mexico City Sao 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 About Bangalore Tech hub Bangalore Tech hub is the global technology and operations engine of Unilever offering business services technology and enterprise solutions Bangalore Tech hub serves over 190 locations and through a network of specialized service lines and partners delivers insights and innovations user experiences and end-to-end seamless delivery making Unilever Purpose Led and Future Fit Where this position fits-into the team Part of the Unilever Legal Powerhouse - a team we re currently building which consists of around 60 colleagues in Bangalore Part of the Supply Chain Business Services Digital Technology Legal Team Integral part of the Unilever s Legal Function - a global operation consisting of approximately 500 lawyers and specialists Based alongside the UniOps 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 Your Key Responsibilities To support Supply Chain Business Services Digital Technology team with the review negotiation and drafting of bespoke or push-back clauses within terms and conditions with 3rd party suppliers with whom Unilever business 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 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 Skills and Experience Professional qualification in Law Contract negotiation skills from both a Legal and Procurement perspective Excellent communication and stakeholder management 1 - 3 years hands-on experience in contract drafting reviewing negotiating role Attention to detail Collaborate effectively with colleagues worldwide Pursue process excellence Strong written and verbal communication skills Preferred Experience 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 Care deeply Focus on what counts Stay 3 steps ahead Deliver with excellence 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 All official offers from Unilever are issued only via our Applicant Tracking System ATS Offers from individuals or unofficial sources may be fraudulent please verify before proceeding