Legal Associate

**JOB TITLE**:Legal Associate - Unilever Business Operations**

**LOCATION**:UniOps Bangalore**

**ABOUT UNILEVER**:
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.

**ABOUT UNIOPS**:
Unilever Operations (UniOps) is the global technology and operations engine of Unilever offering business services, technology, and enterprise solutions. UniOps 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.

**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.

We’re establishing three Legal Powerhouses in Bangalore, Mexico City and Barcelona, which will be 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 will consist of around 50 colleagues in Bangalore, who will work together with the other Powerhouse teams in Barcelona and Mexico City.
- Integral part of the Unilever’s Legal Function - a global operation consisting of approximately 400 lawyers and specialists
- Based alongside the UniOps Function in Bangalore - a wider team of 1,600 people that powers Unilever’s compass strategy through world class business operations enabled by technology and innovation
- Work in close collaboration with the global Business Operations Legal (UBO) team

**Business Context and Main Purpose of the Job**

UBO function include Supply Chain, Procurement & Customer Operations and provide all the systems and processes for Unilever to run effectively, efficiently, and consistently across different Businesses Groups.

The UBO Legal team gets involved in a variety of supplier related matters and as part of the extended team we are hiring a Powerhouse resource to manage the following activities:

- Drafting (bespoke) contracts and support negotiations with suppliers
- Collecting information to investigate claims involving suppliers
- Reviewing and analyzing initial contracts related to supplier disputes and claims, and assisting in drafting letters and settlement agreements
- Conducting basic legal research and providing support
- Creating structured documents with relevant facts
- Assisting with supplier events and ensuring appropriate training and terms are established
- Offering specialized contract support in collaboration with UBO Legal counsels for intercompany agreements, CRM, sustainability, etc.
- Extracting and summarizing contractual risks
- Managing end-of-contract risks and termination activities

**Stakeholder Management**
- Support the development and management of stakeholder relationships within Unilever and with key third parties, including within Legal and Business Operations (which spans across Supply Chain, Procurement, IT, Supplier Operations and others).