Senior Legal Counsel at Unilever

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:


Collaborate with line manager and business leads to find legally compliant solutions that meet business goals, offering recommendations based on cost, risk, and regulations. Proactively identify and address legal risks to support business objectives.
Monitor and communicate updates regarding changes in laws and regulations across operational territories.
Manage legal risk effectively through clear commercial advice, contract negotiation and documentation, litigation oversight, brand-building activities, labor law guidance, local brand protection, competition/antitrust matters, and employee training on compliance to support sustainable growth.
Supporting the General Counsel in delivering secretarial services to the boards of directors of various Unilever entities and subsidiaries.
Supervise activities or transactions related to company property, ensuring compliance with title terms and conditions.
Provide support for drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing legal documents pertinent to Unilever's business.
Appoint, instruct, and manage external legal resources, including law firms, in accordance with the Engagement of External Legal Professionals and Consultants Policy.
Liaising with Business Integrity team ( BI ) on support required in the implementation of COBP strategy.
Maintain effective interfaces with external regulators.
Core areas of responsibility include litigation, commercial law, brand protection, competition/antitrust, marketing, privacy and data protection, company secretarial support, among others.


KEY SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS


Qualified lawyer/advocate with over 10 years' experience and a valid practicing certificate
Specialist in commercial, corporate, competition, and IP law
Certified Company Secretary
Experienced in corporate transactions
Effective team player and business partner across regions
Excellent communication and analytical skills; detail-oriented