About the Organization
Unilever is one of the world’s leading consumer goods companies, serving billions of consumers through a diverse portfolio of globally recognized brands. Known for its purpose-driven approach and commitment to innovation, sustainability, and technology, Unilever operates across numerous countries and offers professionals the opportunity to work in a dynamic, global business environment. Its Legal Function comprises approximately 600 lawyers and specialists worldwide, supported by the Legal Powerhouse in Bengaluru.
Type / Nature of Opportunity
Full-Time In-House Legal Job Opportunity
Position
Legal Associate
Location
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should:
- Hold a professional qualification in Law (LL.B. or equivalent).
- Have 3–5 years of hands-on experience in contract drafting, reviewing, and negotiation.
- Possess experience working in a large and complex business environment involving legal risk assessment and commercial decision-making.
- Demonstrate strong contract negotiation and communication skills.
- Be capable of working effectively with cross-functional teams across multiple countries and time zones.
Areas of Work / Key Responsibilities
The selected candidate will be responsible for:
- Supporting Unilever’s Africa and Indonesia markets with legal research, analysis, and operational legal tasks.
- Maintaining accurate legal records, files, and documentation.
- Managing the submission of documents to relevant statutory and regulatory authorities.
- Supporting the administration and management of commercial contracts.
- Negotiating contractual terms and conditions with third parties while safeguarding Unilever’s commercial interests.
- Reviewing supplier agreements and ensuring appropriate contractual schedules and risk management provisions are incorporated.
- Coordinating with regional legal teams to ensure the use of updated contractual templates and clauses.
- Identifying contractual risks, deviations from standard clauses, and recommending appropriate mitigation measures.
- Maintaining and updating internal contract templates and legal documentation.
- Driving process improvements and legal technology initiatives to enhance the efficiency of legal service delivery.
- Building and managing relationships with internal stakeholders, including Legal, Procurement, Finance, Human Resources, Digital Marketing, Data Privacy teams, and external legal counsel.
Mode of Work
Full-Time
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
Preferred Skills
- Experience in the consumer goods or retail industry.
- Understanding of procurement processes and supplier relationship management.
- Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Key Competencies
- Legal research and analysis
- Commercial contract negotiation
- Governance and compliance
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Stakeholder management
- Process improvement and legal technology adoption
Application Process
Interested candidates can apply through the official LinkedIn job posting using the link below:
Application Link
Important Note
Unilever has clarified that all official employment offers are issued only through its Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Candidates are advised to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to represent the company, as offers from unofficial sources may be fraudulent.
Official Notification
