About the Organization
Unilever is one of the world’s leading purpose-driven multinational companies, with a global legal function comprising approximately 500 lawyers and specialists. In India, Hindustan Unilever Limited supports millions of households through its diverse product portfolio.
This role forms part of the Unilever Legal Powerhouse in Bangalore, supporting the European Market Legal Team. The Legal Powerhouse collaborates with global teams based in Barcelona, São Paulo, and Mexico City, and operates alongside the UniOps Function.
Type of Opportunity
Legal Job Opportunity
Position: Legal Associate
Experience Required: 2–4 Years PQE
Eligibility Criteria
- Professional qualification in Law
- 2–4 years of post-qualification experience in a law firm or corporate legal department
- Strong contract negotiation skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Experience in working across multiple time zones and jurisdictions
Preferred:
- Experience with a large multinational organization
- Exposure to B2C or FMCG sector
Areas of Work / Key Responsibilities
Core Legal Advisory
- Provide comprehensive legal support to business stakeholders in specific markets
- Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis
- Maintain accurate records and manage legal documentation
- Submit documents to official authorities
Contracting & Negotiation
- Negotiate terms and conditions with third parties
- Ensure appropriate risk allocation and supplier contract management
- Coordinate with internal legal teams to use updated templates and clauses
- Manage contract schedules and documentation
Governance & Compliance
- Support governance schedules and supplier compliance activities
- Review standard clauses and highlight risks or deviations
- Ensure internal contract templates remain accurate and updated
- Identify process improvements in contract management
Stakeholder Management
- Collaborate with Legal, Procurement, Finance, Digital Marketing, HR, and Data Privacy teams
- Coordinate with internal and external counsel
Mode of Work
Location: Bangalore
On-site role within the UniOps Bangalore Centre
Key Skills
- Contract negotiation from legal and procurement perspectives
- Strong attention to detail
- Process excellence mindset
- Ability to influence stakeholders
- Cross-functional collaboration skills
Application Process
Interested candidates may apply through the official Unilever careers portal:
