Legal associate (one unilever europe) (viladecans)

Legal Associate (One Unilever Europe) – Viladecans, BarcelonaAbout UnileverUnilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world.Role PurposeAs part of the Market Legal team, support the One Unilever Europe markers with legal research, analysis and operational tasks as required. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and files; submit documents to official entities; support the management and administration of contracts; simplify and innovate, supporting the use of technology to improve legal services; engage with and supportother lawyers across Europe.Key Responsibilities- Negotiate terms and conditions with third parties, influencing them to accept Unilever’s standard templates or negotiating the use of their templates with changes that suit Unilever’s interests.- Ensure adequate schedules are included in supplier contracts to manage and address contract risk.- Interact with the One Unilever Europe legal team that owns contract expertise to ensure that up‑to‑date versions of clauses, templates, and schedules are used.- Make recommendations to enhance the end‑user experience on the CLM tool and drive efficiency through process reengineering.- Understand changes to standard clauses, highlight deviations and risks when outside 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 implementation plans.- Support the development and management of stakeholder relationships within Unilever and with key third parties, including Legal, Procurement, Finance, Digital Marketing, HR, Data Protection Officers and other businesses.Key Interfaces- Legal (including external legal counsel)- Procurement- Data PrivacyQualifications- Professional qualification in Law.- Fluent in Spanish and English.- Professional experience (1‑3years PQE) practicing law in a law firm or corporate legal department.- Strong communication skills.- Willingness and drive for process excellence.- Ability to work independently and cross‑functionally under pressure.- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, including the creation of graphical presentations.- Excellent project management skills and ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.- Strong interpersonal skills and highly team‑oriented.- Excellent written skills and attention to detail.- Ability to work and respond positively in a client‑led culture, and work with colleagues across multiple time‑zones.- Preferable experience within a consumer goods or retail environment and understanding of procurement and legal aspects of supplier relationships.- Leadership behaviours: Care deeply, focus on what counts, stay 3 steps ahead, and deliver with excellence.EEO StatementUnilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, integral consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business.#J-18808-Ljbffr