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About Unilever
Be part of the world's most successful, purpose-led FMCG 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.
CATEGORY/FUNCTION/TEAM INTRODUCTION
About Unilever
Be part of the world's most successful, purpose-led FMCG 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.
ABOUT BEAUTY And WELLBEING
Within Unilever, the Beauty and Wellbeing business group is home to our Hair and Skin Care brands, including Dove, TRESemme, Sunsilk, and Vaseline. It also includes our Prestige brands like Kate Sommerville, Dermalogica, and Paula's Choice, as well as our Wellbeing brands Liquid IV and OLLY. We aim to create a new era of beauty and wellbeing that is joyful, inclusive, equitable, and sustainable through innovative products and science.
Job Purpose
As a senior legal counsel in the central Beauty and Wellbeing legal team, you will support global brand teams with innovation and marketing activations, and work on strategic governance and other projects across markets in a cross-functional context.
Main Responsibilities
1. Act as a hands-on legal Business Partner to global brand teams for Innovation/Marketing activations.
2. Manage and mitigate legal risks in central marketing activities by providing creative, legally compliant risk mitigation solutions that give the business a competitive edge.
3. Provide legal advice and risk analysis on product claims, marketing materials, and regulatory interactions, ensuring compliance with local laws and guidelines.
4. Offer legal guidance on advertising, social media campaigns, influencer engagement, AI opportunities, and special projects.
5. Draft and negotiate agreements like sponsorships, licensing, and marketing partnerships.
6. Conduct legal training on topics such as AI, sustainability legislation, and advertising laws.
7. Oversee and contribute to the use of legal tech tools and AI to enhance efficiency within the legal teams.
8. Collaborate with expert lawyers on IP, Business Integrity, Competition Law, Data Protection, Litigation, and coordinate with local legal teams.
9. Assist in strategizing and communicating between the central legal team and local units.
10. This role reports to the Beauty and Wellbeing Group General Counsel based in the US.
All About You
* Excellent legal skills with pragmatic, quick prioritization and leveraging internal expertise.
* Ability to quickly analyze information, assess legal risks, and provide pragmatic, solutions-oriented advice.
* Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams including marketing, R&D, Finance, and Regulatory Affairs.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
* A team player willing to work in a dynamic environment, eager to learn and share knowledge.
Experience & Qualifications
* Qualified lawyer with at least 10 years of experience in marketing, commercial, or compliance law, with expertise in contract review, drafting, and negotiation. Experience with English or US law contracts is advantageous.
* Proven experience working with multiple stakeholders and cross-functionally.
* Experience in large multinational, B2C, or FMCG companies is preferred but not mandatory.
Skills
* Broad legal expertise, especially in marketing law and contracts.
* Excellent English language skills, with attention to detail.
* Curiosity, willingness to learn, and versatility across legal matters.
* Strong problem-solving abilities and creative legal and commercial solutions.
* Strategic business understanding and execution.
* Stakeholder management and influence skills.
* Collaborative mindset and team-oriented approach.
* Risk management with a pragmatic approach.
* Excellent organization and project management skills.
Key UL Behaviours
* High performance ownership and accountability.
* Self-awareness and resilience.
* Consumer focus and continuous improvement.
* Humility and service-oriented leadership.
* Curiosity and continuous learning.
Unilever is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We support bringing your whole self to work and encourage you to share any access or support needs during your application process.
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