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We have established four Legal Powerhouses in Bangalore, Mexico City, São Paulo, and Barcelona, which form an integral part of the Legal Function and provide defined, structured services to our other lawyers and to the wider business.
Where this position fits into the team:
* Part of the Global Data Privacy Central Team
* Part of the Unilever Legal Powerhouse – a team we’re currently building, which consists of around 25 colleagues in Barcelona
* Integral part of Unilever’s Legal Function - a global operation consisting of approximately 500 lawyers and specialists
Key Responsibilities
* Advising our Business Groups, Business Units, and functions on how to embed privacy operations and accountability
* Supporting the Privacy Risk Assessment (PRA) process to implement auditable reporting of high-risk data processing activities and delivering a strengthened business accountability model.
* Providing support on our global incident response processes including liaising with cyber security teams
* Contributing towards the development of training and communication programs for acquired businesses, business groups, business units, and employees
* Providing legal guidance on global privacy regulations and ensuring compliance across various jurisdictions
* Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate privacy practices, establish accountability frameworks, and promote a culture of privacy awareness
* Supporting initiatives to address emerging challenges at the intersection of data privacy and new technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence, aligning with global regulatory trends and business objectives
Professional Attributes
* Ability to maintain a passion for high performance with a proactive mindset to lead strategic initiatives
* Strong organizational and prioritization skills
* Ability to quickly assimilate information, assess legal risks, and provide pragmatic, commercial advice
* Excellent communication skills both written and oral, with the ability to communicate effectively with global partners in different time zones and languages
Qualifications & Experience
* Legally qualified, with experience in data protection and privacy, preferably within a multinational organization or law firm (1-3 years PQE)
* Experience in large-scale privacy transformation projects
* Experience working virtually with offshore teams and managing change projects
* Strong advocacy and communication skills, with an ability to prioritize effectively
* Commercial awareness and understanding of global regulatory pressures
* Experience with Privacy Risk Assessment processes (e.g., One Trust or similar)
* Experience designing and implementing privacy training
* Ability to adapt to changing priorities and identify issues at the intersection of data privacy and technology
* Proactive, collaborative, and open to change
* Fluent in English; additional European languages like French are preferred
* US and EU IAPP certification as a data protection professional is preferred; working towards or achieved AI Governance Profession IAPP certification is also preferred
Leadership Behaviors
* Focus on what counts
* Stay 3 steps ahead
* Deliver with excellence
Unilever is committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity. We encourage applicants to bring their whole self to work and to inform us of any support or access requirements during the application process.
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