Paralegal

UNILEVER IS LOOKING FOR A PARALEGAL

Location: Rotterdam

Local conditions apply

For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position and for this vacancy in principle we will first consider candidates based in the Netherlands. If you are based outside of the Netherlands and you are interested to apply, please feel free to do so but we can only take your application on if a decision is made to also recruit outside of the Netherlands.

Salary:  48-64 K gross per year depending on background and experience.

ABOUT UNILEVER

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world. 

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future. 

UNILEVER LEGAL

Our Legal Vision calls on every member of our team to be business partners, stewards and professionals. These concepts are vital to our success and must be embedded in everything we do.

As business partners we are embedded in the business and enable business growth by assessing opportunities and taking intelligent risks. We are professionals, applying our expertise to navigate complex matters and deliver workable solutions, acting with confidence, speed and agility. Finally, as stewards we always act with and champion a culture of integrity, generating trust amongst our stakeholders. 

Our team has been structured in a way that will allow us to implement this vision, and there is an expectation that our Focus of Five, Power of One and Legal Powerhouse teams all work together harmoniously as we’re working toward the same goal, to power Unilever to become a fearless organisation, set up to win. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

You will be responsible for:

• Corporate Paralegal support – assisting with Board minutes, agenda of NL Group companies, coordinating with Corporate Secretarial team in London and Power House for relevant documentation, wet signatures and notarization as relevant from time to time. Support the NL team with Supervisory Board documentation and support, maintaining governance around signatures of Board documents, Power of Attorneys and agreements, helping to manage onboarding and exits of Board Directors.

• Group Intellectual Property Co Holding company support – supporting documentation and management of Trade Mark registrations, wet signatures and notarization. Coordinating with Business Group Finance team on budgets and spend management

• Paralegal support for Foods Business Groups – Budget management, coordinating Townhalls and Business Group meetings, agenda preparation and minutes with follow-up.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

• 3-5 years experience as a Paralegal at a Multinational.

• Understanding of laws, regulations, and legal procedures.

• Legal degree preferred

SKILLS    

• Problem solving - ability to analyse  & propose legally and commercially viable solutions

• Stakeholder management - influence key stakeholders and act as an agent for change.

• Collaboration – working successfully with both business and x-functional teams

• Risk management – demonstrating rigour and for risk based outcomes

• Project management - excellent organization, execution, and project management skills. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Conducting legal research in law books, case law, and legal databases.

• Analyzing and summarizing information effectively.

• Handling sensitive information in a confidential manner.

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

Unilever is the place where you can be yourself and bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. We offer an exciting & dynamic work environment where you can make things happen. Furthermore, we offer some great reward and benefits!

• Attractive total remuneration package; excellent company pension, bonus, share scheme.

• Flexible cross-disciplinary career opportunities and a wealth of training opportunities & wellbeing resources whenever and wherever.

• Plenty of company-paid holidays to further ensure your work-life balance is maintained.

• We encourage an inclusive culture, which comes to life with interchangeable public holidays, paid paternity leave of 6 weeks and our transgender policy.

• Under the Hybrid Working principles, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 40% in the office. For the time you work from home, we will ensure you are well equipped. When you are at the office , you can enjoy our tasty canteen with prepped food and own products.

• Informal culture and being the first one trying our new products. 

• My Fitness Plan (reduction on your Fitness Subscription).

• Home work allowance

• Company laptop and mobile phone

• Green Mobility Policy.   

EXCITED?

Join Unilever and our team! To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV and a motivation letter.  Your application will be reviewed against our requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.

Looking forward to meeting you! 

Please note this is a Direct Search led by Unilever. Applications from agencies will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, parenthood, pregnancy or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against. 

By highlighting the gender diversity at the workplace, Unilever encourages women equally men to apply. If you look for a job after a long career break or after any type of leave, do not hesitate to apply.

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