Legal Coordinator – Corporate Law

Job Location: São Paulo

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.

Who we are…and what we offer

Be part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led 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. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best.

Every individual here can bring their purpose to life through their work. Join us and you’ll be surrounded by inspiring leaders and supportive peers. Among them, you’ll channel your purpose, bring fresh ideas to the table, and simply be you. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we’ll work to help you become a better you.

We’re establishing four Legal Powerhouses in Bangalore, Mexico City, Barcelona and São Paulo, which will be an integral part of the Legal Function and provide defined, structured services to our other lawyers and to the wider business.

JOB PURPOSE

Unilever 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.

Where this position fits-into the team:

• Part of the Unilever Legal Powerhouse – a team we’re currently building, which will consist of around 10 colleagues in São Paulo

• Integral part of the Unilever’s Legal Function - a global operation consisting of approximately 500 lawyers and specialists

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

Contracting:

To negotiate terms and conditions with third parties with whom Unilever business wish to contract, by both influencing them to accept our own standard templates or, alternatively, negotiating the use of their templates, with changes that suit Unilever’s interests. 

To ensure there are adequate schedules included in the overall supplier contracts so that the contract risk profile of 3rd party suppliers providing or supporting Unilever information and systems is adequately managed and addressed.

To interact with Unilever legal team who own the contracts’ expertise in order to ensure that up to date version of clauses, templates and schedules are used.

Core Legal:

• Conducting legal research and analysis;

• Supporting Legal Entity management and governance procedures;

• Support to the teams in relation to monitoring of emerging regulations;

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records and files;

• Supporting the wider Legal Team in terms of lawsuits and administrative procedures;  

• Support to the teams in relation to control of cases, deadlines and documentation; 

• Submission of documents to the official entities;

• Supporting the management and administration of contracts;

• Simplification and innovation; supporting innovation and use of technology to simplify and improve the provision of legal services; 

• Engaging with and supporting other lawyers across the globe;

• General administrative and office support as needed.  

Governance & Compliance

• Support the operation of governance schedules and processes for key suppliers

• Support the operation of required ongoing compliance activities for key suppliers.

• Understand changes to standard clauses, and highlight deviations and risks, if outside of 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 plans to implement these changes.

Stakeholder Management

• Support the development and management of stakeholder relationships within Unilever and with key third parties, including within Legal, Procurement, Finance, Digital Marketing, HR, local Data Protection Officers and other businesses.

Key Interfaces

• Legal (including external legal counsel)

• Procurement

• Data Privacy

Experiences & Qualifications

Relevant Experience

• Bacheloor's Degreed and professional qualification in Law from Brazil;

• Contract negotiation skills, from both a Legal and Procurement perspective;

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Essential

• Fluent in Portuguese and English

• Hands-on experience in contract drafting / reviewing / negotiating role;

• Experience in general legal practice, including but not limited to contract drafting, reviewing, and negotiating roles. Experience should also include working in a large, complex business environment or relevant law firms, where responsibilities involve analysing data and making well-balanced risk assessments.

• Providing risk based advice on different types of contracts.

Preferable

• Understanding of procurement and Legal aspects of supplier relationships.

• Experience within a consumer goods or retail environment.

Skills

• Achieving outcomes and results by influencing the way resources not in your control are utilised.

• Attention to detail.

• Willingness and drive for process excellence.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Care deeply.

• Focus on what counts.

• Stay 3 steps ahead.

• Deliver with excellence.

Leadership

• You are energized by delivering fantastic results.

• You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience.

• You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.

• As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need.

• You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicates from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. 

Unilever 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, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.