Posted:Jan 24
By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Description:
On any day, 2 billion people use Unilever products to look good, feel good and get more out of life - giving us a unique opportunity to build a brighter future. Great products from our range of more than 400 brands give us a unique place in the lives of people all over the world. When consumers reach for nutritionally balanced foods or indulgent ice creams, affordable soaps that combat disease, luxurious shampoos or everyday household care products, there’s a good chance the brand they pick is one of ours. Seven out of every ten households around the world contain at least one Unilever product, and our range of world-leading, household-name brands includes Lipton, Knorr, Dove, Axe, Hellmann’s and Omo. Trusted local brands designed to meet the specific needs of consumers in their home market include Blue Band, Pureit and Suave. Whatever the brand, wherever it is bought, we’re working to ensure that it plays a part in helping fulfil our purpose as a business - making sustainable living commonplace.
Job Description
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Collaborate with line manager and business leads to find legally compliant solutions that meet business goals, offering recommendations based on cost, risk, and regulations. Proactively identify and address legal risks to support business objectives.
- Monitor and communicate updates regarding changes in laws and regulations across operational territories.
- Manage legal risk effectively through clear commercial advice, contract negotiation and documentation, litigation oversight, brand-building activities, labor law guidance, local brand protection, competition/antitrust matters, and employee training on compliance to support sustainable growth.
- Supporting the General Counsel in delivering secretarial services to the boards of directors of various Unilever entities and subsidiaries.
- Supervise activities or transactions related to company property, ensuring compliance with title terms and conditions.
- Provide support for drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing legal documents pertinent to Unilever’s business.
- Appoint, instruct, and manage external legal resources, including law firms, in accordance with the Engagement of External Legal Professionals and Consultants Policy.
- Liaising with Business Integrity team ( BI ) on support required in the implementation of COBP strategy.
- Maintain effective interfaces with external regulators.
- Core areas of responsibility include litigation, commercial law, brand protection, competition/antitrust, marketing, privacy and data protection, company secretarial support, among others.
KEY SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS
- Qualified lawyer/advocate with over 10 years' experience and a valid practicing certificate
- Specialist in commercial, corporate, competition, and IP law
- Certified Company Secretary
- Experienced in corporate transactions
- Effective team player and business partner across regions
- Excellent communication and analytical skills; detail-oriented
Salary: Discuss During Interview
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
