*function*:senior legal counsel personal care mx.
*reports to*: general counsel brazil & personal care latam*scope*: local*location*: bosques, cdmx.
*terms & conditions*: full time position, hybrid.
*about unilever*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.
you will work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us.
you will lead innovations, big and small, that will make our business win and grow.
you will learn from brilliant business leaders and colleagues who provide mentorship and inspiration so that you can become a better you.
*job*purpose*what will your main responsibilities be*preparation*- manage and mitigate legal risks associated with the business operations.- collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives and projects.- ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
monitor changes to law and promptly inform all relevant teams of the changes and provide suggestions on how to meet any change in the legal requirements- participate in the negotiation, drafting/review and approval of all material contracts.- ensure that all key unilever contracts are legally compliant and unilever interests are adequately safeguarded.- be actively involved in potential litigation- manage legal implications of consumer complaints- maintain good relationships with central and local government authorities and agencies that are relevant business interests, and which are within the remit of the legal department.
*experiences* &*qualifications*- *juris doctor (jd) degree or equivalent legal qualification.- minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the personal care industry.- strong knowledge in legal marketing, sponsorship contracts, influencer contract, and regulatory compliance.- excellent communication and negotiation skills.- ability to work independently and as part of a team.- fluency in spanish and english is required.- competition law.
*skills*- good understanding and working knowledge of corporate law, competition law, intellectual property law, mexico´s laws and regulations, company secretary experience and related disciplines.- ability to co-ordinate transactional work.- good team player having ability to work as a business partner within legal and with other sub-regional and regional lawyers.- excellent communication skills (oral & written)- negotiation skills.- good analytical skills- attention to details*stakeholder management*- support the development and management of stakeholder relationships within unilever, including within legal, marketing, customer development, procurement, finance, digital marketing, and other businesses.