Legal Business Partner-Foods

Job Title: Legal Business Partner - Foods

Location: Mumbai HO

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.

Key Expectations:

• Exhibit robust functional skills and attributes in partnering with the Foods India Business Unit.

• Offer proactive legal support and counsel to the business and key stakeholders, assisting them in achieving their primary goals while effectively managing and mitigating associated legal risks.

• Possess comprehensive exposure and knowledge of laws applicable to companies operating in the retail sector, particularly FSSAI regulations, Legal Metrology, Contract Law, and Consumer Laws.

• Demonstrate interpersonal, collaboration and stakeholder management skills to work seamlessly with cross-functional teams.

• Foster and cultivate a culture of excellence, rigor, and process orientation within the legal function.

Role Description:

Business Partnering:

• Helping craft legally compliant advertising material, including claims and product promotions.

• Advising on product classification, product packaging declaration and claim substantiation.

• Handling complaints filed against our product claims, and filing complaints against claims of competitors.

• Managing litigation arising out of comparative advertising / superiority claims.

• Reviewing and drafting various agreements, such as celebrity endorsement agreements, joint promotion agreements, collaboration agreements, and others.

• Overseeing contract management, ensuring proper documentation and timely renewal of all agreements and contracts.

• Documenting relationships with external parties through contracts, T&Cs and advise business from time to time.

• Responding to high-risk consumer complaints towards ensure effective closure.

Qualification:

• B.A.LL.B. with 10 to 12 years of experience in the FMCG sector.

• Preferred Experience: 4-5 years of experience specifically in the foods industry.

Experience Level

Senior Level