Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Unilever
Job overview
The Legal Specialist - Corporate and Contracts at Unilever supports the North American Legal Group by managing corporate legal matters including entity management, contract negotiation, and treasury transactions to ensure legal compliance and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves drafting and managing corporate documents, maintaining corporate records, executing statutory filings, reviewing and negotiating contracts, supporting treasury and tax functions, collaborating on reporting and projects, communicating risks to stakeholders, and organizing legal records.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range is $86,080 to $129,120 with eligibility for bonuses. Benefits include health insurance, retirement savings, life and disability insurance, parental and sick leave, paid vacation, holidays, and access to voluntary benefits.
Experience and skills
Candidates need a bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate, at least 5 years of corporate paralegal experience, strong organizational and time management skills, proficiency in Excel and MS Suite, and a strong work ethic as a team player.
Work environment and culture
Unilever promotes a collaborative, flexible work environment focused on equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, encouraging employees to shape their own futures and work with purpose.
Company information
Unilever is a global consumer goods company serving 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries, committed to sustainable living and driven by purpose and superior business performance.
Team overview
The Legal Specialist will be part of the North American Legal Group, working closely with corporate attorneys including the General Counsel, acting as a primary contact between legal and internal stakeholders.
Application process
Applicants may be subject to pre-screening tests including drug screening, background, credit, and DMV checks; accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities via a specified email.
Unique job features
The role offers the opportunity to work on diverse corporate legal matters within a major global company committed to diversity and inclusion, with a focus on sustainable business practices and employee wellbeing.
Company overview
Unilever is a global consumer goods company specializing in food, beverages, cleaning agents, and personal care products. They generate revenue through the sale of well-known brands like Dove, Knorr, Lipton, and Hellmann's, which are distributed in over 190 countries. Founded in 1929 through the merger of Margarine Unie and Lever Brothers, Unilever has a rich history of innovation and sustainability initiatives, aiming to improve health and well-being while reducing environmental impact.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your corporate paralegal experience, focusing on entity management, corporate governance, contract review, and negotiation skills as emphasized in the job description at Unilever.
Emphasize your proficiency with drafting and managing business entity documents, maintaining corporate records, and supporting treasury and tax transactions, aligning with the core responsibilities.
Apply through multiple platforms including Unilever's official careers page, LinkedIn, and other job boards where Unilever posts this role to maximize your chances of visibility and consideration.
Connect with current legal team members or corporate affairs professionals at Unilever on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on Unilever’s commitment to sustainability or asking about their experience with legal entity management within the company.
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