UK Senior Legal Counsel

1 month ago


Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, United Kingdom ENGINEERINGUK Full time
Job Title: UK Senior Legal Counsel - FMCG Industry Expert

The Unilever Home Care Legal Team is seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Counsel to support our Home Care Business Unit in the UK and Ireland. This role involves providing expert legal advice on various matters related to product innovation, marketing, and sales of Unilever Home Care products and brands.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Advising the Home Care UK and Ireland business teams on all aspects of product development, marketing, and sales, including on-pack and advertising claims;
  • Representing the legal function by being an active member of the UKI Home Care leadership team, providing legal guidance and opinions to aid the business in delivering its targets while mitigating risks;
  • Collaborating with the cross-functional 'golden triangle' which reviews Home Care products, packaging, and claims to ensure compliance with laws and regulations;
  • Evaluating legal options and risks, developing strategies, and advising business partners accordingly;
  • Managing product claim litigation with external counsel (if necessary) to ensure cost-effective solutions;
  • Defending and enforcing Unilever product claims against third parties;
  • Assisting consumer care line with responses to consumer complaints, including liaising with the Comms team;
  • Drafting and negotiating miscellaneous commercial agreements;
  • Providing training to the business on relevant matters, including as part of Unilever's overall compliance framework.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Mandatory experience working as a Solicitor (qualified in the UK, Ireland, or other common-law jurisdictions) and advising on marketing and commercial legal issues;
  • Strong understanding of marketing law, contract law, and competition law;
  • Ability to analyze problems and propose commercial solutions;
  • Capacity to identify and communicate legal risks to the business and assist in managing those risks efficiently;
  • Ability to provide creative solutions to legal issues that deliver competitive advantage to the business.

What We Offer:

  • A competitive salary range of £90,000 - £110,000 per annum, depending on experience;
  • An opportunity to work in a dynamic, diverse, and inclusive organization;
  • A chance to develop your skills and expertise in a leading FMCG company;
  • Flexible working arrangements, including agile working and flexible hours;
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including enhanced leave policies and a focus on wellbeing for employees;
  • Mentoring, training, and learning opportunities across the organization.


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