Corporate & Commercial Counsel, US

Corporate & Commercial Counsel, US Corporate & Commercial Counsel, US Location: Englewood Cliffs, NJTime Type: Full-timePosted on: 2 days agoJob Requisition ID: R-33328 This role will be located in the Hoboken, NJ Unilever office. 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. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and we believe that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in a collaborative and flexible working environment. Our organizational ambition centers on creating workplaces that foster equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging across all aspects of our business. JOB PURPOSE You will lead innovations that will make our business win and grow. The US Corporate & Commercial Counsel will be part of the broader North America National Team - a dynamic team of lawyers across the US and Canada specializing in various areas of law. This role will support and report into the US Senior Counsel for Corporate & Commercial, servicing the Unilever core business as well as the Global Business Units. The US Counsel will work both independently and alongside other legal partners to advise various teams across all US businesses. The candidate must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team. WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE Support on review, drafting and negotiation of a variety of commercial contracts; Work cross-functionally on projects to meet critical business objectives; Develop, improve, and implement contracting guidelines and processes; Identify and leverage internal synergies across all US businesses; Stay abreast of relevant and emerging trends in the law; Partner with functional and legal partners to leverage and scale enterprise technology. WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED Experiences & Qualifications Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school. Admission in good standing to practice law in at least one U.S. state. 3-4 years of general corporate and commercial transactional experience. In-house experience in the CPG Industry is a plus. Experience leveraging technology to enhance legal services is a plus. Skills Strong oral communication, interpersonal, drafting, and negotiation skills. Strong work ethic and "hands on" mentality. Highly organized, able to manage multiple tasks. Strong business acumen and ability to assess legal risk. Commitment to continuous learning. Proficient in Microsoft Excel is a plus. Leadership PERSONAL MASTERY : Sets high standards for themselves. PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE : Motivates people to deliver results. TALENT CATALYST : Invests in people and creates an inclusive climate. PURPOSE & SERVICE : Understands leadership is service to others. CONSUMER LOVE : Understands the needs of consumers. BUSINESS ACUMEN : Creates sustainable growth with purpose. What We Can Offer You Pay: The pay range for this position is $99,760 to $149,640. Bonus: This position is bonus eligible. Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible. Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan, including health insurance, retirement savings, life insurance, and more. ------------------------------------ Unilever is committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance during our recruitment process, please contact us at About Us A Better Business. A Better World. A Better You. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-02-08