Legal Operations Associate - Policies, Templates And Process Support

Life tastes better with ice cream With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall's, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry's, loved in 76 countries, we are the world's largest Ice Cream company leading the industry. We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world's biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference. What truly sets us apart is how we work. We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done. We're curious and ready for what's next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better. The role: The Legal Operations Associate will be part of the Ice Cream Legal Powerhouse which is part of the legal function and provide defined, structured services to the team and to the broader business and will be responsible for: What you'll be responsible for Contracting: To negotiate terms and conditions with third parties with whom Ice Cream Company business wish to contract, by both influencing them to accept our own standard templates or, alternatively, negotiating the use of their templates, with changes that suit Ice Cream Company's interests. To ensure there are adequate schedules included in the overall supplier contracts so that the contract risk profile of 3rd party suppliers providing or supporting Ice Cream Company information and systems is adequately managed and addressed. To interact with Ice Cream Company legal team who own the contracts' expertise in order to ensure that up to date version of clauses, templates and schedules are used. Make recommendations to enhance the end user experience on the CLM tool, process reengineering to drive efficiency and solution driven. Core Legal: Conducting legal research and analysis Support to the teams in relation to monitoring of emerging regulations Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records and files Support to the teams in relation to control of cases, deadlines and documentation Submission of documents to the official entities Simplification and innovation; supporting innovation and use of technology to simplify and improve the provision of legal services Engaging with and supporting other lawyers across the globe General administrative and office support as needed  Negotiate terms and conditions with third parties, influencing them to adopt our standard templates or, alternatively, negotiating the use of third-party templates, always prioritizing the interests of Ice Cream Company. Conduct critical and strategic contract analysis, assessing risks, opportunities, and alignment with internal policies, integrity principles, and TMICC compliance standards. Interact with the global legal team to ensure the use of the most up-to-date versions of clauses, templates, and schedules, promoting standardization and risk mitigation. Recommend improvements to the contract management process (CLM), seeking efficiency, simplification, and innovative solutions. Governance & Compliance Support the operation of governance schedules and processes. Understand changes to standard clauses, and highlight deviations and risks, if outside of standard clauses. Ensure the organisation's internal contract document templates are accurate and up to date. Identify opportunities to improve current contract processes and devise plans to implement these changes. Stakeholder Management Support the development and management of stakeholder relationships within Unilever and with key third parties, including within Legal, Procurement, Finance, Digital Marketing, HR, local Data Protection Officers and other businesses We're looking for someone who Has Minimum of 5 years relevant experience Professional qualification in Law Industry experience working within a large complex business environment requiring analysis of data and making balanced risk decisions. Contract negotiation skills, from both a Legal and Procurement perspective Excellent communication and stakeholder management Ability to work with colleagues across multiple time zones and countries. Willingness and drive for process excellence. Experience within a consumer goods or retail environment. Previous people management experience. Thinks end-to-end and takes ownerships for results Is comfortable working in a fast-moving, evolving organisation Values collaboration, clarity and low-ego ways of working What you'll get Alongside meaningful work and strong development, we offer a reward package that typically includes Market-competitive pay and performance related rewards Flexible ways of working Support for health, wellbeing and life outside of work Time off to rest and recharge Ongoing learning and development opportunities #TMICC Why join us? This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end-to-end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could! You'll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you're excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward. - Roles with real accountability and visible impact - Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done - Continuous learning and development as the business grows - Reward linked to performance and contribution. Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business. Ready to build the future of Ice Cream? If this sounds like the place where you'd thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online and share your CV. We'll review your application and be in touch with the next steps. If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. You may notice references to Unilever, as well as Unilever's policies and terms and conditions, on this career site. This is because we are still sharing some services under the terms of our separation from the company. Please be aware that your application and the information you submit via this site will go directly and exclusively to The Magnum Ice Cream Company for roles within The Magnum Ice Cream Company .