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European Marketing Legal Counsel

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Unilever

5d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Legal
    Marketing
  • Barcelona

AI generated summary

  • You must be a qualified lawyer with 8-10 years' experience in marketing law, skilled in stakeholder management, problem-solving, and project management, with excellent communication and prioritization abilities.
  • You will provide legal support to marketing teams, ensure compliance with laws, advise on product claims and digital marketing, draft agreements, and conduct legal training.

Requirements

  • We are looking for a qualified lawyer with significant experience in general marketing/commercial/compliance law in Europe.
  • Experience working cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders.
  • Must be able to be pragmatic and quickly and agilely prioritise competing demands whilst leveraging internal expertise from colleagues within the broader legal team.
  • Ability to quickly assimilate information, scoping out legal risks and provide pragmatic, commercial advice to the business within set deadlines, with a solution orientated approach.
  • Excellent communication skills both written and oral: ability to communicate with business partners in a clear and concise manner.
  • Must consistently bring their best self to a role of strategic importance.
  • Strong organisational and prioritisation skills required in a role that has a significant range of contractual arrangements and innovative marketing models requiring broad-based business acumen and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Legal expertise – broad based legal generalist skills with emphasis on marketing law.
  • Excellent English language skills are required.
  • Problem solving - ability to analyse & propose legally and commercially viable solutions.
  • Business acumen – strategic understanding, application and execution.
  • Stakeholder management - influence key stakeholders and act as an agent for change.
  • Collaboration – working successfully with other lawyers and cross-functional teams.
  • Decision making - exhibits solid judgment and integrity.
  • Risk management – demonstrates a successful combination of rigor and pragmatism.
  • Project management - excellent organization, execution, and project management skills.
  • lawyer (8-10 years’ experience), with proven experienced in media, marketing and advertising legal matters in multiple markets.

Responsibilities

  • Support the European General Counsels as Legal Business Partner to IC European Marketing Team
  • Provide legal advice and support to the marketing and advertising teams to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
  • Provide legal advice and commercial risk analysis to the European Marketing, R&D, Safety, Environmental and Regulatory teams on all aspects of product claims, communication, brand promotion and marketing materials (including competitive challenges) in line with all relevant local legal and regulatory laws and guidelines governing the products including asset development and product launches. Co-ordinate with relevant legal and business partners to pro-actively address and defend out-going and in-coming challenges in respect of product/advertising claims and content usage.
  • Advice key stakeholders on significant legislative changes (including the European Green Deal)
  • Advising on new product development projects, including the legality of and support for claims, product positioning, input into preparation of communication materials.
  • Advise on issues related to digital marketing, social media, and e-commerce.
  • Ensure the company’s products comply with local, regional, and international laws and regulations.
  • Negotiating and drafting agreements, including Ad Production agreements, Agencies agreements, Licenses & Partnerships.
  • Provide regular legal training on key topics (for example sustainability legislation, changes to consumer and advertising laws and regulations) to business and legal colleagues.
  • Closely collaborate with expert lawyers from central legal team for topics such as Intellectual Property, Business Integrity, Competition Law, Data Protection and Litigation.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title for this position is European Marketing Legal Counsel.

Where is the location for this job?

The location for this job is in Spain.

Who does this position report to?

This position reports to the Europe, EU IH and France General Counsel.

What are the main responsibilities of the European Marketing Legal Counsel?

The main responsibilities include providing legal advice to the marketing and advertising teams, supporting product claims and compliance, advising on new product development, and ensuring adherence to relevant laws and regulations.

What qualifications are required for this role?

A qualified lawyer with 8-10 years of experience in media, marketing, and advertising legal matters in multiple markets is required.

Are there opportunities for career growth in this position?

Yes, the company is dedicated to supporting your career development and offers ample options for career growth and exploration.

What type of legal expertise is emphasized for this role?

The role emphasizes broad-based legal generalist skills, with a focus on marketing law.

What skills are essential for success in this position?

Essential skills include legal expertise, problem-solving, stakeholder management, collaboration, decision making, and project management.

Is there a focus on inclusivity in the recruitment process?

Yes, Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds, ensuring full and fair consideration for all candidates.

Do we provide legal training as part of this role?

Yes, the role includes providing regular legal training on key topics such as sustainability legislation and changes to consumer and advertising laws.

What kind of legal advice will the European Marketing Legal Counsel provide?

The counsel will provide legal advice on product claims, brand promotion, digital marketing, e-commerce, and compliance with local, regional, and international laws.

Is relocation support provided for applicants outside of Spain?

No, further relocation support will not be provided in a self-initiated Change Location Outside of Country (CLOC) transfer.

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