Ice Cream Corporate Governance & CoSec Assistant

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Job Title: Ice Cream Corporate Legal Counsel and Co-Sec Assistant

Reports to: Corporate Governance General counsel

Location: Pune

Terms & Conditions: Full time, right to work required

If you are in the Unilever Ice Cream business or consider choosing to work for the Unilever Ice Cream business, you will work for the Global, leading Ice Cream player with €7.9bn turnover in 2023. The Ice Cream business is operating in a highly attractive category, as we are part of the €1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry, growing consistently at high pace. We have strong brand equities: 5 of top 10 selling brands including Wall’s, Magnum, Ben &Jerry’s. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen by November 2025.

Ice Cream has distinct characteristics from Unilever’s other operating businesses and the growth potential of Ice Cream will be better delivered under a different ownership structure. As a standalone Ice Cream company, we are committed to developing and nurturing talent. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration, allowing you to explore roles and opportunities across the new organisation. Your career development will be a priority for us, and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company. We hope that you will want to build the new chapter of our Ice Cream history together with us.

Unilever Ice Cream is the largest global Ice Cream company in the world, with over 100 years of experience delivering a diverse range of indulgent, yet responsible, craft food experiences and treats delighting consumers. Committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability, we have 35 brands, including 3 billion Euro-plus brands (Magnum, Wall’s, Ben & Jerry’s), and a strong presence in over 60 countries, generating annual revenue of over $8 billion. All brands are driven to transform moments into memories through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products. We have a well-developed strategy to deliver growth and value creation which is clear on where to play and how to win.

We turn the ordinary into the extraordinary by designing unique and innovative Ice Cream experiences that make life taste better, creating joyful experiences. In our Ice Cream business, we’re crafting the future through innovation and imaginative minds, creating unique products. We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate. However, it is not as simple as it may seem. As Ice Cream makers we are serious about happiness. With warm hearts, we create the coolest products.

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a Corporate Legal Counsel and Co-Sec Assistant to join our legal team.  The successful candidate will work closely with the Corporate Governance General Counsel, also with the Legal lead of the establishment team and other senior management to ensure that all company secretarial duties are completed in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This role will be part of the Legal Functional Lead and Chief Legal Officer teams that need to enable the success of a standalone Ice Cream company that is geared for future success as a market leader in its industry.

The key responsibilities of this role are:

• Assist the Corporate Governance General Counsel in managing all company secretarial duties;
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and files and liaise with local country legal and cosec teams;
• Assist with the organization and preparation of board and committee meetings, including setting agendas, preparing minutes, and handling follow-up actions;
• Ensure that all statutory filings are completed accurately and on time;
• Maintain the company's statutory registers;
• Provide support on company secretarial matters;
• Assist with the preparation and distribution of annual reports, including working with external auditors and internal teams;
• Keep up to date with changes to company law and best practice

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

SKILLS:

Legal Expertise, Advanced Risk Management, Business Partnering, Stakeholder Management, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Business Acumen, Project Management, Collaboration, Influential Leadership, Negotiation Skills, Digital Curiosity, Versatility, Advocacy, Emotion Intelligent, Prioritisation Skills, Multitasking, External Network, External Communications, External Network, Budget and Management Controls.

EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional qualification in Law
• Experience of working as part of a Co Sec team
• Good knowledge of Company Law and corporate governance
• Experience of and preparing accurate and concise minutes.
• Working knowledge of relevant corporate governance standards
• Proficiency in computer skills, including SharePoint, Blueprint and Diligent Entities or other software platform

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. 

ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?

Disclaimer

Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.