Job Description: The Senior Counsel is member of the Pet Nutrition Europe legal team and also part of the Leadership Team of the Pet Nutrition Unit for the cluster South Europe. The Senior Counsel is a broad legal generalist, primary responsible for managing the legal affairs for the Unit (including factories). The role supports the growth agenda, whilst protecting our freedom to operate in line with The Five Principles. What are we looking for?Fully qualified lawyer in Spain and Italy with at least 8-10 years of experience or suitable experience practicing law in the EUExperience in a law firm and/or the legal department of an international company with regional exposure in FMCG/retail sectorExperience in being member of a Business Unit Leadership TeamKnow-how in legal areas aboveManagement of outside counsel and legal spendMust be a self-starter, highly motivated with a bias for action (strong work ethic) and able to function independently in a "hands-on" environment.Good common sense and sound judgment. One who is agile and pragmatic and willing to draw "a line in the sand", when required for legal compliance or The Five Principles.Can act decisively, with cross-cultural sensitivityWhat will be your key responsibilities?Be an engaged and high performing member of the Unit Leadership Team providing proactive counsel to support the business' growth agenda not only from a legal perspective but also as a key partner of the business Responsible for adapting and rolling out the legal strategy across all functions within the Unit, anticipating legal issues and providing proactive business friendly, efficient and effective legal solutionsManage all day-to-day legal work (including factories) consistent with the business and legal priorities. This includes for example:
- Review and approve communications, advertising, promotions and product claims and related arrangements with third parties
- Review, negotiate and formalize contracts, such as supply chain or demand related
- Review and advice on company related policies
- Advise on sustainability matters in partnership with our Corporate and Segment Sustainability legal team members
- Advise on privacy related matters
- Review and advice on employment law related matters, including major re-orgs or labour proceedings, supporting our HR team (People & Organisation and Associate Relations)
- Support the Sales teams in legal related matters, including the design & implementation of negotiation strategy and resolution of conflictsWhat can you expect from Mars?Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
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