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Surrey - UK

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#166863 - Surrey England United Kingdom

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care Personal Care Home Care Skin Care and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive a caring innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people their pets and our planet. Guided by our core valuesCaring Inclusive and Courageouswe foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together lets build a brighter healthier future for all.

Reporting to: Senior Director - Legal Northern Europe & Southern Europe
Location: Woking


Why Work For Colgate Palmolive

  • The learning & development opportunities: You will refine your commercial mindset and continue to learn new skills working closely with a cross-functional team giving you exposure to all local market departments.
  • The challenge & variety: You will operate in a fast paced operational environment directly impacting the day-to-day performance of the business with personal accountability for your business.
  • The global experience: You will have the opportunity to work with global brands participate in global strategies with potential to develop your career internationally.
  • The Colgate Values: We are Caring We are Inclusive and We are Courageous are integral to how we operate every day.


Job Purpose
Provide comprehensive legal advice and support to the Senior Legal Director for Northern Europe & Southern Europe and all functional areas within the UK and Ireland ensuring compliance with applicable laws and Colgates policies.

What you will do

  • Offer legal guidance on employment supply chain logistics procurement data protection taxation commercial agreements intellectual property regulatory matters competition and consumer protection.
  • Collaborate with commercial teams to design effective marketing campaigns that comply with regulatory and advertising standards and enhance brand strategies.
  • Draft review and approve various contracts and legal documents to support strategic objectives and ensure compliance with local and company policies.
  • Develop and conduct training sessions on legal compliance including competition law anti-bribery data privacy and advertising standards.
  • Coordinate with European and global stakeholders including consulting in-house experts and engaging with external counsel when necessary.
  • Support sales teams in the UK and Ireland with negotiation assistance and legal advice on competition law.
  • Contribute to commercial projects and legal team objectives aligned with business regional and global strategies. Encourage continuous improvement and teamwork.
  • Perform company secretarial duties and assist with complex corporate matters.
  • Represent the company in relevant forums as needed.
  • Assist in the management of the local legal departments administrative functions including procurement and relationship management with external counsel.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Qualified lawyer in the UK preferably with at least 5 years of legal experience ideally with a blend of law firm and corporate environments.
  • Experience in the FMCG sector especially with familiarity in oral care and cosmetic products and advertising is desirable.
  • Strong collaborator and partnering with all stakeholders


Our Commitment to Diversity Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity sexual orientation national origin ethnicity age disability marital status veteran status (United States positions) or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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