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POSITION SUMMARY:
Nestlé USA, a leading food and beverage company, is looking for an experienced Food Law Counsel to support its iconic brands. The position will work as a member of the legal department located in Arlington, Virginia. The ideal candidate is client-service oriented, highly collaborative, and a person who excels at delivering high quality, actionable, and timely legal advice.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a core member of the Food Law practice group, this role will:

• Advise the business on matters involving a range of food law and advertising issues including:
• FDA/USDA Compliance (FSMA, facility inspections, enforcement actions, and product recalls)
• Safety (GRAS and NDIs, Prop 65, pesticide residues, packaging assessments)
• Product and claim development, including ingredient assessments
• Regulatory and labeling requirements
• Competitor challenges including before the NAD and courts
• Litigation support on false advertising cases and other matters
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the Legal department’s functional priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• JD from accredited law school
• Current membership in the Virginia State Bar or the ability to become Registered In-House Counsel in Virginia
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a corporate legal department or law firm
• Experience advising clients on FDA/USDA regulatory compliance and enforcement matters
• Ability to evaluate scientific and safety data and information to support ingredient safety assessments and claims substantiation

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:

• Achievement-oriented attorney with superior initiative and ability to see projects through to successful completion
• Commitment to client-service and finding solutions
• Strong business acumen and ability to assess and mitigate legal, reputational, and business risks
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex issues and concepts to non-lawyers
• Ability to gain trust at and work at all levels of the organization
• Desire to work in a collaborative and team-oriented environment
• Ability to prioritize workload, self-manage projects, handle multiple tasks, and meet business deadlines
• Willingness to adapt to evolving business and legal environment
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• A high level of energy and self-motivation
  

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.