POSITION SUMMARY

Nestlé USA, Inc., a leading food and beverage company, is seeking a business-savvy lawyer with deep experience in the areas of advertising, marketing, promotions, sales, and distribution, with the ability to flex into other areas as needed. This position will support Nestlé USA’s Beverage and Premium Waters divisions. Ideal candidates will be solution-oriented and excel at delivering high-quality, actionable, and timely legal advice.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a key member of both the business teams and the legal function, this role will:

Work directly with the business teams to develop and support business strategy.

Provide day-to-day advice to the business teams in the areas of advertising & marketing, labeling & claims, marketing services agreements, sales, and distribution, antitrust, product development, general commercial transactions, and compliance matters.

Draft and negotiate agreements with third parties related to marketing, advertising, promotions, and sales distribution

Coordinate the delivery of legal services from internal specialists and external counsel.

Provide ongoing risk assessments and crisis management support.

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

Background representing large, complex businesses and working with senior leadership

Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience

SKILLS:

Achievement-oriented attorney with superior initiative and ability to see projects through to successful completion

Business-savvy attorney who works to find solutions to complex challenges

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines

Demonstrated ability to gain trust at and work with all levels of an organization

Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex issues and concepts to non-lawyers

Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders and team members

Experience conducting live trainings, and developing online trainings, on the topics of social media and other areas of digital media and other online business activities

High level of analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to solve problems proactively and with business acumen

Excellent project management skills

Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

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