Associate Counsel

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.


At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.


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Join Our Dynamic Legal Team at Nestlé!

Nestlé, the world's largest food company, is seeking a skilled Associate Counsel to join our Acquisitions, Business Development & Commercial (ABC) Transactions Team, which provides legal support for general commercial and business development transactions. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse range of commercial contracts, including IT/software agreements, and provide legal support to our U.S. and Canadian operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert legal advice on general commercial transactions and procurement-related issues, including transaction structuring, contract interpretation and enforcement, legal and regulatory compliance and corporate policies. 
• Review, draft, and negotiate a wide variety of agreements, such as technology services, licensing, employee benefits, marketing, supply, manufacturing, warehouse, engineering, equipment leases, terms and conditions of sale, development, and license agreements.
• Manage and coordinate legal aspects of deals, ensuring proactive collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Offer ongoing risk assessments and crisis management support.

What We're Looking For:

• JD from an accredited law school and current membership in the Virginia Bar or Ohio Bar.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, including significant experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and business development transactions.
• Background representing large, complex businesses and working directly with business principals
• Strong commitment to client service and problem-solving.

Preferred Experience:

• 3+ years in a large law firm drafting contracts.
• Experience representing clients in the consumer packaged goods industry.
• Expertise in contract drafting and interpretation, business disputes, and compliance.

Skills:

• Exceptional contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build trust and work effectively at all organizational levels.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Ability to prioritize workload, self-manage projects, handle multiple tasks, and meet business deadlines
• Ability to adapt to evolving business and legal environment

• Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• A proven ability to achieve results
• Detail-oriented with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Location:  This position is based in Arlington, VA, or Solon, OH, with very limited business travel.

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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.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [email protected] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

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