Associate Counsel

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Arlington, VA

6d•$170,000 - $210,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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 for each of Nestlé’s USA’s businesses, Procurement Team and certain other affiliates. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Requirements

JD from an accredited law school and current membership in the Virginia 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 senior leadership
Strong commitment to client service and problem-solving.

Nice To Haves

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.

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. Provide ongoing risk assessments and crisis management support.
Review, draft, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including technology services and licensing, general services, marketing, vendor and customer supply, manufacturing, warehousing and supply chain, engineering, equipment leasing, terms and conditions of sale, and development agreements.
Manage and coordinate legal aspects of deals, ensuring proactive collaboration with internal stakeholders.
Other duties, tasks, special projects, and responsibilities as assigned by the Head of the Transactions Team.