Paralegal & Manager, Compliance

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA • North York, ON

9d • CA$98,614 - CA$125,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Nestlé Canada is seeking a versatile legal professional for an exciting dual role as Paralegal & Manager, Compliance within their Canadian Legal team. This position offers a variety of responsibilities, focusing on upholding high standards of integrity and providing comprehensive legal services. As a Paralegal, the role will lead Marketing, Advertising, Intellectual Property, Contests & Promotions, and Corporate Maintenance, while also supporting areas such as Privacy, Contracts, Litigation, Competition, and Employment. As Manager, Compliance, the individual will champion corporate governance, guide teams on compliance matters, and foster a culture of accountability and integrity, serving as a key member of the Market Compliance Committee. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, values collaboration, continuous learning, and aims to make a meaningful impact.

Requirements

• University degree and Paralegal Certification or a Certificate from the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario
• Minimum of 5 years of successful experience as a law clerk or paralegal, with a solid understanding of a variety of legal concepts, practices, and procedures
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Highly organized and efficient, with the ability to multi-task, create detailed plans, monitor progress, follow up, and consistently meet deadlines with strong attention to detail
• Proactive and forward-thinking, able to work independently and anticipate needs

Nice To Haves

• Experience in corporate commercial work and intellectual property matters is an asset
• CPG industry experience is considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Review consumer-facing materials (POS, packaging, social media, TV, store designs) for legal and policy compliance
• Lead contest and promotion drafting, execution, and management, including Quebec Régie coordination
• Develop training on ASC guidelines, IP, comparative advertising, social media, and French-language requirements
• Oversee e-business activities, including Amazon Brand Registry, domain names and e-content review
• Manage media requests relating to trademark and product use
• Ensure legal compliance for internal and external communications, including press releases
• Manage and work with external counsel, as necessary
• Draft, manage, and negotiate marketing and advertising agreements (sponsorship, donation, influencer, sampling)
• Serve as key contact for cross-functional agreements such as NDAs, supply, and research grant agreements
• Manage hotel and event participation agreements
• Collaborate with the Legal team on licensing, event, and agency agreements as needed
• Support compliance initiatives and the development of policies and procedures
• Manage the Compliance Training Program and global communications
• Own compliance dashboard reporting, including incident tracking and training roll-out
• Coordinate and manage the Compliance Committee meeting and meeting minutes
• Perform ad hoc reviews and fraud investigations as requested by Senior Management
• Support compliance activities, including CARE audits, Speak Up, conflict-of-interest evaluations, and investigations
• Oversee contests and promotions for legal and compliance matters
• Take a pragmatic, business-friendly approach to contests and promotions
• Oversee corporate governance, including minute book maintenance and business name renewals
• Partner with Treasury on new banking relationships and prepare corporate resolutions
• Coordinate with directors, officers, and global shareholders
• Support audit, real estate, regulatory, and document retention matters
• Design and maintain the Legal group's precedent system in SharePoint
• Manage the external spend budget and external counsel relationships
• Train and oversee the Administrator on invoice processing and internal cross-charges

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment
• Company matched pension plan
• Four weeks of Vacation and five personal days (Personal Paid Holidays)
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company
• Access to Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
• Bonus eligibility
• Gender affirmation benefits to ensure access to necessary care, resources, and coverage for gender-affirming procedures
• Fertility Services and Surrogacy Medical Coverage to support the pursuit of a path to parenthood regardless of medical conditions, gender or sexual orientation
• Adoption benefits to remove some of the financial barriers associated with adoption
• Up to 50% off – Nespresso Coffee Machine, Capsules and accessories
• Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree