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.

About the role

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.

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.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 environments.
• 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).

Pay

The approximate pay range for this position is $170,000 to $210,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

Benefits

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.