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About the Role

We are looking for a versatile legal professional to join our Canadian Legal team in an exciting dual role as a Paralegal & Manager, Compliance. This role involves providing legal services with a focus on Marketing, Advertising, Intellectual Property, Contests & Promotions, and Corporate Maintenance, while also championing strong corporate governance and guiding teams on compliance matters.

Responsibilities

• Review consumer-facing materials for legal and policy compliance.
• Lead contest and promotion drafting, execution, and management.
• 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 external counsel.
• Draft, manage, and negotiate marketing and advertising agreements.
• 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.
• 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.

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

Skills

• Marketing
• Advertising
• Intellectual Property
• Contests & Promotions
• Corporate Maintenance
• Privacy
• Contracts
• Litigation
• Competition
• Employment
• Corporate Governance
• Compliance
• Microsoft Office Suite

Location

• North York, ON

Work Type

• Hybrid

Experience Level

• 5 years of experience

Education Level

• University degree
• Paralegal Certification
• Certificate from the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario

Salary/Compensations

• $98,614.00 to $125,000.00 + bonus eligibility

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
• Fertility Services and Surrogacy Medical Coverage
• Adoption benefits
• Up to 50% off – Nespresso Coffee Machine, Capsules and accessories
• Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products

About the Company

• Nestlé is known for KitKat®, Gerber®, Nescafe®, and Maggi®.
• We strive to lead a people-focused culture that empowers employees to bring their authentic selves to work each day.
• There are 3,400+ members of Nestlé Canada celebrated for taking action using agility, courage, and trust to find solutions that benefit the business or greater good.
• We’re a team of changemakers, who are curious and challenge the status quo, that take risks that will help drive us forward.
• Our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.
• We know that empowerment leads to strong employee engagement, a great work culture, and motivated employees.

Equal Opportunity

• Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer.
• The principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are vital to how we operate.
• We strive to foster a respectful and supportive environment where individuals feel valued and empowered to contribute and succeed.
• If you are invited to participate in the recruitment process and require an accommodation, please inform Human Resources. Nestlé will work with you to ensure full participation.