Paralegal & Manager, Compliance

Nestlé S.A.

Toronto

Hybrid

CAD 99,000 - 125,000

Full time

10 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental benefits starting on
Company matched pension plan
4 weeks vacation + 5 personal days
Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
Training and development programs
Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimb
Bonus eligibility
Nespresso/Nestlé product discounts

Job summary

Nestlé Canada seeks a versatile Paralegal & Manager, Compliance to join our Canadian Legal team in an exciting dual role focused on Marketing, Advertising and Intellectual Property, with Corporate maintenance and broad compliance responsibilities.

You will champion governance, lead compliance initiatives, draft and negotiate agreements, oversee training, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to embed accountability and integrity across Nestlé Canada. Hybrid work arrangement provided.

Qualifications

  • University degree and Paralegal Certification or Ontario certificate
  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a law clerk or paralegal
  • Experience in corporate commercial work and intellectual property matters is an asset
  • CPG industry experience is an asset
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Highly organized and able to multi-task and meet deadlines
  • Proactive and independent work style

Responsibilities

  • Review and draft marketing, advertising and IP-related agreements
  • Coordinate NDAs, supply and research grant agreements
  • Support compliance initiatives and governance policies
  • Lead compliance training and global communications
  • Oversee contests and promotions related to legal/compliance matters
  • Manage external counsel relationships and cross-functional collaboration
  • Maintain corporate governance records and banking/ resolutions coordination

Skills

Microsoft Office
Contract management
IP knowledge
Governance
Communication skills

Education

Paralegal Certification (Ontario)
Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario certificate

Tools

SharePoint
MS Office

Job description

Position Snapshot

Business area: Nestlé Canada

Location: North York, ON located at 25 Sheppard Ave W, North York, ON M2N 6S8;

Hybrid

A little bit about us

While Nestlé is known for KitKat®, Gerber®, Nescafe®, and Maggi®, our recipe for success comes down to one thing: our people.

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.

What to Expect:

Are you a versatile legal professional who thrives on variety and takes pride in upholding the highest standards of integrity? We are looking for a Paralegal & Manager, Compliance to join our Canadian Legal team in an exciting dual role.

As a Paralegal, you'll provide legal services with a focus on leading Marketing, Advertising, and Intellectual Property, Contests & Promotions and Corporate Maintenance while offering support across a broad range of areas including Privacy, Contracts, Litigation, Competition, Employment, and more.

As Manager, Compliance, you will champion strong corporate governance across the business, guide teams on compliance matters, and help embed a culture of accountability and integrity throughout the organization, including serving as a key member of our Market Compliance Committee. If you're a detail-oriented professional who values collaboration, continuous learning, and making a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you.

Marketing & Intellectual Property Support
  • 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
  • Managing and working with external counsel, as necessary
Contract Development & Support
  • 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
Compliance
  • 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
Contests and Promotions
  • Oversee contests and promotions for legal and compliance matters
  • Take a pragmatic, business-friendly approach
General Corporate Support
  • 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
Knowledge & External Spend Management
  • 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
Role 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
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)

Compensation Range: $98,614.00 to $125,000.00 + bonus eligibility

At Nestlé Canada, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation and job posting practices. This position offers a competitive salary within the range specified above, aligned with our commitment to equitable pay practices.

What you need to know

We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application. 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.

#LI-Hybrid

#LI-SB1

Position Snapshot

Business area: Nestlé Canada

Location: North York, ON located at 25 Sheppard Ave W, North York, ON M2N 6S8;

Hybrid

A little bit about us

While Nestlé is known for KitKat®, Gerber®, Nescafe®, and Maggi®, our recipe for success comes down to one thing: our people.

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.

What to Expect:

Are you a versatile legal professional who thrives on variety and takes pride in upholding the highest standards of integrity? We are looking for a Paralegal & Manager, Compliance to join our Canadian Legal team in an exciting dual role.

As a Paralegal, you'll provide legal services with a focus on leading Marketing, Advertising, and Intellectual Property, Contests & Promotions and Corporate Maintenance while offering support across a broad range of areas including Privacy, Contracts, Litigation, Competition, Employment, and more.

As Manager, Compliance, you will champion strong corporate governance across the business, guide teams on compliance matters, and help embed a culture of accountability and integrity throughout the organization, including serving as a key member of our Market Compliance Committee. If you're a detail-oriented professional who values collaboration, continuous learning, and making a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you.

Marketing & Intellectual Property Support
  • 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
  • Managing and working with external counsel, as necessary
Contract Development & Support
  • 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
Compliance
  • 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
Contests and Promotions
  • Oversee contests and promotions for legal and compliance matters
  • Take a pragmatic, business-friendly approach
General Corporate Support
  • 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
Knowledge & External Spend Management
  • 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
Role 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
  • Proactive and forward-thinking, able to work independently and anticipate needs
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)

Compensation Range: $98,614.00 to $125,000.00 + bonus eligibility

At Nestlé Canada, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation and job posting practices. This position offers a competitive salary within the range specified above, aligned with our commitment to equitable pay practices.

What you need to know

We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application. 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.

#LI-Hybrid

#LI-SB1

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