Legal Counsel, Nestlé Nordics

Nestlé; København; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé Nordics is seeking a Legal Counsel to support businesses across Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland from our Copenhagen headquarters. You’ll provide pragmatic commercial legal advice and own a broad range of duties within a small, collaborative team.

You will advise on day-to-day commercial matters and more complex questions, with significant autonomy and exposure across markets. Fluency in English and a Nordic language is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Law and strong understanding of Nordic law and legal frameworks.
• At least 3 years of relevant legal experience from a law firm and/or an in-house legal role.
• Legal generalist with solid knowledge of commercial law and cross-functional experience.
• Independent and proactive, able to own the work while collaborating with others.
• Pragmatic, commercially minded; translate legal considerations into actionable advice.
• Fluent English and at least one Nordic language (Finnish or Norwegian welcome).

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial legal advice across the Nordic region, including contract, marketing, competition and data protection matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements with national and international partners.
• Work closely with stakeholders to identify risks and enable informed business decisions.
• Support strategic projects, transactions and other legal matters across the Nordic region in collaboration with the Legal & Compliance team.

Skills

Legal generalist

Commercial law

Independent & proactive

Pragmatic & commercially minded

English plus Nordic language

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Law (LLM, cand.jur. or equivalent)

Job description

Join Nestlé Nordics – We are looking for the Power of YOU!

Are you a legal generalist who enjoys working close to the business and turning complex legal questions into practical advice? As our new Legal Counsel, you will support Nestlé’s business across the Nordic region on a broad range of commercial legal matters. You will join a small, experienced Legal & Compliance team where you will have significant autonomy, exposure across markets and categories, and the opportunity to work closely with stakeholders throughout the business.

As the largest food and beverage company in the world, Nestlé offers a diverse range of products with a primary focus on nutrition, health, and wellness. Nestlé Nordics is not just a workplace; it is a community where your uniqueness matters. We celebrate diversity and value every aspect of you, creating a culture that encourages growth, celebrates differences, and offers opportunities to develop.

Your Job:

As our new Legal Counsel, you will support Nestlé’s businesses across Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Iceland. Based at our Nordic headquarters in Ørestad, Copenhagen, you will work closely with the Nordic Legal & Compliance team and colleagues across a wide range of functions, categories and brands.

This is a broad legal role where you will advise the business on day-to-day commercial matters as well as more complex legal questions. You will have considerable ownership of the legal matters you advise on, while being part of a close-knit team that collaborates across the Nordic region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Commercial Legal Advice: Advise the business on a broad range of legal matters, particularly within commercial and contract law, marketing law, competition law, and data protection.
• Contracts: Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements with national and international partners, balancing legal considerations with practical business needs.
• Business Partnership: Work closely with stakeholders across the Nordic organization, providing pragmatic legal advice, identifying risks and helping the business make well-informed decisions.
• Projects & Transactions: Support strategic projects, transactions, and other legal matters across the Nordic region in collaboration with the Legal & Compliance team and relevant international colleagues.

The Courage to Be YOU:

At Nestlé Nordics, we encourage you to embrace your authenticity. When you bring your whole self to work, you unleash your full potential.

We Are Looking For:

To thrive and be successful in this role, you…

• Hold a Master’s degree in Law (LLM, cand.jur. or equivalent) and have a strong understanding of Nordic law and legal frameworks.
• Bring at least 3 years of relevant legal experience from a law firm and/or an in-house legal role.
• Are a legal generalist with solid knowledge of commercial law and enjoy working across different legal areas and business topics.
• Are independent and proactive, comfortable taking ownership of your work while knowing when to involve and collaborate with others.
• Have a pragmatic and commercially minded approach and are able to translate legal considerations into clear, actionable advice for the business.
• Communicate fluently in English and at least one Nordic language. Finnish or Norwegian language skills would be particularly welcome.

Join Nestlé Nordics and Make Your Mark:

This role offers the opportunity to work broadly across legal disciplines, businesses and Nordic markets while being close to commercial decision-making. You will become part of a small and collaborative Nordic Legal & Compliance team, while also working within the wider international Nestlé organization.

The Selection Process & Contact:

For questions about the role, please contact Nordic Head of Legal & Compliance, Peter Aronsson on LinkedIn.

Preferred starting date: January 2027

At Nestlé Nordics, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a visible or invisible disability, please let us know. We are committed to providing the support needed for you to showcase your skills and potential.