Legal Counsel - Nestlé Global Procurement

Nestle SA; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Paid holidays

Learning & development

Performance bonus

Healthcare

Pension plan

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Nestlé Global Procurement in Kuala Lumpur seeks a qualified lawyer to provide pragmatic legal advice, draft and negotiate supplier contracts, and support disputes while upholding Nestlé policies and compliance. The role offers a hybrid, full‑time arrangement and close collaboration with regional and global teams.

You will work with procurement, business stakeholders and Legal colleagues across Malaysia, Switzerland and beyond, delivering risk-aware guidance and streamlined processes to create

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified lawyer with seasoned post-qualification experience.
• In-house legal experience within a matrix organization is an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work across disciplines and cultures.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide pragmatic legal advice and contract negotiation support across procurement categories.
• Draft and negotiate supplier contracts and manage legal risks.
• Support dispute prevention and resolution and ensure compliance with Nestlé policies.

Skills

Fluency in English

Interpersonal skills

In-house experience

Job description

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Work model: Hybrid / Full time
Contract type: Permanent

Be a force for good and feel trusted to make decisions that matter.

As a Legal Counsel at Nestlé Global Procurement, your mission is to provide practical, commercially minded legal advice and negotiation support across different procurement categories, helping to prevent and resolve disputes, drive consistent legal standards and efficient processes, and protect Nestlé’s best interests. We operate on a truly global scale, bringing together over 40 nationalities across three dynamic hubs in Switzerland, Panama, and Malaysia. This is your chance to drive innovation, sustainability, and impact at scale, ensuring value creation through responsibly sourced supply across diverse categories.

How you’ll make an impact as a Legal Counsel

• Provide pragmatic legal advice and contract negotiation support across different procurement categories, partnering with Procurement, business stakeholders and Legal teams.
• Draft and negotiate supplier contracts, manage legal risks and support the prevention and resolution of disputes and claims.
• Promote a strong compliance culture, ensuring adherence to Nestlé policies, internal guidelines and applicable legal requirements.
• Drive legal process excellence by developing standard agreements, efficient workflows, risk assessment processes and legal self-service solutions.
• Manage cross-functional legal projects across regions and time zones, aligning with Legal & Compliance experts and escalating material risks when required.

What Will Make You Successful

• Professionally qualified lawyer with seasoned post-qualification experience.
• Previous in-house legal experience within a matrix organization as advantage.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working across different disciplines and cultures.
• Fluency in English.

Our Benefits

• Flexible working options, including hybrid work possibilities (for office-based roles)
• Paid holidays beyond legal requirements
• Learning and development opportunities to grow your career
• Performance based bonus
• Healthcare contribution and access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Strong employer contribution to your pension plan
• Generous parental leave and comprehensive family support solutions
• Attractive employee discounts across various products and services

What To Expect From Our Hiring Process

We are committed to an inclusive and respectful hiring experience and are happy to provide reasonable accommodations if needed. Our workplaces are fully accessible and supported by a strong safety culture, with modern installations and procedures to ensure a safe environment for everyone. The hiring process typically includes a video interview with Talent Acquisition, an interview with the hiring team, and a final discussion and offer. We review applications as they are received and close the role once a strong list of relevant candidates is identified, so we encourage you to apply early. All information is treated confidentially.

Stay vigilant: Nestlé will only contact candidates via official company email addresses and will never ask for payments or sensitive personal information at any stage of the hiring process.

Ready to Be a Force for Good?