Strategic R&D Contracts Lead — Singapore

Nestlé SA; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage company in Singapore seeks a Legal R&D Specialist to manage contractual and compliance matters across R&D centers in multiple countries. Candidates need a law degree and at least 2 years of legal experience. Fluency in Chinese and English is required, alongside strong strategic thinking and interpersonal skills. The role involves contract negotiation, legal training, and regular travel to India, China, and Switzerland. Competitive salary and permanent contract offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a legal, compliance, or contract management role.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to India, China, and Switzerland.
• Sound understanding of IP rights.

Responsibilities

• Manage requests for external R&D contracts in compliance with guidelines.
• Serve as the legal point of contact for contract owners and leaders.
• Lead negotiations of external contracts.
• Deliver R&D legal training to R&D units.
• Track progress of contract negotiations and archival.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Excellent interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Autonomous self-starter

Fluency in Chinese

Fluency in English

Education

Law degree

Job description

A leading food and beverage company in Singapore seeks a Legal R&D Specialist to manage contractual and compliance matters across R&D centers in multiple countries. Candidates need a law degree and at least 2 years of legal experience. Fluency in Chinese and English is required, alongside strong strategic thinking and interpersonal skills. The role involves contract negotiation, legal training, and regular travel to India, China, and Switzerland. Competitive salary and permanent contract offered.