Assistant General Counsel

Nestlé SA; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 240,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé Health Science is seeking a seasoned attorney to lead litigation efforts, safeguard corporate assets, and enhance the company’s reputation. The individual will manage legal challenges, advise executives, and ensure strategic oversight of litigation. Candidates must have strong experience and ability to convey complex legal concepts clearly to business leaders.

Benefits

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Performance-based incentives

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in litigation.
• Current bar membership required.
• Strong litigation management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducting assessments of litigation cases.
• Advising on critical legal decisions.
• Managing the outside legal counsel and litigation strategy.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life, Nature's Bounty, Vital Proteins, Orgain, Nuun, BOOST, Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Peptamen, Compleat Organic Blends, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.

Position Summary:

Nestlé Health Science is on the lookout for a dynamic and experienced attorney to take the helm of our litigation efforts. In this pivotal role, you will play a crucial part in safeguarding our corporate assets and enhancing our reputation by expertly navigating legal challenges. Your strategic oversight will not only involve defending against litigation but also proactively identifying potential risks, enforcing our rights, and spearheading recovery initiatives. We seek candidates who are not only skilled in providing high-quality, actionable legal counsel but also possess the ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, impactful insights for our business leaders. Join us in making a significant impact on our organization’s success and resilience!

Reporting to the General Counsel and Head of Legal, the candidate for this role needs to live within a commutable distance to Bridgewater, New Jersey.

Responsibilities:

• Conducting early assessments of all threatened and pending litigation
• Developing and implementing successful litigation and case resolution strategies
• Selecting and actively managing outside legal counsel
• Ensuring consistency in litigation management and implementing Group litigation strategy
• Advising the Finance team to ensure accurate financial reporting of litigation risks and expenditures
• Counseling C-suite executives on critical litigation-related decisions
• Collaborating with Media and Government Relations teams to mitigate reputational risks
• Working closely with business lawyers and other legal specialists, including employment, regulatory, and intellectual property specialists
• Collaborating closely with legal colleagues at the parent company in Vevey, Switzerland
• Directing and supervising e-discovery efforts
• Reviewing and editing legal briefs and motions
• Managing and deploying litigation paralegals
• Tracking and optimizing litigation spend and utilizing IT tools for cost-effectiveness

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Current bar membership
• 10+ years of experience in litigation
• Strong background in all facets of litigation, including depositions, hearings, and trials
• Ability to challenge and appropriately question experienced outside litigation counsel to test their positions and recommendations

Skills:

• Courageous, business-savvy attorney with a solutions-oriented mindset
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to gain trust and work with all organizational levels
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for complex issue communication
• Demonstrated collaboration skills with multiple stakeholders and team members
• Experience in conducting live and online trainings on digital media and online business activities
• High level of analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Detail-oriented with a strong ability to achieve results and exhibit superior initiative

The approximate pay range for this position is $240,000- $290,000 base. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location.

Nestle offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefits packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at:

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

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