Legal Advisor

Location: Bryanston

Company: Nestle

Experience & Qualifications: Admitted Attorney with at least 5 years corporate experience

Closing Date: 28 July 2023

Position Summary

With a history spanning over 150 years, Nestl didnt become the worlds leading food and beverages brand by chance. Perfection is at the heart of what we do, and our people are always looking for the next big idea to cement our status. Were now looking for two Legal Advisors in Bryanston.

In this role you will be responsible for the following:

• To act as the Shared Service regional, in-house Attorney, dealing on a day-to-day basis with all matters that have legal consequence, as well as providing guidance, advice, and if necessary, intervention, on the day to day running of the business from a general and legal perspective.
• Ensuring that the Company complies with all statutory requirements and relevant international and local codes.
• To draft all legal documentation including official letters, submissions, reports, agreements and promotional competition terms and conditions.
• To assist the Company Secretary in the performance of his/her duties when required, and to deputize for the Company Secretary when required.

A day in the life of a Legal Advisor:

• Negotiating, drafting and authorizing of contracts and other legal documents
• Provision of day-to-day legal, and general, advice and opinions
• Resolving of disputes / litigious matters
• Performing regional day-to-day Company Secretarial duties
• Co-ordination and running of formal litigation
• Responsible for the legal side of the property portfolio
• Performing coordinating control function across the business
• Interpreting and commenting on draft legislation affecting the Company
• Serving in various forums representing the Company
• Handling of consumer disputes when serious, or litigation contemplated
• Special Tasks requested by Company Secretary or any Director

What Will Make You Successful

• Experience 5-10 years including Law firm experience
• Experience with Legal Department in an FMCG environment.
• Must be an Admitted Attorney with at least 5 years corporate experience.

We are Nestl, the largest food and beverage company. We are 308, 000 employees strong driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Our values are rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for our future. With more than CHF 91.4 billion sales in 2018, we have an expansive presence with 413 factories in more than 85 countries. We believe our people are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic inclusive international working environment with many opportunities across different businesses, functions and geographies, working with diverse teams and cultures. Want to learn more? Visit us at www.nestle.com.