Position Snapshot

Location: Vevey, Switzerland
Company: Société des Produits Nestlé S.A.
Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100%
Type of contract: Permanent contract
Start date: As soon as possible

What we offer at Nestlé

Flexible combination of office-based and remote work. Please talk to us during the recruitment
process about what flexibility could look like for you!
Genuine opportunities for career and personal development
Modern “smart office” locations providing agile & collaborative workspaces
Dynamic international working environment
Attractive additional benefits

Position Summary

As a Legal Counsel for Non-Financial Reporting, you will provide essential legal support to the team responsible for global Non-Financial Reporting (NFR) obligations. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting the corporate ESG organization to ensure compliance with the non-financial reporting obligations for Nestlé worldwide, while leveraging the strategic value of Nestlé’s Creating Shared Value agenda. The role will imply a close collaboration with teams in Legal and Compliance, ESG, Finance, and Public Affairs functions globally.

We offer a dynamic, inclusive, and international working environment with many opportunities across different businesses, functions, and regions. Don’t miss the opportunity to join us and work with different teams in an agile and diverse context.

A Day in the Life of a Legal Counsel – Non-Financial Reporting

• Support the implementation of Nestlé Group's non-financial reporting obligations through legal advisory, training, and contractual activities.
• Assist the Nestlé Markets in meeting their increasing obligations for non-financial reporting.
• Prepare and respond to the disclosure authorization process of the non-financial reporting guidelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and alignment with corporate strategies.
• Stay up-to-date with evolving regulations and industry best practices.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support decision-making.
• Draft and review legal documents related to non-financial reporting.
• Provide guidance on risk management and mitigation strategies.

What will make you successful

• Law degree and relevant professional qualifications
• Direct experience dealing with non-financial reporting obligations derived from the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
• Ability to align non-financial reporting with broader corporate strategies and objectives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with proficiency in utilizing digital tools and platforms.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable with complexity and ability to collaborate cross-functionally at different levels of the organization
• Fast learner with the ability to work autonomously
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

At Nestlé, we want to help shape a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives and deliver impact at a scale and pace that makes a difference. We do this by fostering a diverse, friendly, supportive, and collaborative environment, that creates positive disruption, embraces innovation, and empowers people and teams to win. We aim to hire friendly, respectful, inspiring people who care about the people’s lives that we touch every single day.

Be a force for good. Join Nestlé and visit us on www.nestle.com.

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