Legal Executive

Makati City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time

4 hours ago

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, we are a human environment - passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. A Nestle career empowers you to make an impact locally and globally, as you are provided with the opportunity to make a mark and stand out, as long as you seek it. With Nestle, you are enabled and encouraged to grow not only as professionals, but also as people.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

May act as the general counsel's primary backup and will work collaboratively with the general counsel on all legal and compliance (L&C) areas affecting the organization.
Manage and advise on all legal and compliance areas owned by the individual, and develop long-term strategies to accelerate the L&C team's ability to protect and enable the organization in those areas.
Proactively train the organization on the L&C areas that the individual leads.
Work closely and collaboratively with key stakeholders at all levels (including senior management) to provide expert and business-focused day-to-day counsel across a broad scope of issues. As part of this, the individual will work collaboratively with the Local, Zone and Global contacts to leverage synergies and global expertise for the benefit of the local business and support the Center/Zone on Centre/Zone-led strategic initiatives including the implementation of L&C technology as well as collaborating on market specific requests from the Center.
Network with key external stakeholders, as directed by the general counsel, to advocate on behalf of Nestlé and create shared value. Key external stakeholders include industry associations, professional bodies, community groups.
Identify and exploit cost-saving opportunities whilst maintaining quality and ensuring that L&C solutions in their area of responsibility are standardized and systematized to the extent possible -- considering the differing needs of the various businesses and the legal digital tools available.
As applicable, develop and manage other members of the L&C team.
Other specific key outputs may be required if the individual is performing a specialist role.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have passed the bar exams and be a member in good standing of the Philippine Bar.
At least 5 - 10 years experience of legal business partnering with internal clients
Prior experience in a law firm or Government Office (NPC, SEC, IPS, Courts, RTC, SC COA)
Has developed strong external legal network especially in emerging legal areas such as Competition Law, Data Privacy, and intellectual property
Prior experience on food laws, consumer protection laws and procurement

We are Nestlé, 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 .Nestlé Philippines is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants regardless of age, color, race, origin, nationality, religion, civil status, disabilities, medical condition, pregnancy, whether with or without children, genetic information including family medical history or any other legally protected conditions, and gender identity or expression including any individual who is transitioning, has transitioned, or is perceived to be transitioning, All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and in compliance with labor laws. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, we are a human environment - passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. A Nestle career empowers you to make an impact locally and globally, as you are provided with the opportunity to make a mark and stand out, as long as you seek it. With Nestle, you are enabled and encouraged to grow not only as professionals, but also as people.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

May act as the general counsel's primary backup and will work collaboratively with the general counsel on all legal and compliance (L&C) areas affecting the organization.
Manage and advise on all legal and compliance areas owned by the individual, and develop long-term strategies to accelerate the L&C team's ability to protect and enable the organization in those areas.
Proactively train the organization on the L&C areas that the individual leads.
Work closely and collaboratively with key stakeholders at all levels (including senior management) to provide expert and business-focused day-to-day counsel across a broad scope of issues. As part of this, the individual will work collaboratively with the Local, Zone and Global contacts to leverage synergies and global expertise for the benefit of the local business and support the Center/Zone on Centre/Zone-led strategic initiatives including the implementation of L&C technology as well as collaborating on market specific requests from the Center.
Network with key external stakeholders, as directed by the general counsel, to advocate on behalf of Nestlé and create shared value. Key external stakeholders include industry associations, professional bodies, community groups.
Identify and exploit cost-saving opportunities whilst maintaining quality and ensuring that L&C solutions in their area of responsibility are standardized and systematized to the extent possible -- considering the differing needs of the various businesses and the legal digital tools available.
As applicable, develop and manage other members of the L&C team.
Other specific key outputs may be required if the individual is performing a specialist role.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have passed the bar exams and be a member in good standing of the Philippine Bar.
At least 5 - 10 years experience of legal business partnering with internal clients
Prior experience in a law firm or Government Office (NPC, SEC, IPS, Courts, RTC, SC COA)
Has developed strong external legal network especially in emerging legal areas such as Competition Law, Data Privacy, and intellectual property
Prior experience on food laws, consumer protection laws and procurement

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