Paralegal & Manager, Compliance

About the role

We are seeking a versatile legal professional to join Nestlé Canada’s legal team in a dual capacity as a Paralegal and Compliance Manager. The role combines hands‑on legal work across marketing, advertising, IP, and corporate matters with leadership of our compliance program and governance initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Review consumer‑facing materials (POS, packaging, social media, TV, store designs) for legal and policy compliance.
• Lead the drafting, execution and management of contests and promotions, including coordination with Quebec’s Régie.
• Develop and deliver training on ASC guidelines, intellectual property, comparative advertising and French‑language requirements.
• Draft, negotiate and manage marketing and advertising agreements such as sponsorships, influencer and sampling contracts.
• Support cross‑functional agreements including NDAs, supply and research grant contracts.
• Manage the Compliance Training Program, global communications and compliance dashboard reporting.
• Coordinate the Market Compliance Committee meetings, minutes and follow‑up actions.
• Oversee corporate governance tasks such as minute‑book maintenance, business name renewals and corporate resolutions.
• Design and maintain the legal group’s precedent system in SharePoint and manage the external spend budget and counsel relationships.

Required profile

• University degree and Paralegal Certification or a Certificate from the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario.
• Minimum five years of experience as a law clerk or paralegal with a solid understanding of diverse legal concepts and procedures.
• Experience in corporate commercial work and intellectual‑property matters is an asset.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multi‑task, meet deadlines and maintain high attention to detail.
• Proactive, forward‑thinking attitude with the ability to work independently.

Required skills

• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• SharePoint

What we offer

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits starting day one.
• Company‑matched pension plan and bonus eligibility.
• Four weeks of vacation plus five personal paid holidays.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements.
• Training, development programs and tuition reimbursement.
• Gender affirmation, fertility, surrogacy, and adoption benefits.
• Employee discounts on Nestlé, Nespresso and Purina products.