**Position Snapshot**
**Business area:**
Nestlé Canada
**Location:**
North York, ON located at 25 Sheppard Ave W, North York, ON M2N 6S8;
**Hybrid**
**A little bit about us**
While Nestlé is known for Kit

Kat®, Gerber®, Nescafe®, and Maggi®, our recipe for success comes down to one thing: our people.

We strive to lead a people-focused culture that empowers employees to bring their authentic selves to work each day.

There are 3,400+ members of Nestlé Canada celebrated for taking action using agility, courage, and trust to find solutions that benefit the business or greater good.

We're a team of changemakers, who are curious and challenge the status quo, that take risks that will help drive us forward.

Our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

We know that empowerment leads to strong employee engagement, a great work culture, and motivated employees.
**What to Expect:**
Are you a versatile legal professional who thrives on variety and takes pride in upholding the highest standards of integrity? We are looking for a Paralegal & Manager, Compliance to join our Canadian Legal team in an exciting dual role.

As a Paralegal, you'll provide legal services with a focus on leading Marketing, Advertising, and Intellectual Property, Contests & Promotions and Corporate Maintenance while offering support across a broad range of areas including Privacy, Contracts, Litigation, Competition, Employment, and more.

As Manager, Compliance, you will champion strong corporate governance across the business, guide teams on compliance matters, and help embed a culture of accountability and integrity throughout the organization, including serving as a key member of our Market Compliance Committee.

If you're a detail-oriented professional who values collaboration, continuous learning, and making a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you.
**Marketing & Intellectual Property Support**
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Review consumer-facing materials (POS, packaging, social media, TV, store designs) for legal and policy compliance
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Lead contest and promotion drafting, execution, and management, including Quebec Régie coordination
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Develop training on ASC guidelines, IP, comparative advertising, social media, and French-language requirements
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Oversee e-business activities, including Amazon Brand Registry, domain names and e-content review
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Manage media requests relating to trademark and product use
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Ensure legal compliance for internal and external communications, including press releases
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Managing and working with external counsel, as necessary
**Contract Development & Support**
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Draft, manage, and negotiate marketing and advertising agreements (sponsorship, donation, influencer, sampling)
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Serve as key contact for cross-functional agreements such as NDAs, supply, and research grant agreements
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Manage hotel and event participation agreements
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Collaborate with the Legal team on licensing, event, and agency agreements as needed
**Compliance**
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Support compliance initiatives and the development of policies and procedures
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Manage the Compliance Training Program and global communications
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Own compliance dashboard reporting, including incident tracking and training roll-out
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Coordinate and manage the Compliance Committee meeting and meeting minutes
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Perform ad hoc reviews and fraud investigations as requested by Senior Management
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Support compliance activities, including CARE audits, Speak Up, conflict-of-interest evaluations, and investigations
**Contests and Promotions**
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Oversee contests and promotions for legal and compliance matters
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Take a pragmatic, business-friendly approach
**General Corporate Support**
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Oversee corporate governance, including minute book maintenance and business name renewals
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Partner with Treasury on new banking relationships and prepare corporate resolutions
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Coordinate with directors, officers, and global shareholders
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Support audit, real estate, regulatory, and document retention matters
**Knowledge & External Spend Management**
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Design and maintain the Legal group's precedent system in Share

Point
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Manage the external spend budget and external counsel relationships
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Train and oversee the Administrator on invoice processing and internal cross-charges
**Role Requirements**
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University degree and Paralegal Certification or a Certificate from the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario
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Minimum of 5 years of successful experience as a law clerk or paralegal, with a solid understanding of a variety of legal concepts, practices, and procedures
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Experience in corporate commercial work and intellectual property matters is an asset
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CPG industry experience is considered an asset
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Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power

Point)
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Highly organized and productive, with the ability to multi-task, create detailed plans, monitor progress, follow up, and consistently meet deadlines with strong attention to detail
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Proactive and forward-thinking, able to work independently and anticipate needs
**Benefits**
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Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment
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Company matched pension plan
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Four weeks of Vacation and five personal days (Personal Paid Holidays)
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Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
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Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company
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Access to Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
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Bonus eligibility
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Gender affirmation benefits to ensure access to necessary care, resources, and coverage for gender-affirming procedures
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Fertility Services and Surrogacy Medical Coverage to support the pursuit of a path to parenthood regardless of medical conditions, gender or sexual orientation
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Adoption benefits to remove some of the financial barriers associated with adoption
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Up to 50% off – Nespresso Coffee Machine, Capsules and accessories
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Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites)
Compensation Range: $98,614.00 to $125,000.00 + bonus eligibility
At Nestlé Canada, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation and job posting practices.

This position offers a competitive salary within the range specified above, aligned with our commitment to equitable pay practices.
**What you need to know**
We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don't delay in submitting your application.

Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer.

The principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are vital to how we operate.

We strive to foster a respectful and supportive environment where individuals feel valued and empowered to contribute and succeed.

If you are invited to participate in the recruitment process and require an accommodation, please inform Human Resources.

Nestlé will work with you to ensure full participation.
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📌 Paralegal & Manager, Compliance (North York)
🏢 Nestlé
📍 North York