Corporate Paralegal

About the role

As a Corporate Paralegal in the Corporate & Finance Counsel Team at Nestlé, your mission is to support corporate legal housekeeping, governance and compliance for the Group’s Swiss‑based legal entities. You’ll make a difference by collaborating closely with other Legal & Compliance teams, Group Finance & Control, Human Resources, markets worldwide, external advisors and service providers.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and execute corporate documents for board and shareholder meetings, including agendas, proxies, minutes and applications to the Commercial Register.
• Contribute to the preparation of Nestlé’s Annual General Meeting.
• Coordinate legalization, notarization, apostille, and ownership certification processes with accuracy.
• Maintain reliable share registers, legal entity data and digital records for reporting, due diligence and compliance.
• Support corporate transactions such as incorporations, liquidations and restructurings by preparing documents, monitoring projects and coordinating follow‑ups.
• Assist Nestlé’s compliance with ongoing listing obligations stemming from stock exchange regulation.
• Drive continuous improvement, digitalisation and standardisation of legal processes, templates and knowledge‑management practices.

Required profile

• Legal training or proven experience in Switzerland with strong knowledge of the Swiss legal and corporate environment.
• Open and transparent collaboration with colleagues, internal business partners and external stakeholders.
• Strong project‑management skills to manage deadlines, coordinate stakeholders and follow through on complex matters.
• Attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership to ensure data quality, accurate records and confidential handling of information.
• Pragmatic mindset to challenge existing processes and use digital tools to improve ways of working.
• Fluency in French and English; German is a strong asset.
• Demonstrated courage, speed and continuous learning.

What we offer

• Flexible working options, including hybrid work possibilities for office‑based roles.
• Paid holidays beyond legal requirements.
• Learning and development opportunities to grow your career.
• Performance‑based bonus.
• Healthcare contribution and access to the Employee Assistance Program.
• Strong employer contribution to your pension plan.
• Generous parental leave and comprehensive family support solutions.
• Attractive employee discounts across various products and services.