Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.  
At Nestlé USA, we provide high-quality products that are essential to living well.  As individuals and teams, we embrace leadership, make important contributions and support each other’s professional development.  Join the world’s leading nutrition, health and wellness company, and deliver satisfying foods that help people around the world through every phase of life.

What to Expect

Nestlé USA seeks to advance diversity and inclusion in the legal profession.  We believe that for the legal profession to prosper, it is necessary to hire, engage, retain, and promote the best talent, and we seek to expand the available pipeline so that the profession is open to all.

The Nestlé USA 1L Scholars Legal Internship Program is a paid, full time, 8–10-week summer internship.  This comprehensive program provides law students completing their first year of studies with the unique opportunity to intern with the in-house legal team at Nestlé USA’s Arlington, Virginia headquarters.

While with Nestlé USA, the 1L Legal Scholar will receive hands-on experience working with the Nestlé Legal team in areas such as intellectual property, litigation, commercial contracts, employment, advertising, privacy, food law and general legal matters.  In–house lawyers will provide mentoring to the participant with developmental feedback to gain a better understanding of the unique role of an in-house law department at the world’s largest food company.

As a legal intern at Nestlé USA, you will gain exposure to senior legal leadership, work on complex, substantive real-world legal issues impacting businesses, and further develop your professional network.

Examples of Past Projects

In prior years, Nestlé 1L Scholars have worked on diverse projects, including:

• Reviewing and drafting commercial contracts and participating in negotiations
• Assisting with the development of policies, training materials, checklists and guidelines in a variety of practice areas including employment and environmental law
• Preparing cease and desist letters for commercial and intellectual property disputes
• Investigating and managing potential trademark infringement matters
• Research current trends in food law
• Digital and Social Media Matters

Requirements

• This internship is limited to individuals completing their first year of law school.  The successful applicant will demonstrate resiliency, courage, leadership and a strong connection and/or commitment to diversity.

Additional Requirements

• Willing to work for 8-10 consecutive weeks in summer of 2024

• Willing to work in Arlington, Virginia for the duration of the internship

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong communication, analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills

• Self-starter who is results-oriented and exhibits responsibility, creativity, and intellectual curiosity

• Involvement in extracurricular activities, demonstrating initiative and leadership

Nestlé USA, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We value diversity and inclusion and believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to innovate and serve our customers effectively. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for our open positions and strive to create an inclusive and welcoming work environment for all employees.

Job ID: 329138 

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. 
 

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