Location: Vevey - Switzerland
Contract type / duration: Temporary – 12 months
Target start date: August/September 2026

Be a force for good and take your NeStep with Nestlé

NeStep is a unique 12-month immersive experience at Nestlé in Switzerland for early-career talents who want to learn fast, grow with purpose and make an impact. From day one, you will spend at least half of your time owning a meaningful project, combined with structured learning and continuous mentoring.

As a NeStep Talent in Legal R&D Switzerland, your mission is to support legal operations linked to innovation, partnerships, and compliance across Nestlé’s R&D ecosystem. You will contribute to contract management, legal processes, and compliance initiatives while collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners. This is your opportunity to learn by doing, grow with support, and shape the future you envision.

How you’ll make an impact as a NeStep talent in Nestlé

• Supporting the drafting, review, and negotiation of R&D-related contracts w
• ith internal teams and external partners
• Contributing to the creation and continuous improvement of processes, contract templates, clauses, and playbooks
• Assisting in the deployment and use of contract management and negotiation tools
• Supporting compliance initiatives, including legal frameworks
• Conducting legal research and helping maintain accurate legal documentation and databases
• Conducting in-depth analyses of international treaties and their implementation at the national level.
• Reviewing and improving processes and training materials to enhance efficiency across R&D Legal
• Collaborating with legal counsels and stakeholders across R&D centres globally

What will make you successful

• Graduated with a Degree in Law (Master’s preferred)
• Strong interest in international law, contract law, innovation, and R&D-related legal topics
• Initial experience (internship or academic) in legal practice is a plus
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proactive, organized, and comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• High level of curiosity, learning agility, and adaptability
• Fluent in English (oral and written); French or other languages are a plus
• Bringing curiosity, empathy, and ambition

Eligibility criteria

• Being a recent graduate from a Swiss higher education institution (bachelor's or master's degree completed within last 12 months). 

• Swiss nationals, EU/EFTA nationals, or C permit holders only.  

At Nestlé, we place people at the heart of everything we do. 

Our benefits are designed to support your growth and wellbeing, so you can thrive at work and in life:

• Flexible working options, including hybrid work possibilities (for office-based roles)
• Learning and development opportunities, including mentoring and coaching
• Paid holidays beyond legal requirements
• Healthcare contribution and access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Attractive employee discounts across various products and services
• Potential reward for outstanding contribution

What to expect from our hiring process

We are committed to an inclusive and respectful hiring experience and are happy to provide reasonable accommodations if needed. Our workplaces are fully accessible and supported by a strong safety culture, with modern installations and procedures to ensure a safe environment for everyone.

The hiring process typically includes a video interview with Talent Acquisition, an interview with the hiring team, and a final discussion and offer. We review applications as they are received and close the role once a strong list of relevant candidates is identified, so we encourage you to apply early. All information is treated confidentially.

Stay vigilant: Nestlé will only contact candidates via official company email addresses and will never ask for payments or sensitive personal information at any stage of the hiring process.

Ready to learn, grow and be a force for good?

Apply now and take your NeStep with Nestlé.