PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenience foods portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail salesGuiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com

PepsiCo’s Law and Compliance & Ethics function helps to drive business objectives and achieve sustainable business results, while also protecting PepsiCo legally, ethically, and reputationally. Our structure follows the business, with dedicated lawyers and legal professionals supporting each Sector and their respective BUs/markets, along with Global Group/Corporate professionals to support certain practice areas and meet specific governance needs of PepsiCo, Inc 

Like all departments, we’re committed to working Faster, Stronger and Better. We’re continually looking for ways to leverage technology, simplify and enhance our processes, and expand and transform our capabilities. This allows us to accommodate evolving business needs and provide the best legal services to keep PepsiCo moving forward. We’re also committed to diversity and inclusion both within our department and the broader legal profession

• Ensuring legal compliance with employment and labor laws with corporate, global and field-based clients, including support of HR Centers of Excellence 
• Providing effective counsel to the business in all areas of employment law, including EEO, anti-harassment and retaliation, wage and hour, ADA and religious accommodations, OFCCP and Affirmative Action Plans, leave rights, wrongful termination, performance management, disciplinary issues, non-competition and non-solicitation issues, various state, federal and global laws, and any other employment-related matters
• Assisting the Company with its Code of Conduct and compliance initiatives 
• Formulating and drafting Human Resources policies and training on employment law topics, including providing capability building and training sessions presented both in person and online
• Effectively and efficiently managing employment litigation, including setting litigation strategy, oversight of outside counsel, and mediation and resolution of claims on single-plaintiff and class/collective action cases
• Advising the Company regarding legal analysis and document creation related to restructuring activity 
• Other duties as assigned, e.g., conduct investigations, creating and/or facilitating employment law-related trainings, special projects
• Overseeing Company’s responses to administrative charges and representing the Company before governmental agencies

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $125,900 - $249,900
•  Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process
• Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 25% of annual salary paid out annually and an additional target payout of 10% of annual salary is paid out over 3 years following the end of the performance period
• Long term incentive equity may be awarded based on eligibility and performance
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement
• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate 
• 4+ years of law firm, in-house, or other relevant legal practice 
• Member of a state bar in good standing 
• Strong knowledge of US employment laws 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively (both written and verbally) with all levels of employees/associates, including frontline, People Leaders, and Senior Management
• People Function counseling experience
• First chair experience negotiating settlement of claims with mediators and opposing counsel 
• Wage and Hour class/collective action experience