What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Counsel position at Keurig Dr Pepper?
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is seeking a strategic, agile and proactive Labor & Employment attorney to join our Legal Department. This role will focus primarily on advising business leaders and human resources on employment matters, including performance management and discipline, leaves of absence and accommodation and proactive compliance with state and federal workplace laws.
The position will report to the VP & Assistant General Counsel that oversees all Labor & Employment legal matters and requires collaboration with various functions throughout the company, as well as management and oversight of outside counsel. The role will provide ample opportunities to learn, be challenged and grow professionally in a fast-paced environment.
What you will do:
- Counsel HR and business leaders on employment related issues for field and corporate employees including leaves of absences, discipline and terminations, reasonable accommodations, restrictive covenants, separation agreements, corporate reorganizations, employee relations issues, wage and hour compliance, contingent worker issues, and EEO and diversity matters
- Lead and/or provide legal support for internal investigations
- Partner with Labor Relations Team on matters impacting employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement
- Develop strong relationships with business partners and work strategically with KDP’s teams to reach company’s goals; have regular and significant interaction with key functional areas including human resources, security and other business unit leaders
- Collaborate efficiently and effectively across legal and business functions in a manner that adds value, balances risk, and protects the company’s reputation
- Participate as the legal representative on various cross-functional projects and initiatives, and work collaboratively with key functional groups within KDP
Requirements
- Juris Doctor from accredited institution, and active member of at least one state bar
- 5-7 years of law firm or in-house corporate legal department experience, in-house corporate legal department experience strongly preferred
- Knowledge of state and federal laws/regulations related to employment law issues (Title VII, ADEA, ADA, FLSA, FMLA), and NLRA
- Broad expertise with the legal issues pertaining to employment claims including wage and hour, discrimination, retaliation, FMLA, and restrictive covenant agreements
- Able to work in a fast-paced organization; manage and prioritize multiple issues and projects while being highly responsive
- Excellent judgment in knowing how to proactively communicate, escalate issues and propose solutions
Company Overview
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is a leading coffee and beverage company in North America with dual headquarters in Burlington, MA and Frisco, TX, with annual revenue in excess of $11 billion. KDP holds leadership positions in soft drinks, specialty coffee and tea, water, juice and juice drinks and mixers, and markets the #1 single serve coffee brewing system in the U.S. The Company maintains an unrivaled distribution system that enables its portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands to be available nearly everywhere people shop and consume beverages. With a wide range of hot and cold beverages that meet virtually any consumer need, KDP key brands include Keurig®, Dr Pepper®, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters®, Canada Dry®, Snapple®, Bai®, Mott’s® and The Original Donut Shop®. The Company employs more than 25,000 employees and operates more than 120 offices, manufacturing plants, warehouses and distribution centers across North America.
Benefits built for you: Our people are the heart of our business, which is why we offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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