at PepsiCo Corp in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Overview
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 convenient 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 sales.
Guiding 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.
This Legal Director role in the PepsiCo Foods North America (PFNA) team will support our Frito-Lay and Quaker businesses while joining a world class legal team! You will provide legal leadership, guidance, advice and support to PFNA Supply Chain and Operations in the areas of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and fleet safety. You will also have responsibility for reviewing sustainability-related projects and communications in support of our Pep+ agenda.
This role is hybrid and can be based in any of our HQ locations: Plano, TX (preferred) Purchase, NY, or Chicago, IL.
If not located in Plano, TX regular travel there will be required, in addition to occassional travel to other PFNA locations around the country regardless of location.
Responsibilities
EHS Support: This position will provide guidance and counsel to the business in the area of environmental compliance (USEPA, state, local environmental authorities), occupational health and safety (US OSHA, state OSHA) and fleet safety (US DOT FMCSA, state DOTs). EHS and fleet safety legal support will include enforcement, permitting and compliance matters, EHS due diligence in connection with real estate and business transactions, supporting environmental remediation projects and supporting environmental litigation matters and litigation related to accidents and traffic incidents. This position will engage and manage outside counsel as necessary.
Day-to-day legal support of PFNA Supply Chain and Operations teams will include:
* Preparing communications with state and federal agencies and preparing local teams for agency interactions
* Manage and directly support EHS and fleet safety compliance audits across PFNA
* Manage and directly support the resolution of EHS enforcement matters across PFNA
* Manage and directly support counseling on fleet safety matters, including incident response, compliance and auditing across PFNA
* Develop and deliver EHS training to HQ and field clients
* Identify trends and issues and raise as appropriate
* Provide regular updates in areas of responsibility
PFNA Sustainability Support:
* Act as lead attorney to PFNA’s Sustainability function, including preparation of pep+ contracts/projects/agreements, counseling on ESG/green advertising, and supporting specific pep+ projects within PFNA
* Represent PFNA on PepsiCo Legal’s Sustainability Center of Excellence
Compensation and Benefits:
* The expected compensation range for this position is between $113,300 - $226,600
* Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salary
* 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
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
* JD from an accredited law school
* 5+ years related legal experience, preferably gained at a corporate legal department of a large consumer products company and/or law firm; specialized coursework in environmental law preferred
Preferred Qualifications:
* Superior knowledge of EHS laws and regulations; working knowledge of FMCSRs a plus
* Experience in managing EHS legal enforcement matters, including orders, citations, civil and criminal judicial matters
* Practical knowledge of environmental science and occupational health and safety mechanics, including equipment and machinery risks and human functions
* Experience with EHS regulatory agencies and procedures
* Strong prioritization, efficiency and organization skills needed to independently handle/manage/oversee workload and high volume of requests on a weekly basis
* COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment for this role. Please note that all such company vaccine requirements provide the opportunity to request an approved accommodation or exemption under applicable law
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity
If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.
