Employment Counsel (12 Month Contract)

The PepsiCo Canada Employment Counsel will be an integral member of the PepsiCo Canada Legal Team and Canadian business operations. The role will report directly to the VP & General Counsel and will provide legal support and advice on a wide variety of employment and labour matters, including employment policy development, interpretation and application, the preparation of employment related agreement, support required for the administration of collective agreements, litigation management and employment regulatory compliance. The Employment Counsel role will ensure compliance with applicable regulations, PepsiCo policies, and industry best practices while advancing business interests and maintaining critical business operations.

What you can expect from us:

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits designed to fit your unique needs
• A dynamic and inclusive culture that promotes you to bring your whole-self to work
• Inspiring positive change for people and the planet with sustainability goals
• A supportive team that will encourage your professional growth and development

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate and review employment related agreements
• Engage cross-functionally and collaboratively to align on business objectives and lead legal review, tactics, and strategies to achieve business goals and strategies
• Support general human resource team efforts
• Provide employment related legal guidance on various key projects

Qualifications

• LLB or JD from a leading law school, with active admission to Law Society of Ontario or common law provincial bar
• 4-6 years’ experience as an employment lawyer at a top law firm
• Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills required
• Must be commercially minded, a quick learner and able to balance sound legal advice with creative business solutions
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking, communication, influence, and impact skills
• Creative, innovative, solution-oriented team player with positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills who can work collaboratively
• Ability to communicate effectively in presentations and express complex strategies in an organized, concise, and articulate manner
• Effective time management skills and ability to meet deadlines, including ability to work under pressure and juggle many competing priorities
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive

Careers to Smile About: At PepsiCo, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Gatorade, Lay’s and Quaker, our work touches millions of people every day.

At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.

Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you.

PepsiCo may use Artificial Intelligence as part of its hiring process. Specifically, we may use AI-based tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.