PepsiCo Canada Employment Counsel (12 Month Contract)

PepsiCo • Mississauga, ON

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior