Sr. Director, Legal Counsel-Labor, Employment and Compliance

Tropicana Brands Group•Chicago, IL

9d•$140,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Tropicana Brands Group is a $3B startup aiming to revolutionize the beverage category. Formed in 2022 as a joint venture between PAI Partners and PepsiCo, our portfolio includes iconic brands like Tropicana®, Naked®, KeVita® and Izze®. With nearly 80 years of global leadership in the orange juice category, we’re committed to preserving this legacy while driving innovation in other areas. From reimagining orange juice to creating functional smoothies and driving afternoon refreshments, we are striving to become the undisputed global leader in fresh and chilled beverages. Tropicana Brands Group is looking for Legal Counsel to support Employment, Labor, Benefits and Litigation (both employment and commercial). You will report to the General Counsel and hold authority on legal matters related to the HR function and will be expected to work with both internal and external counsel as needed to resolve matters. In this role, you will be supported by a future legal assistant as well as a shared legal Executive Assistant.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate from fully accredited U.S. law school.
Must be (or willing to become) licensed to practice law in the state of Illinois preferred. Current active membership in at least one state bar required.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future
Must be located in Chicago, IL surrounding area or willing to relocate for the duration of employment.
Willingness to adapt and thrive in a blended work environment with 3-days in office, seamlessly transitioning between remote work and in-office operations.

Nice To Haves

Experience as internal counsel, in legal communications, and/or with products and manufacturing is a plus.
Skilled at employee / labor disputes, including EEOC claims, employee lawsuits.
Proactive and highly organized; ability to both work independently and lead teams.

Responsibilities

Partner with internal business and Legal team colleagues to respond to a range of legal requests and issues across multiple functions.
Advise on highly complex and significant legal matters and support ongoing legal or compliance initiatives.
Review labor contracts for legal and regulatory compliance. Assist with labor contract negotiations in future.
Assist regulatory with legal, compliance and reputational issues.
Language drafting, reviewing, and negotiating skills, including and not limited to employment contracts / offer letters, ERISA benefits plans, contractor / consultancy assignments, separation agreements and other labor, employment and benefits agreements.
Lead / work on EthicsPoint compliance matters.
Potential to add commercial dispute assistance (at minimum, leading process for litigation hold process, electronic discovery / data collection, etc.).