Overview
We Are PepsiCo
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 , QUAKER and more. 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.
Our employees drive our culture. No two days are the same; we are dynamic and full of passionate teams that embrace new ideas through our collaborative spirit. At PepsiCo, we know that our company can only succeed when our associates and the society we serve flourishes. We are committed to fostering a diverse workforce by creating a collaborative, equitable and inclusive space where everyone, regardless of what we look like, where we come from or who we love, has a voice. At PepsiCo we create a Space to be y( )u.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with the with the global human rights policies and equality laws in the countries we operate in, we value diversity at our company; it is an essential part of our success. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, pregnancy or marital/civil partnerships, religion or belief, gender, disability and we are Mowaamah -GOLD certified in Saudi.
Learn more about our culture and life at PepsiCo: https://stories.pepsicojobs.com/
PepsiCo's Law and Compliance & Ethics function helps to drive business objectives and achieve sustainable business results, while also protecting PepsiCo - legally, ethically, and reputationally. Our structure follows the business, with dedicated lawyers and legal professionals supporting each Sector and their respective BUs/markets, along with Global Group/Corporate professionals to support certain practice areas and meet specific governance needs of PepsiCo, Inc. Like all departments, we're committed to working Faster, Stronger and Better. We're continually looking for ways to leverage technology, simplify and enhance our processes, and expand and transform our capabilities. This allows us to accommodate evolving business needs and provide the best legal services to keep PepsiCo moving forward. We're also committed to diversity and inclusion both within our department and the broader legal profession.
By joining our award-winning Middle East Business Unit (ME BU) Legal team as a Legal Analyst, you will be an integral member of the PepsiCo family helping to support our business functions across the region.
Responsibilities
- Act as primary point of legal contact for assigned business clients.
- Consideration, review and preparation of legal documentation in support of our business clients to include across: Marketing, Franchise, Distribution, Supply Chain, HR, Sales and Finance.
- Providing general ad hoc legal advice to ME BU Franchise clients.
- Litigation management.
- Trademark management.
- Providing assistance to Senior Lawyers on complex special projects.
- Overseeing sanctioned markets document management and managing OFAC compliance matters.
- Drafting internal executive governance memos.
- Support targeted training to clients on matters such as anti-bribery, anti-trust, contract provisions, OFAC.
- Supporting risk mitigation through initiatives such as template preparation and reviews, business practice reviews etc.
- Undertaking legal research and providing legal analysis.
- Implementation of and coordination on digital legal tools.
- Management of external counsel and advisors.
Qualifications
- Law Degree. Master of Law is a plus.
- 5-7 years of experience, either all law firm or split between industry and Law firm. OFAC knowledge is a plus.
- Experience in corporate compliance regulations, experience in drafting reviewing and negotiating all kinds of contracts, experience in dealing with suppliers, customers and different stakeholders.
Preferred Skills:
- Creative, innovative team player with positive attitude who displays sound judgment and strong interpersonal skills and can work well across team and various functions.
- Strong research skills.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively in presentations and express complex issues in a concise, organized, and articulate manner.
- Effective time management skills and ability to meet deadlines, including ability to work under pressure, prioritize and muti-task.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.
- Ability to comfortably interact with senior-level executives and business clients.
- Ability to prioritize contracts and tasks to meet business needs.
- Excellent command of computer skills, digital tools, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Fluency in English and Arabic, both spoken & written. French is a plus
