Overview: Work for a global FMCG company with some of the world's most trusted and iconic brands. Be part of an exciting business where employees are recognized and career growth is supported. We have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join the team.
You will oversee and autonomously handle the daily legal support for the ANZ Foods Marketing team, while also providing legal assistance to other departments, such as procurement and data insights.
Responsibilities: Lead legal support for Foods marketing teams in Australia and New Zealand, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and corporate policies. Review and revise marketing and advertising materials, including promotions and consumer communications, with a focus on social media legal risks. Provide guidance on privacy laws regarding the collection and use of personal information for targeted marketing. Assist the e-Commerce team in maintaining accurate product claims and legal support for online operations. Draft, negotiate, and manage marketing-related agreements, including sponsorships and talent contracts. Monitor food law trends and regulatory changes, advising the business on implications and competitor claims. Deliver training on compliance topics such as Anti-Bribery and Consumer Law while managing outside legal counsel effectively. Collaborate with internal teams to enhance legal operations and promote a safe and healthy work environment. Qualifications: 4-6 years PQE in consumer, IP, or commercial law, preferably within a multinational food and beverage or FMCG environment. Possesses an Australian legal qualification with an active practicing certificate. Background in intellectual property, consumer law, and competition law is highly preferred. Strong understanding of social media platforms, associated legal risks, and privacy laws. Highly proactive and confident, demonstrating initiative in various situations. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, engaging senior stakeholders and making challenging decisions. Proven leadership skills, able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team. Exceptional project management, time management, and organizational skills, combined with strong attention to detail and analytical thinking. For you: We offer a competitive benefit package. Access generous leave options (e.g.
wellness, birthday, volunteer, purchase additional leave/cash out leave). We understand that bringing the best version of yourself to work means looking after yourself holistically.
Our Health & Wellness programs support you with all dimensions of wellness. Access learning programs for your professional development, as well as our global offerings and online courses. Hybrid Working (3-4 days) in the office. About us: We are a progressive and people-focused business and believe our diverse workforce is the key to our success.
Because we value our employees and their families, we offer an agile and flexible working environment with an emphasis on work-life balance and health, as well as plenty of learning opportunities and room to grow your career.
Recognised as a Top Employer in both Australia and New Zealand in 2021 and 2022, one of only 16 organisations globally to earn this certification. We are an endorsed Work180 Employer. Gender Tick (NZ). Family Friendly Certification (AU). Pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) is the future of our organization – a strategic end-to-end transformation, with sustainability at the centre of how we will create growth and value by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for the planet and people.
With a large portfolio of food and beverage brands, PepsiCo Australia & New Zealand employs more than 1,600 people across ANZ at Smiths Snack Food Company, Bluebird Foods NZ and PepsiCo Beverages.
With global brands like Doritos, Gatorade, and Pepsi Max, we also make some home-grown favourites such as Smith's Chips, Red Rock Deli, Twisties, and our Bluebird NZ snack brands.
PepsiCo's hiring process: Submit your application. Interview(s) and skills evaluation. Online Assessment process. Background checks. At PepsiCo, we believe what makes you unique, makes us better.
We embrace equal opportunities for all employees.
We believe that our people are our best asset and understand the importance of bringing different perspectives, different lenses and different experiences to our workplace.
We are committed to building and supporting an inclusive workforce that truly reflects the global communities we operate within.
We encourage women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQI+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.
In applying for this position, you consent to your personal information being provided to PepsiCo for use in accordance with PepsiCo's Privacy Policy which can be found at the bottom of the page on PepsiCo's website www.pepsico.com.au.
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