Job Description

Job Overview:

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is seeking a strategic, agile and proactive Labor & Employment attorney to join our Legal Department. This role will focus primarily on advising business leaders and human resources on employment matters, including performance management and discipline, leaves of absence and accommodation and proactive compliance with state and federal workplace laws.

The position will report to the VP & Assistant General Counsel that oversees all Labor & Employment legal matters and requires collaboration with various functions throughout the company, as well as management and oversight of outside counsel. The role will provide ample opportunities to learn, be challenged and grow professionally in a fast-paced environment.

This position is based in our Frisco, TX office and will have hybrid schedule: 3 days in the office and 2 days work from home on a weekly basis.

What you will do:

• Counsel HR and business leaders on employment related issues for field and corporate employees including leaves of absences, discipline and terminations, reasonable accommodations, restrictive covenants, separation agreements, corporate reorganizations, employee relations issues, wage and hour compliance, contingent worker issues, and EEO and diversity matters
• Lead and/or provide legal support for internal investigations
• Partner with Labor Relations Team on matters impacting employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement
• Develop strong relationships with business partners and work strategically with KDP\xe2\x80\x99s teams to reach company\xe2\x80\x99s goals; have regular and significant interaction with key functional areas including human resources, security and other business unit leaders
• Collaborate efficiently and effectively across legal and business functions in a manner that adds value, balances risk, and protects the company\xe2\x80\x99s reputation
• Participate as the legal representative on various cross-functional projects and initiatives, and work collaboratively with key functional groups within KDP

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor from accredited institution, and active member of at least one state bar
• 5-7 years of law firm or in-house corporate legal department experience, in-house corporate legal department experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of state and federal laws/regulations related to employment law issues (Title VII, ADEA, ADA, FLSA, FMLA), and NLRA
• Broad expertise with the legal issues pertaining to employment claims including wage and hour, discrimination, retaliation, FMLA, and restrictive covenant agreements
• Able to work in a fast-paced organization; manage and prioritize multiple issues and projects while being highly responsive
• Excellent judgment in knowing how to proactively communicate, escalate issues and propose solutions

Company Overview & EEO Statement:

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a modern beverage company with a bold vision built to deliver growth and opportunity. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it!

Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that\xe2\x80\x99s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth. Will you join us?

We strive to be an , providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~28,000 employees to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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