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Job Overview:

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is seeking an energetic food regulatory and advertising attorney with experience in food labeling, dietary supplements, food safety, as well as marketing across all mediums to join its Legal Department. This role will focus primarily on supporting the product development, advertising and marketing teams for great brands such as Keurig, Dr Pepper, Canada Dry, Snapple, Core, Bai, Mott’s and so many more.  The ideal candidate will reflect KDP’s values:  have a team first mentality, think bold, deliver big and always be fearless and fair.

The position requires a knowledge of food laws and regulations, advertising law, as well strong drafting skills and a business mindset. An understanding of FDA, FTC, Lanham Act, and state laws, as well as prior experience negotiating with agencies, content owners and talent is preferred.  A willingness to flex and develop expertise in other legal areas is a plus. This is a challenging, highly visible role that requires collaboration with various functions throughout the company. This role will provide ample opportunities to learn, be challenged, and to grow professionally in a fast-paced environment.

What you will do:

• Review advertising and marketing to ensure compliance with the FDA, FTC, state and e-commerce laws and regulations.
• Advise R&D on use of ingredients in foods and dietary supplements, including labeling, food safety and GRAS status.  
• Negotiate agreements with agencies, media companies and talent.
• Operate independently to manage relationships with many business partners to understand their challenges and help develop solutions to manage a high-pressure, high-volume environment.
• Collaborate efficiently and effectively across legal and business functions in a manner that adds value, balances risk and protects the company’s reputation.
• Participate as the legal representative on various cross-functional projects and initiatives, and work collaboratively with key functional groups within KDP.

Total Rewards:

• Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor from accredited institution
• At least five years of legal experience in advising clients at a law firm, or as part of an in-house corporate legal department
• Ability to partner, collaborate and influence at all levels within the KDP organization
• Nimble thinker, collaborative, and comfortable with change
• Position will be located in the Frisco, TX headquarters with some limited travel

Company Overview:

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partners brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. 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’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth. Will you join us? 

We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~29,000 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.