Corporate Counsel - Full-time

Description

Corporate Counsel

Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. (NYSE: DPS) is the leading producer of flavored beverages in North America and the Caribbean. Our success is fueled by more than 50 brands that are synonymous with refreshment, fun and flavor. We have 6 of the top 10 non-cola soft drinks, and 11 of our 14 leading brands are No. 1 in their flavor categories. In addition to our flagship Dr Pepper and Snapple brands, our portfolio includes Sunkist soda, 7UP, A&W, Canada Dry, Crush, Mott's, Squirt, Hawaiian Punch, Penafiel, Clamato, Schweppes, Rose's and Mr & Mrs T mixers. DPSG currently has the below position open.

REQ#: 1407163 LOC: Plano, TX RELO AVAIL: No


Mission:
Responsible for providing legal and strategic direction to the Company in the following areas:
Provide general commercial legal support and advice in the following areas: Licensing, Sales, Operations, antitrust and F/FS(Fountain Food Service)

Responsibilities:

• Act as principal negotiator for commercial agreements in all areas of responsibility, including Licensing, Sales and Field Operations. Advise the Company’s Licensing department, including providing legal advice on potential licensing decisions and bottler terminations as well as drafting bottling agreements, licenses, amendments, bottling acquisitions and correspondence. Strategic advisor to Licensing regarding route-to-market strategy.
• Manage or assist in the management of outside litigation affecting the Company relating to product liability, licensing, contract, employment, and antitrust matters.
• Advise and implement training for management and sales team on antitrust issues, and review and recommend action or alternative approaches regarding same.
• Establishing close working and collaborative relationships with the Sales organizations, Field Operations, Licensing Department, the VPs of Licensing and other members of the Licensing Team.
• Forming collaborative and management relationships with outside counsel handling litigation matters for the Company.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Requirements:
Performance Competencies
Technical Legal Expertise
Analytical/ Problem Solving Skills
Collaborative
Decision Making
Planning and Organizing
Negotiation Skills
Strategic Decision Making
Communication (verbal and written)

Education & Technical Skills:
• Graduate of an ABA accredited law school
• Member of State Bar Association
• 10 years’ experience in general corporate law with a corporation and/or large law firm

Dr Pepper Snapple Group is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Dr Pepper Snapple Group recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V.