Legal Assistant (Manufacturing Contracts)

PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH; Purchase (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Legal Assistant for its North America Supply Chain Legal team. The role, based in Purchase, NY, involves providing paralegal support, including contract management and ensuring regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates should have relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree. The hybrid position requires presence in the office about three days a week, offering a competitive salary range and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Paid time off including parental leave

Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision

Retirement plan

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience as a paralegal or legal assistant.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong teamwork mentality and superior skills in writing.

Responsibilities

• Engage in contract review, drafting, negotiation, and counseling.
• Assist with regulatory compliance including health and safety regulations.
• Collaborate daily with the legal team.

Skills

Contract drafting

Legal research

Regulatory compliance

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Location: Must live 90 miles to one of our PepsiCo office locations in either Plano, TX (7701 Legacy Dr.) or Purchase, NY (700 Anderson Hill Rd.). Role is Hybrid. Candidate should expect to be in office about 3 days per week

The Legal Assistant, Supply Chain will provide paralegal / legal assistant support to members of the North America Supply Chain Legal team, focusing on regulatory and operations/supply chain matters. This role will report to the VP, Law Department, North America Supply Chain Legal.

Responsibilities

• Engage in contract review, drafting, negotiation, and counseling
• Assist with regulatory compliance, including environmental, health, safety and transportation regulations
• Daily engagement and collaboration with members of the PepsiCo North America Supply Chain legal team
• Develop organizational processes and templates
• Support the North America Supply Chain legal team with other projects, including administrative tasks, as assigned

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $64,300 - $107,650.
  
• Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
  
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
  
• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience as a paralegal or legal assistant (in-house or at a law firm) working in the area of contracts and/or legal research
• Bachelor's degree is required
• Experience in contract drafting, review, negotiation and/or contract management, a plus
• Experience in regulatory compliance support or research, a plus
• Tech tools savvy and passion about finding efficiencies and developing process, a plus
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and proactive
• Superior oral, writing and proofreading skills
• Strong teamwork mentality
• Superior organizational, prioritization and interpersonal skills
• Prior experience working with those in the manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, warehouse, fleet or transportation industry (or a strong interest in one of these areas), a plus!

EEO Statement

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