Senior Counsel, Global Compliance, Competition & Trade

Keurig Dr Pepper; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401k with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

Annual bonus

Job summary

Keurig Dr Pepper seeks a Senior Counsel, Global Compliance, Competition & Trade to lead antitrust and sanctions compliance within the LEAG Global Compliance team. The role partners with Legal, regional Compliance, and business units to design and embed controls across Sales, Marketing, Procurement and regional teams.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of antitrust experience, JD or equivalent, and a track record in cross-border advisory, risk assessment, and strategic regulatory engagement.

Qualifications

• 8+ years antitrust experience.
• Law firm or multinational in-house experience.
• Antitrust and Trade Controls expertise.
• Cross-border advisory experience.
• Analytical judgment and practical problem solving.
• Business acumen and translating legal requirements into workable solutions.
• Execution with attention to detail and reliability.
• Collaboration across functions and geographies.
• Clear, concise communication of complex legal concepts.
• Demonstrates integrity and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Support development of global antitrust strategy, policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Advise on enforcement trends and regulatory developments.
• Ensure alignment with DOJ and SEC expectations.
• Develops sanctions compliance program, processes and escalation protocols.
• Advise on restricted parties, embargoes, export controls, and trade risks.
• Maintain sanctions policies and internal controls for legal defensibility.
• Support regulator interactions and audits as legal point of escalation.
• Review pricing, distribution, and commercial practices.
• Support M&A and transactions on antitrust aspects.
• Embed antitrust and sanctions controls into commercial processes.
• Deliver risk-based training programs.
• Monitor global trends and advise on risks.

Skills

Antitrust expertise

Trade controls expertise

Cross-border advisory

Legal risk assessment

Collaboration across functions

Communication

Integrity

Execution

Business acumen

Regulatory awareness

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview:

The Senior Counsel, Global Compliance, Competition & Trade reports to the General Counsel—Global Compliance and is part of the Legal Advocacy and Governance (LEAG) Global Compliance team. The role supports the design and implementation of the Company’s global antitrust and trade compliance programs, providing practical, risk-based advice and embedding best-practice controls across commercial activities.

The Senior Counsel plays a proactive role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating antitrust and trade risks. The role partners with Legal, regional Compliance, and business functions—including Sales, Marketing, Procurement, and regional/market teams—to embed controls, anticipate regulatory developments, and share best practices globally.

Responsibilities:

Antitrust, Sanctions and Export controls Strategy & Governance

• Support development and implementation of global antitrust strategy, policies, procedures and internal controls
• Advise on enforcement trends and regulatory developments
• Ensure alignment with DOJ and SEC expectations, including interpretation of enforcement standards and legal risk positioning
• Sanctions & Trade Compliance
  • Develops the global sanctions compliance program and processes, monitoring, and escalation protocols
  • Advise on restricted parties, embargoes, export controls, and trade risks from a legal enforcement and liability perspective
  • Ensure compliance with OFAC and other global sanctions regimes, including licensing and reporting
  • Maintain sanctions policies, procedures, and internal controls ensuring legal defensibility under applicable enforcement regimes
• Regulatory Engagement
  • Support interactions with regulators and enforcement authorities, including audits and inquiries acting as legal point of escalation and subject matter counsel on enforcement matters

Risk Assessment & Advisory

• Review pricing, distribution, and commercial practices
• Support M&A and transactions on antitrust aspects

Controls & Program Integration

• Embed controls into commercial processes
• Develop guidelines and escalation protocols
• Design and implements antitrust and sanctions compliance controls and audits

Training & Awareness

• Deliver risk-based training programs

Monitoring & Enforcement

• Monitor global trends and advise on risks
• Support regulator interactions and investigations

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Total Rewards:

• Salary Range: $183,500 - $250,000
• Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors
• 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:

• 8+ years antitrust experience
• Law firm or multinational in-house experience (both preferred)
• Antitrust and Trade Controls expertise
• Cross-border and commercial advisory experience
• Analytical Judgment: Strong ability to assess complex antitrust risks and provide clear, practical solutions
• Business Acumen: Understands commercial drivers and translates legal requirements into workable business solutions
• Execution: Delivers high-quality work with strong attention to detail and reliability
• Collaboration: Builds effective relationships across functions and geographies
• Communication: Clearly explains complex legal concepts in a concise and actionable manner
• Integrity: Demonstrates high ethical standards and professionalism

Company Overview:

Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands that meet a wide range of needs and occasions. Our North American refreshment beverage business holds leadership positions across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice and mixers with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Dr Pepper®, Canada Dry®, Mott’s®, A&W®, Peñafiel®, GHOST®, 7UP®, Snapple®, Clamato® and Core Hydration®. Our more than 50,000 employees aim to enhance the experience of every beverage and coffee occasion while making a positive impact for people, communities and the planet.

We strive to be anemployer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team 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.

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?

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and 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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