Litigation Senior Manager

Overview
We Are PepsiCo
PepsiCo is a leading name in North Africa's food and beverage industry, where our products are enjoyed by consumers daily across the region. We offer a robust portfolio of beloved brands like PEPSI, SEVEN-UP, DORITOS, CHEETOS and CHIPSY, designed to cater to the tastes and preferences of consumers. With a focus on local sourcing, production, and distribution, PepsiCo provides essential support to local economies and partners closely with communities throughout the region.

Guiding Vision and Regional Impact
PepsiCo's vision aligns with our global goal to be the Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). This strategic transformation is committed to sustainable growth by putting people and the planet at the heart of our operations. In North Africa, this includes initiatives in responsible sourcing, waste reduction, and water conservation. Our regional programs empower local talent, boost employment, and provide support for local agriculture, particularly through partnerships with farmers and suppliers.

Empowering Our People and Communities
Our dynamic teams drive the PepsiCo culture in North Africa, embracing diversity and collaboration to solve local challenges and create innovative products. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace, one where every individual feels valued and empowered to be themselves. This commitment extends beyond our employees to positively impact the communities we serve, striving for shared growth and a healthier, more sustainable future for all.

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
PepsiCo stands firmly behind our global commitment to diversity, equality, and human rights. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, ensuring a fair and welcoming workplace for all, regardless of age, gender, religion, disability, or any other characteristic. Our dedication to inclusion strengthens our workforce and helps drive our business forward, enriching both PepsiCo and the communities in North Africa.

Responsibilities

• Act as a proactive strategic partner in supporting the business and ensure provision of accurate, timely, and reliable legal advice.
• Supervise the work of external counsel on all litigation and ensure timely alignment of the business and alignment on decisions.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting in accordance with applicable governance.
• Lead and support team to maximize engagement and development.
• Supervise all internal investigations and ensure consistency of recommended action in line with precedent and schedule of penalties.
• Research and provide timely legal advice to all functions in relation to all civil and criminal queries.
• Implement company's policies and provide support to all other functions in relation to documentation required for the implementation of company policies and processes.
• Work with Control to ensure that appropriate processes are in place and are revisited and revised to meet business needs and challenges.
• Provide training to the business as per the agreed legal to business training schedules on Anti-Bribery, Competition Laws, OFAC, etc.
• Interface with Region and Corporate functions on initiatives, reporting, and sharing best practices.
• Contribute to the development of more junior team members.
• Attend management meetings and audit committee meetings when required and provide legal support to functions during said meetings.
• Supporting Compliance & Ethics agenda.
• Supporting Commercial Unit (CU) Control Environment Committee, on initiatives, investigations, speak ups, etc., as requested.
• Recommending, organizing and conducting technical training sessions to the Legal Function.
• Provide general support to Senior Legal Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Law is required. Master of Law is a plus.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in a multinational company or corporate legal firm is required.
• Excellent knowledge of local laws and criminal and civil procedures.
• Knowledge of international standards of practice; ability to prioritize tasks based on business need.
• Experience in corporate compliance regulations; experience in drafting reviewing and negotiating all kinds of contracts, and experience in dealing with suppliers, customers and different stakeholders are required.
• Fluency in spoken & written Arabic & English is required.
• Ability to prioritize a large workload to meet business needs.
• Ability to lead diverse teams across different geographic locations.
• Ability to coordinate and collaborate across the CU and with regional and corporate functions.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• High integrity and business ethics.
• Ability to anticipate contractual issues and plan for them in each contract, by questioning and analyzing date and information.
• Leadership and negotiation capabilities.