Overview PepsiCo’s Law and Compliance & Ethics function helps to drive business objectives and achieve sustainable business results, while also protecting PepsiCo – legally, ethically, and reputationally. This role will advise the FLNA marketing and business team as it executes packaging, marketing, advertising, and promotions initiatives for its product portfolio in the US. This includes legal evaluations of formulations and ingredients compliance, product claims and labels, new product innovations, marketing and advertising, consumer engagement (promotions and talent and sponsorship agreements). This is a hybrid role based in Plano, TX and will require coming on site 3 days a week. Relocation is not available. This role reports to the Senior Director, Marketing and Regulatory Law. Responsibilities The role of a Senior Legal Assistant on the Marketing Legal Team is to review and respond to various and numerous requests from the Marketing, Brand or Public Relations teams regarding product labeling, advertising and marketing activations. This role is often the first line of contact between the Marketing and Brand teams and works in coordination with one of the two Marketing attorneys supporting this team. A Marketing Legal Assistant works independently but with the guidance and support of the Marketing lawyers. This role includes night and weekend work when approvals are required during off-hours events (for example, during the Super Bowl). Convey attorney guidance in food labeling, advertising, marketing, and promotion laws; Provide early and continuous feedback to minimize legal and reputational risks. Provide legal support for the FLNA product development process from ideation through launch. Represent FLNA in contract negotiations with agency, licensing, sponsorship, promotional and a wide variety of mainstream and emerging media partners and draft related contracts and documents. Provide training to marketing on legal topics of substantive relevance to the team Compensation and Benefits: The expected compensation range for this position is between $66,300 - $111,000. 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. Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 5% of annual salary paid out annually. 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 College/University Degree needed; Minimum of three years of advertising, food labeling or trademark experience – five years preferred. Experience with advertising and promotions using emerging media and a variety of social of platforms a plus Outstanding written and verbal communication skills are essential. Ability to clearly communicate with business leaders, other in-house counsel, outside marketing and regulatory counsel, and government representatives is essential. Team player with a collaborative approach and mindset who has the foresight to anticipate issues and include others on a timely basis so business objectives remain on-track. Intellectual curiosity and mental stamina to deal with multiple complex issues. Ability to project and explain the consequences of actions contemplated by the business and others. Ability to grasp technical concepts around nutrition the basis for substantiating business and product positions in the nutrition and wellness areas. Superior organizational and prioritization skills. Creative, innovative team player with positive attitude who displays sound judgment and strong interpersonal skills and can work well across team and various functions. EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy. Please view our Pay Transparency Statement