Corporate Counsel

Keurig Green Mountain and Peet’s Coffee are seeking an energetic marketing, advertising, and food regulatory counsel with experience in modern marketing—including AI and privacy—food labeling, food safety, and agency management to join our Legal team. This role reports to the North America General Counsel and supports North American product development, advertising, and marketing teams for brands such as Keurig, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Peet’s, Van Houtte, and The Original Donut Shop.

Responsibilities

• Review advertising and marketing to ensure compliance with U.S. and Canadian federal, provincial, and state laws and regulations (knowledge of loyalty programs is a plus).
• Advise R&D on the use of ingredients in foods, including labeling, food safety, and GRAS status.
• Negotiate agreements with agencies, media companies, and talent.
• Operate independently to manage relationships with business partners, understand their challenges, and develop solutions in a high-pressure, high-volume environment.
• Collaborate efficiently and effectively across legal and business functions to add value, balance risk, and protect the company’s reputation.
• Participate as the legal representative on cross-functional projects and initiatives, working collaboratively with key functional groups.
• Supervise a paralegal responsible for marketing, advertising, and label review.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited institution.
• At least ten years of legal experience advising clients at a law firm or as part of an in-house corporate legal department.
• Ability to partner, collaborate, and influence at all levels within the organization.
• Nimble thinker, collaborative, and comfortable with change.
• Knowledge of food laws and regulations, advertising law (including AI’s impact), FDA, FTC, Lanham Act, and provincial/state laws.
• Prior experience negotiating with agencies, content owners, and talent is preferred.
• Willingness to flex and develop expertise in other legal areas is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to election and eligibility).
• Disability benefits.
• Paid time off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time).
• 401k with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility.

Pay

Salary Range: $155,000 - $221,500. Actual placement within the range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors.

Schedule

Position is located in Burlington, MA headquarters with some limited travel.

Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with over 150 owned, licensed, and partner brands. Our North American refreshment beverage business includes iconic brands like Dr Pepper®, Canada Dry®, Mott’s®, Snapple®, and Core Hydration®. Our global coffee business spans more than 100 markets, featuring the Keurig® single-serve brewing system and brands such as Peet’s, L’OR, and Jacobs. With over 50,000 employees, we aim to enhance every beverage and coffee occasion while making a positive impact on people, communities, and the planet.