Director Corporate Counsel

Overview

Swire Coca-Cola is a family-owned bottling company with a story spanning over two centuries. We are one of the largest bottlers of Coca-Cola in North America and distribute more than 50 beverage brands and flavors creating joy for our customers every day. Our 8,000+ driven employees work hard as part of a team that delivers refreshment to over 30 million consumers across 13 states. Begin a journey with us at Swire Coca-Cola and belong to a community of dedicated team members who think big and believe in winning together.

Why you\'ll love working at Swire Coca-Cola

Swire Coca-Cola is committed to providing balance to support you in all aspects of your life, both at work and beyond. We offer the benefits you need for physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Benefits

• Health coverage (3 medical options, dental and vision). 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Health Savings Accounts with company match
• Free virtual primary care, acute care and physical therapy
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, bereavement, jury duty, maternity/parental leave, disability leave and volunteer time)
• Discounted & free product
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for career advancement

In addition to health benefits, Swire Coca-Cola is proud to offer you opportunities where you help give back directly to the communities and causes you care about. Note: Enrollment in a Swire Medical Plan is required for some benefits.

Job Details

Job Level: 8

Director, Corporate Counsel

The Director Corporate Counsel will support the Legal Team by managing complex legal risks, negotiating high-stakes commercial agreements, and ensuring regulatory compliance. This individual will work closely with business verticals to provide proactive, business-oriented counsel, often directing intellectual property, product development, and litigation strategies. This individual will report directly to the Chief Legal Officer, ensuring smooth workflows and efficient operations of the Legal team.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead legal partner for business units, advising on product development, technology, and commercial strategy
• Negotiate and draft complex commercial, technology, and licensing agreements
• Monitor regulatory changes, ensure compliance, and develop internal policies to mitigate risk
• Manage IP portfolios, data protection, and privacy issues
• Coordinate with outside law firms for litigation and specific, high-stakes matters
• Provide guidance to junior legal team members and influence cross-group projects

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction
• 7+ years of legal experience from either a law firm or in-house organization
• Proficiency in legal research tools (Westlaw/LexisNexis), case management software, and document management systems

Come and join our Sparkling team! Due to the nature of our work and to help maintain a safe workplace for our employees and customers, after a candidate receives a conditional offer of employment, they will be required to complete pre-employment screening. This includes a criminal background check, drug screening, and for certain roles, a motor vehicle record review.

Screening results are evaluated based on several factors, including the nature and severity of an offense, how much time has passed, the relevance to the position, patterns of repeated offenses, and driving history for roles that require operating a vehicle.

All results are reviewed fairly and in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Swire Coca-Cola is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer that participates in the E-Verify program as required by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Swire Coca-Cola does not sponsor applicants for work visas.