Legal Counsel
2 months ago
**Legal Counsel - Pacific**
**Location**: Auckland, New Zealand (with average 1 week/month in Suva, Fiji)
At Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), we’re more than just beverages - we’re a team of innovators and leaders, driving success in over 29 countries. Our mission in the Pacific is to refresh and make a difference, empowered by our great people, sustainable practices, and world-class products like Coca-Cola, Fanta, and Powerade.
We’re looking for an ambitious **Legal Counsel** to join our Pacific BU Legal team, working closely with our businesses across New Zealand and the Pacific. If you’re passionate about providing strategic legal advice and navigating diverse commercial landscapes, this could be the perfect role for you.
**Your Impact**
As **Legal Counsel**, you'll play a key role in supporting our Pacific businesses, offering in-house legal advice, governance, and services across a variety of matters, including commercial agreements, competition law, intellectual property, and supply chain projects.
In this role, you will:
- Advise on general commercial issues, particularly sales agreements, competition, and consumer matters.
- Lead on local property, construction, and supply chain projects.
- Provide strategic support on disputes and litigation (including in employment), marketing, intellectual property, and health & safety issues.
- Collaborate with key internal stakeholders primarily in Fiji and New Zealand, including Pacific and NZ Leadership Teams, to deliver legal solutions that work for our business. This includes regular travel to Suva, Fiji.Build strong relationships with external partners, law firms, and regulatory authorities.
**About You**
We’re seeking someone with:
- 5+ years of post-qualification experience in commercial law (FMCG industry experience is a bonus).
- Strong negotiation and drafting skills across various legal disciplines.
- A proactive attitude, eager to work autonomously and deliver value across the Pacific.
- A qualification to practice law in New Zealand (Fiji qualifications would be a plus).
**Your Benefits**
You'll get a fantastic package that includes:
- Free monthly product allowances to share with family and friends.
- Annual Bonus Plan
- Full medical insurance for you and your family (dependants up to age 21)
- 8% Kiwisaver and Superannuation options for all permanent employees
- Employee Share Program - purchase a part of the business and get your shares matched up to $3000 per year
- Access to our wellbeing program, that includes a gym subsidy, proactive healthcare, medical insurance, and EAP helpline.
- Great employee experiences including Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park, competitions, conferences, recognition programs, giveaways, and product launches.
- Free carparking at all CCEP locations
- Our world-famous learning and development program will set you up for future success - who knows where your CCEP career path will take you
**Working at CCEP**
We are exceptionally proud to be recognised as one of NZ’s Best Employers several years in a row We are successful because we are passionate, hard-working, and committed to our products, our customers and each other. CCEP is a place where people can grow, be happy and be well in a safe, open, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities for all employees and to providing employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
- CCEP is committed to the health and safety of all employees. This role includes a pre-employment health evaluation process and drug test._
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