Legal Assistant

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The Opportunity:

This paralegal role will provide administrative and legal support to the employee benefits and executive compensation counsel at PepsiCo.

Your Impact:

As Legal Assistant your functions would consist of:

1. Organize and maintain complete copies of plan documents, amendments and related materials on electronic management systems.
2. Respond to subpoenas, participant document requests and qualified domestic relations orders (QDRO), including review and follow-up to confirm appropriate information has been provided.
3. Research historical plan documents and participant information to determine appropriate benefits as part of benefit claim review process.
4. Partner with attorneys and third-party plan administrators on litigation matters.
5. Gather information for annual benefit plan audits.
6. Assist with benefit plan governance matters, including drafting and review of internal administrative and investment committee minutes and materials.
7. Support regulatory filings for certain US agencies.
8. Work closely with other internal functions including Total Rewards, Treasury, Tax and Control.
9. Other duties as assigned, e.g., drafting compensation and benefit plan communications, benchmarking compensation committee governance trends, special projects.

Who Are We Looking For?

Education:

Bachelor’s degree.

Experience:

3-5 years legal assistant experience.

Willingness to learn requirements for US-based regulatory agencies.

Advanced English (Written and verbal communication skills).

Experience working in a corporation or a law, accounting, or consulting firm desirable.

Availability to travel to USA (not often).

Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Tolerant.

If this is an opportunity that interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements.

What can you expect from us:

• Opportunities to learn and develop every day through a wide range of programs.
• Internal digital platforms that promote self-learning.
• Development programs according to Leadership skills.
• Specialized training according to the role.
• Learning experiences with internal and external providers.
• We love to celebrate success, which is why we have recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, moments of life, among others.
• Financial wellness programs that will help you reach your goals in all stages of life.
• A flexibility program that will allow you to balance your personal and work life, adapting your working day to your lifestyle.
• And because your family is also important to us, they can also enjoy benefits such as our Wellness Line, thousands of Agreements and Discounts, Scholarship programs for your children, Aid Plans for different moments of life, among others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We respect and value diversity as a work force and innovation for the organization.