Senior Counsel - Head of Global Labor and Employment

At The Coca-Cola Company, we are a global community of passionate professionals committed to refreshing the world and making a difference. As we continue to evolve and grow, we are seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Counsel, Labor and Employment to lead our global labor and employment legal strategy. This role is a critical part of our Legal Function and reports directly to the Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer/Assistant General Counsel, Labor & Employment.

We are looking for a collaborative legal leader who thrives in a networked global environment and brings deep expertise in employment law, talent strategy, and risk mitigation. The ideal candidate will be a trusted advisor to senior leadership, a mentor to legal team members, and a proactive partner to our People & Culture and Ethics & Compliance teams. This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of work at one of the world's most recognized brands.

What You'll Do for Us

• Strategic Legal Guidance: Provide business-focused legal counsel on all aspects of People, Culture, and Talent to minimize legal risk and protect the company's reputation.
• Policy Development & Compliance: Partner with Human Resources and cross-functional teams to develop, implement, and enhance employment-related policies and procedures across global markets.
• Insider Risk Mitigation: Collaborate with security, privacy, and data protection teams to advise on insider threats and vulnerabilities, ensuring proactive risk management.
• Litigation Oversight: Lead and manage employment-related litigation and regulatory challenges, including oversight of outside counsel, resolution of pre-suit demands, and attorney inquiries.
• Training & Education: Deliver training sessions and educational presentations to internal stakeholders on employment law compliance, emerging legal trends, and lessons learned from litigation.
• Labor Relations: Partner with Labor Relations teams to support collective bargaining agreements and union-related workforce matters, including trade union negotiations.
• Investigations: Conduct and support internal investigations related to employee grievances, discrimination, harassment, and workplace misconduct, recommending and implementing remedial actions.
• Global Collaboration: Engage across geographic regions and business units to ensure cohesive legal and talent strategies, driving global business success.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Lead and develop a high-performing legal team, fostering an inclusive culture of growth, innovation, and collaboration.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with the Public Affairs, Communications and Sustainability (PACS) team to align employment strategies with broader public relations and communications objectives.
• Reporting & Risk Insights: Provide regular updates to senior management on proactive legal risk mitigation strategies and insights gleaned from litigation matters.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and active membership in a U.S. state or international bar.
• 10 + years of experience in labor and employment law, preferably within a large national law firm or corporate legal department.
• Labor and employment law across domestic and international jurisdictions.
• Employment litigation, including managing outside counsel and resolving pre-suit demands.
• Employee relations and workplace culture initiatives.
• Collective bargaining and trade union negotiations.
• HR policy development and implementation across global markets.
• Workplace investigations, including discrimination and harassment claims.
• Employment compliance and regulatory risk management.
• Global employment law and cross-border employment matters.
• Drafting and advising on employment contracts.
• Legal risk management and proactive mitigation strategies.
• Internal investigations and remedial action planning.
• Regulatory compliance with evolving employment laws.
• Legal advisory support for People & Culture strategy and talent initiatives.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to balance competing priorities and deliver results.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and presentation skills, with a strategic mindset and business acumen.
• Ability to work effectively across time zones and respond to global stakeholders outside of standard business hours.
• Digital fluency and comfort with legal technology platforms and data-driven decision-making.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment.

• Global Network: Connect with top talent and thought leaders across our global enterprise, expanding your professional network and influence.
• Agile Work Environment: Work in a culture that embraces agility, innovation, and barrier-free collaboration.
• Professional Growth: Access opportunities for continuous learning, leadership development, and career advancement.