General Counsel - Corporate

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is seeking a highly accomplished, business-minded and strategic attorney to serve as General Counsel—Corporate for its global coffee business in advance of the planned spin-off of Global Coffee Company (GCC). This is a unique opportunity to play a foundational role in the creation of a standalone, publicly traded company.

Global Coffee Company will bring together a portfolio of iconic brands including Keurig®, Peet’s®, L’OR®, and Jacobs®, combining heritage, innovation and global scale. GCC is expected to become a publicly listed company following its anticipated spin-off and Form 10 registration in H1 2027.

This position will initially report to the Chief Legal Officer of KDP’s Coffee Operating Unit (and thereafter to the Chief Legal Officer of Global Coffee Company) and will be based in Burlington, Massachusetts.

Position Overview

The General Counsel—Corporate will serve as the senior legal leader responsible for all corporate governance, securities law, disclosure and public company compliance matters for the future Global Coffee Company. This role will be a key member of the Legal Leadership Team and will work closely with senior leadership and the Board of Directors.

The successful candidate will play a central role in GCC’s transition to a public company, including leading the legal execution of the company’s spin-off and Form 10 registration, establishing governance frameworks, and implementing best-in-class compliance practices.

This role will also be responsible for leading and developing a team of approximately three legal professionals, including two lawyers supporting the Procurement function.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate & Securities Matters

• Lead all corporate and securities law matters, including preparation and filing of the company’s Form 10 registration statement and ongoing SEC reporting (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements and Section 16 reporting)
• Ensure compliance with applicable securities laws and regulations, including Sarbanes-Oxley, Dodd-Frank, Regulation FD, insider trading policies and stock exchange listing standards
• Oversee preparation and review of earnings materials, investor presentations and other public disclosures
• Establish and maintain disclosure controls and procedures

Spin-Off & Public Company Readiness

• Lead the legal execution of GCC’s spin-off and public listing, including coordination with internal stakeholders and external advisors
• Develop and implement governance frameworks, policies and procedures required for a standalone public company
• Advise senior leadership and the Board on separation, governance and listing matters

Corporate Governance & Board Support

• Advise the Board of Directors and its committees on corporate governance, fiduciary duties and best practices
• Support compliance with SEC rules, listing standards and evolving governance requirements
• Oversee proxy disclosures, Section 16 compliance and insider trading programs
• Maintain governance frameworks, including bylaws, committee charters and corporate policies
• Monitor director independence, related party transactions and governance disclosures

Board & Shareholder Matters

• Support the Corporate Secretary function in coordinating Board and committee materials, meeting logistics and governance processes
• Lead annual meeting and proxy processes, including shareholder communications and engagement
• Manage shareholder proposals and governance-related investor inquiries
• Oversee governance vendors, including board portal providers, proxy solicitors and transfer agents

Debt & Capital Structure Governance

• Monitor governance-related obligations under debt arrangements, including covenant requirements and disclosures
• Partner with Treasury and Finance to ensure compliance and alignment