Job Vacancies at The Coca-Cola Company

Job Role

• Are you a dynamic leader with a knack for driving growth and forging strong relationships?
• We are seeking a professional to join our team as a Franchise Director. In this pivotal role, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of our franchise system, developing strategies that align with our organizational goals and drive our success.
• You will manage the overall P&L, and build relationships with key partners, including bottlers and government entities. If you're looking for a role where you can make a significant impact and contribute to our ongoing growth, this is the opportunity for you.

What You'll Do for Us:

• Driving the on-going growth through our franchise system.
• Developing short and long-range objectives consistent with organization guidelines.
• Managing the overall P&L.
• Developing relationships with key constituencies including bottlers, government, etc.
• Owning tactical and operational plans with a short to mid-term focus (1-3 years), executing organizational strategy in alignment with parent/independent organization objectives.
• Managing a large team of professionals or multiple small teams led by team leaders/supervisors or managers.
• Operating with broad latitude in a complex environment, acting as a subject matter expert within the organization, managing large projects or processes, coaching lower level professionals in skills, delegating work to them and reviewing it.
• Making improvements of processes, systems, or products to enhance performance of the job area.
• Solving problems by identifying the root cause of the problem and modifying solutions applied to similar problems.
• Influencing parties within and outside of the job function at an operational level regarding policies, procedures, and practices.
• Communicating with parties within and outside of own job function, and potentially with parties external to the organization (e.g., customers, vendors, etc.)

Qualifications & Requirements:

• A University Degree (Master) or equivalent experience in Business, Management, or a related field.
• At least 5-7 years of prior relevant experience in franchise management, P&L management, and relationship development.
• Proven experience in developing short and long-range objectives consistent with organization guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a large team of professionals or multiple small teams.
• Experience operating with broad latitude in a complex environment, acting as a subject matter expert within the organization, managing large projects or processes, and coaching lower level professionals.
• Proven track record in making improvements of processes, systems, or products to enhance performance.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify the root cause of the problem and modify solutions applied to similar problems.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence parties within and outside of the job function at an operational level regarding policies, procedures, and practices.

What We Can Do For You:

• Career Development: The Coca-Cola Company offers a wide range of resources and programs to support your career development, including global learning programs and leadership development programs.
• Exposure to World Class Leaders: Availability to global leaders that will expand your network and exposure you to emerging technologies and techniques. 
• Agile Work Environment: We embrace agile with management that believes in removing barriers, so you are empowered to experiment, iterate, and innovate. 

Skills:

• Business Integrations; Business Planning; Develop Talent; Foster Innovation; Understanding & Assessing Risk; Value Chain Economics; Make Courageous Choices; Relationship Management; Build Inclusion; Apply an Enterprise Mindset; Storytelling; Market Dynamics; Thrive in Ambiguity; Strategy Development; Execution Excellence; Influence Across the Network; Envision the Future; Systems Thinking; Long Term Planning; Strategy Implementation; Act as a Change Agent; Revenue Growth Management; Business Partnerships; Negotiation; Channel Management; System Economics

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Position Overview

• We are seeking an experienced Employment & Compliance Counsel Director to lead our employment and compliance practice across our Africa Operating Unit. This role offers an opportunity to leverage legal and regulatory expertise in a dynamic, international environment while contributing to Coca-Cola’s mission to refresh the world and make a difference.
• This highly visible, networked role reports to the Head of Global Compliance and serves as a key member of both the Africa OU People & Culture Team and the Africa Operating Unit Legal Team. This role will also collaborate closely with the Public Affairs, Communications and Sustainability Team as well as the Global Human Rights team.
• The Employment & Compliance Counsel will oversee a broad range of compliance, regulatory, and employment law matters, including Government and Public Engagement, Trade and Sanctions Compliance, Human Rights, Employment and Labor Law, Third-Party Risk Management, and Code of Business Conduct.

The ideal candidate will function as both advisor and strategic partner—closely collaborating with regional and global teams, embedding compliance and labor law best practices into business operations, and influencing business strategy.
Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead Regional Compliance Efforts
• Oversee compliance across the Operating Units, implementing Coca-Cola’s global compliance programs (anti-corruption, trade, AML, sanctions, employment law, labor relations, human rights, whistleblowing, investigations, sustainability reporting and communications, and third-party due diligence) into regional business operations.
• Employment Law & Workplace Compliance
• Provide legal advice and strategic guidance on regional labor and employment laws, workplace investigations, terminations, disciplinary actions, litigation/disputes and policy development.
• Monitor legislative changes impacting employment relationships in Africa and coordinate timely policy and practice updates.
• Drive Global Collaboration
• Serve as a liaison between global subject matter experts and Africa teams, adapting compliance and employment law initiatives to local realities and business objectives.
• Identify and Mitigate Risks
• Proactively assess and address risks related to:
• Employment Law Issues
• Regulatory compliance
• Government and public engagement
• Human rights
• Labor and employment practices
• Third-party risk management
• Sustainability reporting and communications
• Act as Strategic Business Partner
• Integrate compliance and employment law considerations into decision-making, ensuring alignment with ethical and legal requirements.
• Relationship Development
• Build partnerships with leaders across the business, HR, and legal functions to stay ahead of challenges and maintain a proactive compliance posture.
• Engage in Cross-Functional Teams
• Ensure compliance principles — including employment standards — are embedded seamlessly into core business strategies.
• Manage Projects
• Own global and regional compliance-related projects with measurable outcomes.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 8+ years’ legal experience, including managing compliance, labor, and employment law risk within complex multinational environments.
• Exceptional communication, drafting, cross-functional collaboration, and influencing capabilities. Able to translate complex labor and compliance laws into business-friendly guidance.
• Fluency in English required.
• Comfortable working autonomously, managing multiple priorities, and making informed decisions across diverse regulatory contexts.
• Position Details
• Role Type: Individual contributor, no direct reports

What We Offer

• Purpose Driven: Play a key role in protecting communities, safeguarding workplace rights, and ensuring quality, ethical business execution.
• Agility: Encourage creative, proactive approaches to compliance and operational risks — including employment law issues.
• Global Connections: Leverage an international network for learning, innovation, and career growth.

Skills

• Compliance; Ethics; Labor Law Compliance; Employee Compliance; Influencing