Job Description
Job Description
Overview
Work for a global FMCG company with some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands. Be part of an exciting business where employees are recognised and career growth is supported.
At PepsiCo, you can Dare for Better. You can help build a world where there are more possibilities for more people, no matter what role you hold. Together, we’ll make a positive impact for good. Because when we Dare for Better, we can smile at what’s next. For our careers, families, communities and the planet.
To continue our success, we currently have an exciting opportunity for the Larry D. Thompson Internship.
The Larry D. Thompson Internship will award up to two (2) penultimate or final year law students with a unique opportunity to complete a paid 8-week in-house internship with PepsiCo ANZ.
The internship will commence on 12 January 2026 and is scheduled to run for 8 weeks on a full-time basis (however, this can be flexible based on your university or work commitments). The internship will take place at PepsiCo ANZ’s head office in Sydney.
Responsibilities
You will have the opportunity to work closely with members of our Legal team and will be supported during your internship by an in-house counsel mentor. The internship aims to give you exposure to different business functions from a legal perspective, with meaningful work such as legal research, drafting advice, contract reviews, and marketing reviews. Additionally, the internship aims to provide you with insights on the roles that key functions play in the organisation, to give you a broader commercial understanding of how our business operates.
Qualifications
Students who meet all the below requirements are eligible to apply:
Penultimate or final year law student at an Australian university
Contributions to promoting diversity, inclusion and/or community service
Strong academic achievement
Right to work in Australia
We encourage applicants of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background to apply.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON SUNDAY, 17 AUGUST 2026
You will need to submit the following items to apply. Please make sure that these are all collated into one document:
Cover letter (including a brief overview of your contributions to promoting diversity, inclusion and/or community service)
Resume
Academic Transcripts
Background on the internship
As one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies, PepsiCo leverages diversity and engagement as a competitive business advantage – one that fuels innovation, attracts world class talent, and fosters valuable relationships with customers, consumers, and the communities in which we operate worldwide.
Accordingly, PepsiCo is proud to honour its former general counsel Larry Thompson with an internship designed to promote diversity in the legal profession and advance PepsiCo’s commitment to supporting the development of professionals from diverse backgrounds. Throughout his career, Mr Thompson has been a steadfast champion of diversity and inclusion in the legal profession and a mentor to diverse attorneys. Through this internship, PepsiCo is committed to continuing Mr Thompson’s legacy of advancing diversity and inclusion in the legal profession.
About PepsiCo
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated $92 billion in net revenue in 2026, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.
Guiding PepsiCo is our vision that captures PepsiCo’s competitive spirit, intense focus, and shared values: to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the centre of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. We’re building upon the history and progress we’ve made since PepsiCo was founded in 1965 and creating an even stronger foundation for the decades ahead. Achieving our vision requires that we continuously challenge ourselves to become Faster, Stronger and Better.
For more information, please visit www.pepsico.com
Overview
Work for a global FMCG company with some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands. Be part of an exciting business where employees are recognised and career growth is supported.
At PepsiCo, you can Dare for Better. You can help build a world where there are more possibilities for more people, no matter what role you hold. Together, we’ll make a positive impact for good. Because when we Dare for Better, we can smile at what’s next. For our careers, families, communities and the planet.
To continue our success, we currently have an exciting opportunity for the Larry D. Thompson Internship.
The Larry D. Thompson Internship will award up to two (2) penultimate or final year law students with a unique opportunity to complete a paid 8-week in-house internship with PepsiCo ANZ.
The internship will commence on 12 January 2026 and is scheduled to run for 8 weeks on a full-time basis (however, this can be flexible based on your university or work commitments). The internship will take place at PepsiCo ANZ’s head office in Sydney.
Responsibilities
You will have the opportunity to work closely with members of our Legal team and will be supported during your internship by an in-house counsel mentor. The internship aims to give you exposure to different business functions from a legal perspective, with meaningful work such as legal research, drafting advice, contract reviews, and marketing reviews. Additionally, the internship aims to provide you with insights on the roles that key functions play in the organisation, to give you a broader commercial understanding of how our business operates.
Qualifications
Students who meet all the below requirements are eligible to apply:
Penultimate or final year law student at an Australian university
Contributions to promoting diversity, inclusion and/or community service
Strong academic achievement
Right to work in Australia
We encourage applicants of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background to apply.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON SUNDAY, 17 AUGUST 2026
You will need to submit the following items to apply. Please make sure that these are all collated into one document:
Cover letter (including a brief overview of your contributions to promoting diversity, inclusion and/or community service)
Resume
Academic Transcripts
Background on the internship
As one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies, PepsiCo leverages diversity and engagement as a competitive business advantage – one that fuels innovation, attracts world class talent, and fosters valuable relationships with customers, consumers, and the communities in which we operate worldwide.
Accordingly, PepsiCo is proud to honour its former general counsel Larry Thompson with an internship designed to promote diversity in the legal profession and advance PepsiCo’s commitment to supporting the development of professionals from diverse backgrounds. Throughout his career, Mr Thompson has been a steadfast champion of diversity and inclusion in the legal profession and a mentor to diverse attorneys. Through this internship, PepsiCo is committed to continuing Mr Thompson’s legacy of advancing diversity and inclusion in the legal profession.
About PepsiCo
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated $92 billion in net revenue in 2026, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.
Guiding PepsiCo is our vision that captures PepsiCo’s competitive spirit, intense focus, and shared values: to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the centre of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. We’re building upon the history and progress we’ve made since PepsiCo was founded in 1965 and creating an even stronger foundation for the decades ahead. Achieving our vision requires that we continuously challenge ourselves to become Faster, Stronger and Better.
For more information, please visit www.pepsico.com
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Legal Intern / Clerk position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in Chatswood West offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.
