Associate General Counsel - US BU Counsel
About The Position
Kraft Heinz is seeking a highly competent, detail-oriented, and proactive leader and team player to serve as Associate General Counsel – US BU Counsel. This newly created role will provide primary legal support for two U.S. Business Units, serving as a trusted business partner to BU leadership and teams while enabling business objectives through timely, effective, practical, and creative legal advice. Reporting to the VP, Legal – US Commercial, Food Law & Regulatory, this role will partner closely with subject-matter experts across Legal, Regulatory, Government Affairs, and Communications. The Associate General Counsel will advise on a broad range of matters, including innovation, product claims, consumer and customer insights, marketing, advertising, partnerships, category management, sales, pricing, operations, manufacturing, and supply chain-related activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent credential from an accredited law school required.
- Member of a state bar in good standing required.
- Ability to obtain admission or appropriate corporate counsel license in the state of the candidate’s work location, as applicable.
- 10+ years of relevant legal experience, including law firm and in-house experience.
- Extensive experience counseling, drafting, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, including sales, supply, marketing, advertising, promotions, social media, retail, trade, and partnership agreements.
- Experience supporting marketing/advertising, corporate and retail sales, operations/supply chain, intellectual property, and/or regulatory matters.
- Experience with FDA, USDA, FTC, and antitrust regulations is critical.
- Experience negotiating commercial agreements with customers, retailers, suppliers, and marketing-related vendors or partners, including joint promotions, advertising, partnerships, and social media influencers.
- Experience in risk evaluation, management, mitigation, and remediation.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a food and/or consumer-packaged goods company is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary legal advisor to assigned U.S. Business Units, providing day-to-day legal guidance that supports business priorities and mitigates legal, regulatory, reputational, and operational risk.
- Analyze and negotiate complex commercial transactions, including sales, supply, customer, retailer, marketing, advertising, promotions, social media, influencer, and partnership agreements.
- Advise on advertising, marketing communications, product claims, packaging, and claims substantiation to ensure materials are truthful, accurate, and compliant with applicable federal and state regulations and voluntary standards.
- Partner with Legal, Regulatory, Government Affairs, Communications, Supply Chain, Procurement, IS, and other functions to deliver clear, consistent, business-oriented guidance.
- Support product commercialization activities by partnering with Regulatory to ensure compliance with laws and policies governing the production, labeling, and distribution of food.
- Develop and implement strategies that support legally compliant commercial relationships and proactive risk management.
- Manage outside counsel, as needed, to ensure practical, business-focused, and cost-effective legal support.
- Lead or support matters involving competitor claims, NAD or other self-regulatory proceedings, and related commercial claims issues.
- Develop and deliver training and capability-building tools on relevant legal topics for business stakeholders.
- Maintain an external focus by monitoring emerging legal, regulatory, and industry issues and seeking outside perspectives to inform business guidance.
- Travel occasionally, primarily within North America, to support Kraft Heinz locations, clients, and facilities.
Benefits
- Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs.
- Events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
- Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
- Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
- Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
- Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
