Kraft Heinz Company

Position Summary The Legal Counsel will provide strategic legal and business advice on matters critical to the company. This role involves close collaboration with business teams, focusing on corporate law, labor and employment, marketing, and advertising. Additionally, the position serves as a liaison between the Legal Department and other teams, fostering education and pragmatic legal solutions. Key Responsibilities Offer legal guidance on corporate matters, including contracts, marketing law, and employment issues, with emphasis on supporting HR and operational teams. Draft, negotiate, and review diverse commercial agreements (e.g., vendor contracts, sponsorships, confidentiality agreements, and promotional materials). Advise on business practices related to product development, advertising compliance, intellectual property, privacy, and other regulatory frameworks. Develop and oversee processes for contest rules and promotional program reviews to ensure legal compliance and consistency. Manage corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory filings for Canadian entities, ensuring timely submissions and maintenance of official records. Qualifications and Experience Canadian law degree with strong academic credentials. Licensed and in good standing with a provincial law society (Ontario preferred). Post-call experience in a legal or corporate setting, with a focus on corporate and commercial law (experience in consumer goods is an asset). Proficiency in French is advantageous. Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian legal and regulatory environments and expertise in drafting and analyzing commercial agreements. Service-oriented mindset with the ability to address business needs effectively and efficiently. Additional Details Comprehensive responsibilities and specifics will be shared during the interview process. The position is located at the company headquarters in Toronto. Kraft Heinz promotes diversity and inclusivity, offering reasonable accommodations for individuals requiring assistance during the application process. Join the team and be part of a dynamic and collaborative legal department!

ob Description Legal Counsel at a glance Provide timely legal and business advice on a wide range of issues on matters critical to the company. Work closely with business personnel, with a focus on general corporate work as well as labor and employment, marketing, and advertising matters. Act as ambassador for the Legal Department with other groups and bring leadership through provision of legal education and pragmatic counsel. What's on the menu? Provide general corporate advice (contracts, marketing law, etc.) as well as labor and employment legal advice and support to the People and Performance team, including the manufacturing plant personnel. Draft, review and advise a wide range of commercial agreements including contracts for procurement, logistics, equipment supply, confidentiality protection, advertising agencies, talent, sponsorships, and promotional activities. Provide legal advice and business counsel in connection with a wide range of business activities, such as product innovation, food law, advertising, consumer issues, media placements, privacy law, policy compliance, corporate communications, special situations, education and training, trademarks and copyrights, strategy, and general business issues that arise in connection with the matters highlighted above. Create, implement, and manage processes to timely review and revise contest and promotion rules, including integrated creative and advertising copy, using identified legal standards, to ensure consistency of approach while achieving legal compliance of Kraft Heinz promotional programs. Take responsibility for complex and corporate scale promotions. Manage department document management, corporate governance and compliance functions through good file and database management. Maintain corporate status by preparing and filing relevant annual documents for Kraft Heinz Canada ULC and all related Canadian entities, while maintaining corporate minute books for Kraft Heinz Canada ULC and all related Canadian entities. Prepare, file and maintain all provincial business name registrations as required. Draft various director and shareholder resolutions, prepare and file lobbyist registration renewals, and other regulatory matters as needed. Recipe for Success Apply now if this sounds like you! I have recognized Canadian law degree and university education with high standing. I am Lawyer in good standing with a provincial law society, Ontario preferred I have post call experience as a lawyer in a legal environment with significant practical business knowledge I have significant corporate and commercial legal experience ideally with experience in a CPG environment. I am fluent in French I am demonstrating a depth of knowledge of applicable Canadian laws and regulations, with significant experience in drafting, negotiating and analyzing a variety of commercial agreements. I am service focus—driven to meet business needs in a timely manner. Please note This job posting is just a preview of the full scope of the position. A comprehensive job description is shared upon interview. We hope to find you a seat at our table! Location(s) Toronto - Queen's Quay - Headquarters Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.     Qualifications 6 of 10 skills match your profile - you may be a good fit Skills associated with the job post Identified by LinkedIn Competition Law · Contract Law · European Law · Legal Advice · Legal Compliance · Legal Writing · Business Knowledge · Data Privacy · Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) · Negotiation   Add skills you have to your profile to stand out to the employer. Add skills   Job search faster with Premium Access company insights like strategic priorities, headcount trends, and more Zaheeda and millions of other members use Premium Try Premium for CA$0 1-month free trial. We’ll send you a reminder 7 days before your trial ends. About the company Kraft Heinz 1,546,128 followers Food and Beverage Services 10,001+ employees 25,097 on LinkedIn The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We’re a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. While Kraft Heinz is co-headquartered in Chicago and Pittsburgh, our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands. We spark joy around mealtime with our iconic brands, including Kraft, Oscar Mayer, Heinz, Philadelphia, Lunchables, Velveeta, Maxwell House, Capri Sun, Ore-Ida, Kool-Aid, Jell-O, Primal Kitchen, and Classico, among others. No matter the brand, we’re united under one vision: To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 37,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we’re transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion – and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen – there’s only one thing to do: join our table and let’s make life delicious! …