Legal Counsel (1 Year Contract)

Job 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!

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range:

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

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. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical – Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments

• Social – Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training

• Emotional – Employee Family Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs

• Financial -Savings/Pension, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability, Discounted Perks

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.