Associate General Counsel Food Law

Job Description

Here at Kraft Heinz, we grow our people to grow our business, because we believe that great people make great companies. When you join our table, you can expect access to an array of holistic wellness benefits* and perks, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 7% 401(k) matching, Business Resource Groups (BRGs) to help foster diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all employees, an industry-leading total rewards package that emphasizes a high discretionary bonus.

*Benefits begin immediately upon hire for salaried employees.

Associate General Counsel, Food Law at a glance

Kraft Heinz Company is seeking an attorney leader that is a highly competent, self-starter, detail-oriented and a team player with substantial experience in food safety, regulatory and compliance matters at a law firm or in-house at a food-related company. This position offers a unique opportunity to navigate cutting edge issues and projects in the food regulatory space.

What's on the menu?

• Provides leadership and strategic counseling on compliance with federal and state food law requirements, including requirements affecting food safety, food labeling and other marketing initiatives, food science, nutrition, packaging, and product liability.
• Develops creative and legally sound solutions for business initiatives that raise legal questions.
• Navigates an increasingly complex regulatory environment and counsels on new and emerging requirements, providing commercial solutions and options to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Advocates on the company’s behalf, as necessary, with applicable local, state, and federal regulatory and enforcement authorities, and industry trade associations, including through relationship development with external stakeholders and the preparation and submission of comments on relevant rulemakings.
• Well-versed with government enforcement practices and meaningful experience leading compliance counseling, training, and the recall process.
• Provides legal support for M&A activity, including assessing regulatory risk and providing regulatory compliance solutions and advice related to responsible integration or divestiture steps and procedures.

Recipe for success: Apply now if this sounds like you!

• I have a J.D. from an accredited law school.
• I have 15 years of legal experience with 10 years food law experience, preferably in a government agency, at a law firm, or as in-house counsel.
• I have expert knowledge of and experience interpreting and applying federal and state food law requirements (specialist knowledge), including in-depth knowledge of FDA and USDA/FSIS procedures.
• I have substantial labeling, marketing and claims experience.

Please note: This job posting is just a preview of the full scope of the position. A comprehensive job description is shared upon interview.

New Hire Base Salary Range: $184,800.00 - $231,000.00

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.

Long-Term Incentive (LTI): In addition to base salary and bonus, this role is eligible for additional compensation in the form of equity.

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.

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 Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs.
• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability.

Location(s) Chicago/Aon Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact .

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