Legal Counsel Canada
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*** Legal Counsel FixedTerm 1 Year) Contract ***
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 DCPP VRSP and TFSA Business Resource Groups (BRGs) to help foster diversity inclusion and belonging for all employees and an industryleading total rewards package that emphasizes a high discretionary bonus.
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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.
Whats 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 a recognized Canadian law degree and university education with high standing. I am a lawyer in good standing with 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 demonstratea 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 focuseddriven 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:
$120100.00 $150100.00Bonus: This position is eligible for a performancebased 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 candidates geographic region jobrelated knowledge skills and experience among other factors
Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare protection and savingfor the future we offer plans tailored to meet you and your familys needs. Coveragefor 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 aphysical social emotional and financial wellbeing lifestyle for our employees and their families.
Youll 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/PensionLife Accidental Death & Dismemberment Disability Discounted Perks
Location(s)
Toronto Queens Quay HeadquartersKraft 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 for assistance.
Employment Type
Full-Time
