Senior Counsel Mergers & Acquisitions

Senior Counsel Mergers & Acquisitions will serve an important role within the Kraft Heinz Legal Departments transactional group. Responsibilities will include managing or supporting various aspects of complex corporate transactions such as mergers acquisitions divestitures joint ventures and equity investments; coordinating and driving the due diligence process for transactional matters in collaboration with other functional areas; preparing and/or reviewing preliminary transaction agreements including confidentiality agreements and investment banker engagement letters as well as principal transaction documents such as purchase agreements merger agreements and joint venture agreements in addition to ancillary agreements such as transition services agreements; and advising stakeholders on a variety of M&A-related issues as they arise during the lifecycle of a transaction including during the integration or separation planning process as applicable. The position may also involve the development of M&A templates tools playbooks and best practices together with other members of the M&A Legal team. Position will involve exposure to both domestic and global M&A transactions as well as to a broad range of substantive areas within a fast-paced CPG company.

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This is a role for someone who craves a global challenge balanced by the desire to be accountable for delivering results in the largest Region for Kraft Heinz. It will be both a strategic and a tactical position best suited for those who are learning agile and able to work effectively in teams.

Key Components of the Role:

• Drafting and/or reviewing deal documents for all phases of M&A transactions from confidentiality agreements to asset and stock purchase agreements to disclosure schedules and transition services agreements.
• Serving as legal advisor on a variety of M&A matters and helping stakeholders to progress all workstreams including without limitation due diligence structure analysis regulatory review and labor & employment.
• Collaborating cross-functionally (e.g. with Accounting Tax Treasury Risk Management Supply Chain) and within the Legal Department to achieve desired results on tight timelines and with imperfect information.
• Identifying risks and developing risk-mitigation strategies in partnership with the M&A team and other Legal team members.
• Engaging with stakeholders across the globe to drive business-oriented solutions to complex issues arising in context of M&A initiatives.
• Advising on commercial contracting issues triggered in connection with M&A transactions.
• Coordinating engagement and oversight of outside counsel as necessary.
• Updating current contract templates and developing new templates to improve the efficiency of the M&A process.
• Bringing a positive collaborative approach to all tasks undertaken with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Willingness to support other commercial areas on an as-needed basis.

Qualifications / Recipe for Success:

• JD Degree from an accredited law school and top academic credentials required.
• 7 years of M&A experience handling a variety of transaction types in roles of increasing responsibility.
• Prior law firm and/or in-house experience required.
• Excellent management skills and business judgment with a capacity to make decisions and give advice which demonstrates an understanding of overall business objectives and the risks/rewards of each situation.
• Strong organizational skills flexibility and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment that requires management of competing priorities and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proactive personality and commitment to understanding the industry and the companys business.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a non-legal audience both verbally and in writing.
• Experience leveraging AI and other technology to drive M&A process efficiency and cost effectiveness without compromising quality is a plus.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally when necessary.

Location(s): Chicago IL or Glenview IL

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 candidates 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 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 well-being 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 Assistance Program Wellbeing Programs Family Support Programs

• Financial 401kLife Accidental Death & Dismemberment Disability

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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 for assistance.