Legal Counsel UKI

Kraft Heinz Company; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Legal Counsel, where you will provide vital legal support to the UKI and Nordics teams. This role offers the chance to work on diverse legal matters, including commercial contracts, IP law, and regulatory compliance. You will be a key business partner, helping to navigate legal challenges while aligning with business objectives. With a commitment to career development and a collaborative culture, this position is ideal for a motivated lawyer looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Private Medical Cover

Digital GP

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Gym Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Calm App Subscription

Three Volunteering Days Annually

Family-Friendly Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Qualifications

• UK qualified lawyer with 4+ years of commercial law experience.
• Experience in IP, Consumer, and Regulatory law is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on commercial contracts and compliance.
• Support the UKI and Nordics business with legal issues.

Skills

Commercial Law

IP Law

Competition Law

Data Protection

Consumer Law

Regulatory Compliance

Contract Drafting

Analytical Skills

Education

Law Degree

Legal Training in Leading Law Firm

Job description

Job Description

We have an excellent opportunity for a mid-level qualified lawyer to make a real difference at Kraft Heinz. The position of Legal Counsel, UKI and Nordics reports directly to the General Counsel, Northern Europe.

The role involves providing commercial and pragmatic legal advice to the Kraft Heinz UKI factories and Marketing teams, along with ongoing support to the Kraft Heinz Nordics business.

The role is part of the wider Europe & Pacific Developed Markets (EPDM) Zone Legal Team and may support on EPDM Zone projects from time to time.

What you’ll do

The Legal Counsel, UKI will be a key business partner in the Kraft Heinz UKI Business Unit, covering areas such as:

• General commercial contracts
• IP & brand portfolio law
• Competition law
• Company law
• Data protection
• Consumer, media, and advertising
• Regulatory/Compliance
• Corporate Housekeeping/Company secretarial support

What you’ll need

• UK qualified with at least 4+ years’ post-qualification experience as a commercial lawyer (experience in Contract drafting, IP, Consumer and Regulatory law, Advertising, Claims development & ASA disputes is desirable)
• Legal education and training in a leading law firm and/or company
• FMCG experience, particularly in Food and Drinks sector, is desirable
• Strong legal judgment with the ability to make decisions and advise considering business objectives and risks/rewards
• Research and drafting skills with the ability to communicate effectively with non-legal audiences

Professional Attributes

• Ability to Simplify: We prefer simple solutions to complex challenges and executing quickly.
• Analytical: We value data-driven decision-making and translating complex information into simple solutions.
• Project management skills: Organized, structured, with the ability to deliver multiple projects on time.
• Networking skills: Interested in business conversations, motivating others, and building strong networks to facilitate work.
• Great teammate: Collaborative, adaptable, and goal-oriented team player.

What we offer you

• Ambitious employer with recognized career development pathways
• Meritocratic, pay-for-performance culture
• Collaborative office culture with regular social events
• Inclusive environment supported by Business Resource Groups
• Flexible, hybrid working including options to work abroad
• Family-friendly benefits, including parental leave and nursery schemes

Wellbeing

• Private medical cover & Digital GP
• Life Assurance & Income Protection
• Gym discounts & cycle to work scheme
• Calm App subscription
• Sports teams & clubs
• Three volunteering days annually

Location(s)

London - The Shard

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups including ethnic minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities.