Counsel - Litigation

Kraft Heinz

Chicago, IL, United States
Base: $141,500.00 - $176,900.00; bonus: performanc...
On-site
Manage outside counsel
E-discovery management
Litigation strategy
The Counsel – Litigation will serve as an integral member of Kraft Heinz’s U.S.-based Litigation team, responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of litigation matters

Job Summary

  • The Counsel – Litigation will serve as an integral member of Kraft Heinz’s U.S.-based Litigation team, responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of litigation matters.
  • Key responsibilities include advising the business on litigation and dispute-resolution strategy, managing outside counsel, and overseeing discovery from start to finish.
  • The role offers hands-on management of commercial disputes, marketing class actions, personal injury suits, insurance coverage litigation, and close contact with business functions on pre-litigation supplier claims and internal investigations.

Matching Summary

The Counsel – Litigation will serve as an integral member of Kraft Heinz’s U.S.-based Litigation team, responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of litigation matters.

Salary

Base: $141,500.00 - $176,900.00; Bonus: performance-based; Benefits: comprehensive package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • manage outside counsel
  • e-discovery management
  • litigation strategy
  • risk counseling
  • internal investigations

Nice-to-have

  • present on opportunities
  • build trust-based relationships
  • creative legal solutions
  • my business mindset

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school
  • 3+ years commercial litigation experience
  • Member of the Illinois State Bar
  • Substantial e-discovery experience

Work Rights

Member of the Illinois State Bar or qualified to obtain Admission on Motion or Limited Admission of House Counsel

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