Counsel - Litigation

KraftHeinz

Chicago, IL, United States
Base: $141,500.00 - $176,900.00; bonus/equity: per...
Hybrid
Commercial litigation experience
E-discovery management
Litigation docket management
The Counsel – Litigation will serve as an integral member of Kraft Heinz’s U.S.-based Litigation team managing a diverse portfolio of litigation matters including commercial disputes and personal injury suits

Job Summary

  • The Counsel – Litigation will serve as an integral member of Kraft Heinz’s U.S.-based Litigation team managing a diverse portfolio of litigation matters including commercial disputes and personal injury suits.
  • The role offers hands-on management of litigation, advising business units, managing outside counsel, and overseeing discovery from start to finish with limited travel required.
  • Kraft Heinz provides a meaningful and flexible spectrum of benefits and wellbeing programs supporting employees’ physical, social, emotional, and financial health.

Matching Summary

The Counsel – Litigation will serve as an integral member of Kraft Heinz’s U.S.-based Litigation team managing a diverse portfolio of litigation matters including commercial disputes and personal injury suits.

Salary

Base: $141,500.00 - $176,900.00; Bonus/Equity: Performance-based bonus eligible; Benefits: Healthcare, wellbeing programs, 401k, paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • commercial litigation experience
  • e-discovery management
  • litigation docket management
  • outside counsel management
  • legal risk counseling
  • discovery oversight
  • litigation strategy advising

Nice-to-have

  • strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • excellent oral and written communication skills
  • ability to build trust-based relationships
  • creative legal and business solutions
  • leadership with minimal supervision
  • presentation skills to influence outcomes
  • multi-tasking in fast-paced environment

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctor from accredited U.S. law school
  • 3+ years commercial litigation experience
  • Member of Illinois State Bar or qualified for admission
  • Substantial e-discovery experience
  • Ability to manage outside counsel effectively

Work Rights

Member or qualified for Illinois State Bar admission

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