The Role
The Head of Legal Benelux will provide legal support and strategy for Kraft Heinz, ensuring compliance and proactive legal guidance on various business matters across the Benelux region.
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Job Description
Head of Legal Benelux
About the Position
We have an excellent leadership opportunity for an experienced business lawyer to make the d ifference at Kraft Heinz. The position is based at the company's Europe & Pacific Developed Markets ( EPDM ) HQ , in Amsterdam . You will be a member of th e EPDM Legal L eadership team reporting into Annie Jelavic , General Counsel - EPDM . You will also be part of the Benelux (BNL) leadership team led by Managing Director , Steven Debrabandere who - together with other senior members of the B NL Leadership team - will be you r main business partner .
Some travel to other Kraft Heinz sites in Europe may be required .
Main Responsibilities
Qualifications
Hard Skills
I n terms of the performance and personal competencies required for the position, we would highlight the following:
Business Acumen :
Executing for Results
Leading Teams
Building Relationships and Using Influence
Professional Attributes
What we offer you
Location(s)
Amsterdam
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
Head of Legal Benelux
About the Position
We have an excellent leadership opportunity for an experienced business lawyer to make the d ifference at Kraft Heinz. The position is based at the company's Europe & Pacific Developed Markets ( EPDM ) HQ , in Amsterdam . You will be a member of th e EPDM Legal L eadership team reporting into Annie Jelavic , General Counsel - EPDM . You will also be part of the Benelux (BNL) leadership team led by Managing Director , Steven Debrabandere who - together with other senior members of the B NL Leadership team - will be you r main business partner .
Some travel to other Kraft Heinz sites in Europe may be required .
Main Responsibilities
- Guide the business on decisions considering the regulatory landscape in BNL and the short and long - term impact to the company ;
- Protect the company, our people and our (IP) assets through excellence in litigation, brand protection and compliance ;
- Be the strategic business partner of the Benelux teams providing proactive , pragmatic, innovative and high quality legal support in relation to: c ontracts & g eneral commercial law, IP, c ompetition law, d ata protection, m edia / advertising and c ompliance.
- Tak e an active part in decision-making related to legal and commercial matters to ensure that the strategy is fit for the business' needs;
- Lead complex projects from legal perspective while protecting our brands and IP assets through strong partnership with Regulatory, IP, M arketing and E xternal C ommunications teams;
- Draft, review and support the negotiating of a broad variety of contracts balancing risk and reward;
- Contribut e to internal knowledge development by creating and maintaining templates, trainings , toolkits and standard methodologies;
- Collaborat e closely with and managing ( i ) outside counsel(s) and (ii) when needed public authorities;
- Work closely with peers in the EPDM Legal L eadership team and the EPDM General Counsel on wider European issues ;
- Handle (potential) claims, disputes and litigation.
Qualifications
Hard Skills
- Qualifi ed lawyer with a minimum of 6 + years' experience i deally within leading consumer goods companies;
- Excellent legal training in a leading law firm and/ or in-house ;
- Strong commercial , consumer and marketing law knowledge and experience ;
- Excellent judgment with the capacity to make decisions and give advice that reflects an understanding of overall business objectives and the risks/rewards of each situation ;
- Learning agility and strong organizational skill s;
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently ; and
- Ability to build relationships and influence across all levels within the organization .
I n terms of the performance and personal competencies required for the position, we would highlight the following:
Business Acumen :
- Grasp key drivers of the business and industry and quickly become immersed in the most important business and legal issues facing the Kraft Heinz ;
- U nderstand the Kraft Heinz 's business, policies, people, goals and risks ;
- Speak fluently in lay terms to a range of audiences about the business and legal priorities and challenges of the Kraft Heinz ;
- Setting Strategy and s erve as an outstanding legal strategist in terms of planning and executing the plan;
- Anticipate future business and legal opportunities and challenges and develop strategies to address them ;
- Proactively identify risks to the Kraft Heinz and propose risk mitigation strategies .
Executing for Results
- Creatively solve problems and offer solutions ;
- Demonstrate a strong work ethic with ability to handle a fast - paced vigorous schedule ;
- Manage a budget ;
- Drive positive change within the Legal department and Kraft Heinz as a whole ;
- T ake initiative and operate with a sense of urgency, decisiveness and responsiveness ;
- Make nuanced recommendations and business decisions based on facts and the culture of the Kraft Heinz ;
- Marshall the appropriate level and mix of legal resources as required by circumstances ;
- Work through ambiguity, both internally and externally, utilizing strong communication and problem solving ; skills ;
- Effectively negotiate and work collaboratively with Kraft Heinz stakeholders internally and externally .
Leading Teams
- Continually raise the quality of both content and delivery of legal services in order to protect and promote the business ;
- Lead through example and strive for excellence in all we do;
- Lead the recruitment, development, and retention of legal talent to support the needs of the organization ;
- Drive the appropriate level of external benchmarking of best practices through the legal function .
Building Relationships and Using Influence
- Demonstrate a positive, professional, and collaborative demeanor and strong business acumen in order to gain the confidence, trust and reliance of colleagues around the world ;
- Maintain established relationships with external legal resources that would be characterized by credibility, respect, trust ;
- Develop and maintain a strong network of relationships inside and outside the organization to support the objectives of the Legal department and the business ;
- Communicate in an articulate, appropriately-accessible , and persuasive manner, both in oral and written form ;
- Demonstrate excellent written, verbal and listening skills .
Professional Attributes
- Ability to Simplify
- We like to keep it simple. And to execute fast . Your ability to simplify will be highly appreciated , when you provide simple solutions when dealing with complex challenges.
- Analytical
- We're a very data driven Kraft Heinz . You know how to translate complex data into a simple solution with your analytical mindset.
- Project management skills
- You're organized, structured and always have an overview of all the deliverables. You know how to bring multiple projects to a successful ending within the given timeframe .
- Networking skills
- You're able to be interesting and interested in business conversations, motivating people to want to be in your network. The stronger the network you have, the more easily you can get things done. You are constantly exp a nding your network.
- Team player
- Achieving results is nice, but achieving results with the team is simply the best. You're a team player, which means you're sometimes a leader, sometimes a follower but always working towards the same common goal together with your teammates .
What we offer you
- An ambitious employer; we only want the best for you;
- A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market ) ;
Location(s)
Amsterdam
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
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The Company
What We Do
Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage.
With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every table we touch.
We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.
Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet.
We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.
Why Work With Us
We believe that great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.
Operating in over 20 global markets, across 9 functions, no matter your career goals, we have a seat at the table for you.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
We also believe providing a more flexible and agile model is essential in today’s workplace. A majority of our office-based employees will be able to work remotely for up to two days each week.
Typical time on-site:
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