Associate General Counsel - US BU Counsel

Serve as primary legal advisor to assigned U.S. Business Units, providing day-to-day guidance that supports business priorities and mitigates legal, regulatory, reputational, and operational risk. Analyze and negotiate complex commercial transactions, including sales, supply, customer, retailer, marketing, advertising, promotions, social media, influencer, and partnership agreements. Advise on advertising, marketing communications, product claims, packaging, and claims substantiation to ensure materials are truthful, accurate, and compliant with applicable federal and state regulations. Partner with Legal, Regulatory, Government Affairs, Communications, Supply Chain, Procurement, IS, and other functions to deliver clear, consistent, business-oriented guidance. Support product commercialization activities by partnering with Regulatory to ensure compliance with laws governing production, labeling, and distribution of food. Manage outside counsel, as needed, to ensure practical, business-focused, and cost-effective legal support. Lead or support matters involving competitor claims, NAD or other self-regulatory proceedings, and related commercial claims issues. Develop and deliver training and capability-building tools on relevant legal topics for business stakeholders. Monitor emerging legal, regulatory, and industry issues and seek outside perspectives to inform business guidance. Travel occasionally, primarily within North America, to support Kraft Heinz locations, clients, and facilities.