Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Legal Counsel to join our Africa & Trading Markets Cluster (A&T) team at The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC). As a key member of our legal team, you will report to the Head of Legal – Africa & Trading Markets and play a vital role in shaping and implementing our legal strategy across the region.

Key Responsibilities:

Contract Management

Support on contract drafting, negotiation and review across a range of products, goods and services including inbound procurement and outbound supply services. Support the implementation of an effective distribution contract portfolio management. Provide a range of standard templates, processes, tools and trackers to standardize processes within the A&T business and improve existing legal processes as required to enhance the transparency and turnover timelines.

Marketing and IP

Advise and support on advertising and marketing law matters, including competitive product claims, packaging materials, media copy and advertising materials clearance for KHC’s range of products. Review marketing materials content, data, claims, etc. (including artwork, POSM, TVC, digital, comms, etc.) and work closely with the Marketing and Regulatory departments to ensure a timely and risk-managed approach. Review marketing campaigns, sales initiatives, sponsorship, promotional strategies, and permissions – where required. Provide local legal support to the Global Brand Protection Team. Assist in IP Enforcement and Anti-counterfeit matters.

Company Secretarial

Support company secretarial matters and meetings (OGSMs, EGMs, Board of Directors’ meetings). Ensure corporate secretarial compliance in the cluster, and mainly where KHC has a local presence Support company secretarial liaison with global company secretary function. Manage corporate certifications and registrations (e.g. licenses, permits, registrations, etc.) Support in maintaining up-to-date records and publishing updates in timely manner across company systems (e.g. Diligent, Simple Legal, etc.)

Compliance

Assist (where applicable) in any internal compliance audits. Advise and support data privacy-related compliance matters. Support the legal trainings yearly agenda.

Dispute resolution

Advise and assist in any pre-litigation disputes and provide legal support in the resolutions of claims. Manage timely and accurate litigation reporting.

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Law. 5-8 years post qualification experience. Fluent in Arabic and English. Comfortable with change and able to adjust quickly to new situations or challenges. Strong analytical skills and a solution-oriented mindset. Awareness and appreciation of cultural differences, enabling effective collaboration with colleagues, partners, and clients from diverse backgrounds. Research abilities and effective planning.

Location(s)

El Tagamoa El Khames Commercial Office

 

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.