In joining our Global Patents and Innovation Team, you will provide legal counsel to the R&D organization to ensure current and future innovations are appropriately protected. You will be expected to bring expertise in patent preparation and prosecution, freedom-to-operate analysis, intellectual property protection strategy, trade secrets, and R&D agreements. This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days onsite weekly out of 1 of 4 primary locations (See below):World HQ in downtown Chicago, ILR&D Center in Glenview, IL - Kraft Heinz Innovation Center - Warrendale, PA - Co-HQ in downtown Pittsburgh, PA - What's on the menu? Serve as the primary legal resource for designated business units and technology areas within R&D as part of our Global Patents and Innovation team. Advise R&D on intellectual property protection strategies, including patent preparation, prosecution decisions, portfolio development, and risk assessment. Drive strategic patent filing decisions aligned with innovation roadmaps and business priorities. Draft, review, and negotiate R&D-related agreements, including non-disclosure, material transfer, joint development, and license agreements. Advise on the appropriate structure and use of R&D agreements to protect IP ownership, exclusivity, and trade secrets. Conduct and advise on freedom-to-operate reviews for new technologies and products entering the market. Develop and deliver intellectual property–related training for R&D and other internal stakeholders. Manage and oversee outside counsel to ensure quality and cost-effective legal support. Support compliance with company policies related to signatory authority, ethics, and trade secret protection.