Title: Senior Litigation Defense Attorney Location: St. Louis, Missouri Job Description: Our continued success is built on a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect. We are committed to fostering an environment where attorneys are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally. Our firm is dedicated to attracting and retaining talented professionals who value collaboration, exceptional client service, innovation, and a strong team culture. We are seeking a motivated Senior Litigation Defense Attorney who is looking for a long-term opportunity to grow professionally, take on meaningful work, and be supported in a dynamic and collegial environment within our St. Louis office. This role offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement designed to support both professional success and work-life balance. Position Overview What You’ll Do - Independently manage a diverse litigation caseload from inception through trial; - Represent clients in a broad range of general liability and contractual matters; - Partner closely with attorneys and colleagues on complex legal projects and case strategy; - Handle state and federal court appearances, hearings, and depositions; - Draft legal analyses, motions, opinions, and detailed client status reports. Qualifications - Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; - Active admission to practice in Missouri and Illinois; - 10+ years of litigation experience; - Experience in one or more of the following preferred areas: general liability, toxic torts, professional liability, medical malpractice, products liability, and transportation - Strong experience with motion practice, oral arguments, and taking and defending depositions; - Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills; - Legal project management experience is a plus; - Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Why Join Wilson Elser? - Meaningful Work: Handle sophisticated matters alongside experienced attorneys and partners - Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive team environment that values mentorship and professional development - Advancement: Gain opportunities for long-term growth within a nationally recognized firm - Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a flexible hybrid work arrangement that supports work-life balance - Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive compensation, generous PTO, 401(k) match, and robust medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage - Additional Perks: Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at talentacquisition@wilsonelser.com. Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. It is the Firm's policy that employment will be based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Further, employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicants race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, past or present service in the uniformed services or application or obligation to serve in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Title: Counsel - Global Patents and Innovation Location: Warrendale, PA Job Description: Job Description Here at Kraft Heinz... We grow our people to grow our business, because we believe that great people make great companies. When you join our table, you can expect access to an array of holistic wellness benefits* and perks, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 7% 401(k) matching, Business Resource Groups (BRGs) to help foster diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all employees, an industry-leading total rewards package that emphasizes a high discretionary bonus. - *Benefits begin immediately upon hire for salaried employees. Counsel - Global Patents and Innovation at a glance... 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, IL - R&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. Recipe for Success - apply now if this sounds like you! - I bring 3+ years of patent experience (in-house experience preferred). - I achieved a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials and specialized patent experience. - I am registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). - I obtained a science or technology background in chemistry, biology, engineering, or a related field. - I have experience preparing and prosecuting chemical and packaging‑related patent applications. - I advise R&D on patent prosecution strategy, risks, and portfolio development. - I negotiate R&D agreements and advising on their appropriate use. - My expertise includes conducting freedom‑to‑operate analyses and assessing third‑party patent risk. Get a peek into life here at Kraft Heinz through our Instagram and TikTok channels! Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values. New Hire Base Salary Range: $141,500.00 - $176,900.00 Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents. The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families. You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example: - Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments - Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training - Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs - Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability Location(s) Chicago/Aon Center, Glenview R&D Center, Heinz Innovation Center, Pittsburgh/PPG Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.

• Partner closely with the Global Lead (based in Washington D.C.) to drive operational excellence across our legal entity governance program • Lead tool onboarding and data migration • Serve as internal admin for the governance platform • Ensure data integrity, supports budgeting and continuous improvement (Lean) initiatives • Deliver efficient, scalable processes for our global legal, tax, treasury and finance stakeholders • Support annual budgeting process for the legal entity governance function • Monitor ongoing expenditures and budget performance; report variances and propose corrective actions • Maintain and manage vendor relations, tool licenses and cost allocations related to governance operations • Act as operational liaison to global teams (legal, tax, treasury, controllership, technology) • Provide training, communications and tool-user onboarding for internal customers and business-users globally • Support governance lead in preparing senior-executive level materials, status updates, and change-management communications

• Review, draft, and negotiate NDAs and ancillary transaction documents across private equity, M&A, and financing transactions. • Apply client-specific playbooks and structured frameworks to ensure alignment with agreed client positions. • Identify deviations from playbook positions and implement appropriate fallback language in line with client guidance. • Review the work of junior team members and assist with their professional development and ongoing training. • Manage your own workflow and document queue, prioritising effectively to meet defined turnaround times and service levels. • Support live deal execution across multiple concurrent transactions in fast-paced environment. • Collaborate closely with colleagues across our global legal team to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery. • Work directly with internal stakeholders to maintain operational efficiency and service excellence. • Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes and delivery of workflows.