Director & Senior Counsel, Mondelēz International

Sustainability and Governance

$142.7-235.5k

+Bonus program

Senior and Expert level

Chicago

Multinational confectionery, food & beverages

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Multinational confectionery, food & beverages

1001+ employees

B2CRetailFoodManufacturing

Be an early applicant

$142.7-235.5k

+Bonus program

Senior and Expert level

Chicago

1001+ employees

B2CRetailFoodManufacturing

Company mission

To empower people to snack right.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Juris Doctor with strong academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school
Licensed to practice law in Illinois or eligible for admission upon hire
5 years + practicing in ESG and/or U.S. Corporate Governance law
Prior major law firm experience or relevant in-house legal experience is preferred
Board advisory experience, combined with a strong grasp of corporate governance
Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, with ability to quickly assess and advise on risk
Strong communication skills and ability to interact with all organizational levels, including senior management
Excellent organizational, project management, and technological skills to maintain complex records and systems
Highest level of integrity and trust
Resourcefulness, including relevant new technologies and systems

What the job involves

The Senior Counsel, Sustainability & Governance will report to the VP & Chief Counsel, Governance, Sustainability and Assistant Corporate Secretary
The Senior Counsel has primary responsibilities for supporting sustainability legal matters, as well as aspects of the Mondelēz global corporate governance operations
Identify, evaluate and address issues of legal risk and compliance in a rapidly evolving sustainability landscape, including advising on sustainability-related claims, third-party partnerships and sustainability investments
Provide enabling legal counsel on sustainability-related goals, initiatives, programs and policies, as well as preparation and review of materials for the Mondelēz Board and relevant Committee presentations
Advise on sustainability-related external and internal communications, including corporate disclosures and external statements, to help ensure accuracy, consistency and alignment with applicable legal and regulatory standards while managing potential risks
Assess and advise on sustainability-related regulatory developments, including sustainability-related reporting and disclosures, in jurisdictions both inside and outside the United States, and partner with local legal and business teams to provide guidance at a global level to manage potential risks and enable compliance
Help enable the enterprise to advance its sustainability strategy in a thoughtful and purposeful way, advising on global goals, plans, positions and policies, including the development and review of related corporate policies, guidelines and trainings
Assist, in close coordination with the Corporate Secretary and Assistant Corporate Secretary, on board and committee related matters, annual meeting of shareholders, shareholder engagement and corporate governance developments, including drafting agendas, preparing and reviewing board mailing materials, resolutions, minutes, and other meeting materials to ensure compliance with corporate law
Manage board and committee meeting logistics and facilitate board communications
Facilitate the orientation of new Directors and assist in Director training and development
Identify, evaluate, and address issues of legal risk in corporate governance context and maintain key corporate documents and records
Provide additional support on other matters and assume other responsibilities, as assigned

Our take

Mondelēz International is one of the biggest names in global snacking, with a presence in over 150 countries. The company is behind some of the world's most loved treats, such as Oreos, Cadbury Dairy Milk, Toblerone and Sour Patch Kids.

It's all about creating delicious products that millions of people enjoy every day, and the company combines iconic brands with deep consumer insights to stay ahead of changing tastes. Because of this, its work doesn't just stop at snacks; it invests in innovation, research, and sustainability to keep improving and growing.

In 2025, the company opened a Consumer Research Centre in Bournville, complete with high-tech kitchens and over 50 expert chocolate tasters. At the same time, it's also beginning to phase out synthetic food dyes across its candies, responding to consumer demand for more natural ingredients. It's a smart step in the right direction and one that shows Mondelēz isn't just keeping up, but shaping the future of snacking.