Director & Senior Counsel, Governance & Sustainability

Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter.
The Senior Counsel, Governance & Sustainability will report to the VP & Chief Counsel, Governance, Sustainability and Assistant Corporate Secretary. The Senior Counsel has primary responsibilities for managing and supporting all aspects of the Mondelēz global corporate governance operations, as well supporting sustainability legal matters.
Specific responsibilities of the Senior Counsel include, but are not limited to:

• Support Corporate Governance and Corporate Documentation and Drive Related Projects:
  
  • 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.
  • Partner with the Board of Directors and business leaders across the Company to design and facilitate effective meetings for the Board and its committees, which includes 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.
  • Drive efficiencies in Mondelez's global subsidiary management, equity management, and governance processes and provide counsel to Mondelez's subsidiaries, regions, and business units on corporate governance and Board reporting matters.
  • Provide additional support on other matters and assume other responsibilities, as assigned.

• Advise on Sustainability Legal Matters:
  
  • Identify, evaluate and address issues of legal risk and compliance in a rapidly evolving sustainability landscape.
  • Provide enabling legal counsel on sustainability-related goals, initiatives, policies and communications, including annual reports and other materials, to identify and mitigate potential risks.
  • Assess and advise on sustainability-related regulatory developments in jurisdictions both inside and outside the United States and partner with local legal and business teams to provide guidance at a global level.

Qualifications & Skills

• 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 U.S. Corporate Governance law as well as experience practicing in ESG.
• 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.

The base salary range for this position is $141,000 to $246,750; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results and eligibility to participate in our long-term incentive program.
In addition, Mondelez International offers the following benefits: health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, paid holidays and vacation time. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, weproduce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands-including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products -are close at hand for our consumers across the country.
Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.
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