Counsel, NA Ventures

Mondelez International

Location
New Jersey-North
Type of employment
full-time
Description
<div id="jobDescriptionText" class="jobsearch-JobComponent-description css-16y4thd eu4oa1w0"><p></p> <div> <div> <p></p> <p><b> Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?</b></p> <p><b> Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter.</b></p> <p></p> <p>Mondelēz International is seeking a Counsel, NA Ventures (“Counsel”). The Counsel will report to the Senior Counsel, Give &amp; Go and NA Ventures. This role will provide legal counsel, guidance and support on a wide range of legal matters, which arise from the day-to-day operations of our NA Venture companies including Tate’s Bakeshop and Perfect Snacks. The Counsel will provide best-in-class legal services efficiently, timely and in a cost-effective manner by anticipating, addressing and creatively resolving legal issues to protect the best interests of our NA Venture companies.</p> <p></p> <p><b> Key Responsibilities</b></p> <ul> <li><p>Advising on a wide range of matters including advertising, marketing, competition law, consumer promotions, contract negotiation, contract disputes, litigation, manufacturing, labor and employment law, corporate governance, compliance, intellectual property law and data privacy.</p></li> <li><p>Contribute to achieving both corporate and business unit strategic goals as a proactive member of the legal team and as a functional partner with other business and specialist counsel.</p></li> <li><p>Partner with the NA Ventures Legal Lead to proactively set and execute legal strategies anticipating and addressing changes in laws, regulations and business environment to the advantage and benefit of NA Ventures.</p></li> <li><p>Develop and provide best practices training to internal stakeholders.</p></li> <li><p>Work with the Legal Operations Lead to select and retain competent, cost-effective outside counsel and experts. Develop strong working relationships with outside counsel, frame their performance goals, guide their work efforts and monitor their performance against budget.</p></li> </ul> <p></p> <p><b> Required Experience</b></p> <ul> <li><p>JD Degree from an accredited law school or equivalent international legal education.</p></li> <li><p>Must be eligible to practice law in the USA.</p></li> <li><p>Location in NY with a willingness to commute to NJ on a hybrid model, or NJ. Also, location in Chicago is allowed as well.</p></li> <li><p>5 years of legal experience at minimum in a Firm or Company.</p></li> <li><p>Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry experience preferred.</p></li> <li><p>Proactive business-savvy partner with excellent management skills and judgment with a capacity to make decisions and give advice, demonstrating an understanding of overall business objectives and the risks/rewards of each situation.</p></li> <li><p>Strong written and verbal communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a non-legal audience.</p></li> <li><p>Comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty; the ability to adapt nimbly and lead others through complex situations.</p></li> <li><p>Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail and accuracy.</p></li> <li><p>High degree of initiative, self‐direction, and ability to work independently and within a team.</p></li> </ul> <p></p> No Relocation support available <p></p> <p>Business Unit Summary</p> <p></p> <div> 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 <i>Oreo</i> and <i>Chips Ahoy!</i> cookies, <i>Ritz</i>, <i>Wheat Thins</i> and <i>Triscuit</i> crackers, and <i>Swedish Fish</i> and <i>Sour Patch</i><i>Kids</i> confectionery products —are close at hand for our consumers across the country. </div> <p></p> <p>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.</p> <p></p> <p>Job Type</p> <p></p> Regular <p></p> Legal Business Growth Partners and Services <p></p> Legal </div> </div> <p></p> <br> <div> <p>Job Details</p> <div> <div> <p><b> Title</b></p> <p>Counsel, NA Ventures</p> </div> <div> <p><b> Function</b></p> <p>Legal</p> </div> <div> <p><b> Date</b></p> <p>8/26/2024</p> </div> <div> <p><b> Job ID</b></p> <p>R-119112</p> </div> <div> <p><b> Work Schedule</b></p> <p>Full time</p> </div> <div> <p><b> Job Type</b></p> <p>Regular</p> </div> <div> <p><b> Location</b></p> <div> <div> <b> East Hanover, New Jersey, United States</b> </div> </div> </div> <div> <p><b> Additional Location(s)</b></p> <div> <div> <b> Global Headquarters – Chicago, USA</b> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p></p></div>
Posted
Updated
Practice Areas
Corporate, Intellectual Property
Specialties
Compliance/Regulatory
Experience
5+ years
Employer Type
In-House