Senior Counsel, Litigation US

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

*** No Relocation Available***

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter.

As Senior Counsel Litigation, for the US Mondelez International team, you will report to the Chief Counsel, Litigation US. You will drive Mondelez's US litigation portfolio, providing strategic legal guidance on complex commercial disputes, regulatory investigations and risk mitigation. Using your sound judgement, strong advocacy, and the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external counsel to protect the company's interests. This role partners closely with business leaders and external counsel to protect the company’s interests while driving efficient, business-focused outcomes aligned with Mondelez’s values and growth objectives.

How you will contribute:

What you will bring:

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career with experience and knowledge in:

• Lead and manage a broad docket of complex litigation matters, including potential MDLs, mass torts, governmental investigations and lawsuits, contractual disputes, and class actions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for outside counsel, overseeing case strategy, budgets, and day-to-day case management.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies that align with company goals and risk tolerance.
• Present updates and training to non-lawyers in clear and compelling manner.
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams—including Finance, Corporate and Government Affairs, Commercial and Sales teams -- to gather facts, assess exposure, develop strategy, and develop coordinated responses.
• Oversee discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Provide clear, actionable risk assessments and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Work with litigation team to develop metrics on success, spend, risk mitigation, and exposure. 
• Support internal investigations and regulatory inquiries as needed.
• Provide ongoing legal advice to businesses regarding litigation risk.

More about this role

What you need to know about this position:

What extra ingredients you will bring:

Qualifications:

• Experience reviewing and providing legal advice regarding marketing materials, sales presentations, and commercial contracts.
• Extensive experience managing MDLs, governmental investigations, commercial disputes, mass torts, and consumer class actions.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple complex matters simultaneously.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.

• Business-minded with a pragmatic approach to risk and problem-solving.
• Proven ability to build productive relationships across teams and functions.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully navigate, strong organizational skills, and ability to work with others and manage multiple time-sensitive matters in a demanding, fast-paced, and highly matrixed environment.
• Flexibility to take on new challenges as they arise that may be outside area of expertise. 

Education / Certifications': from an accredited law school and an active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction with the ability to acquire a New Jersey In-House Counsel license if applicable. 

Job specific requirements:

Minimum of 10 years of litigation experience, with time spent both in-house and at a leading national law firm/government.

Location: East Hanover, NJ. (Hybrid - 2.5 Days Per Week (50%) in Office, required.)

Travel requirements:

Work schedule: (Core Working Hours)

Salary and Benefits:

The base salary range for this position is $142,700 to $235,455; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education and location. 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.

<