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Mondelēz International · 3 hours ago

Director & Senior Counsel, Governance & Sustainability

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$141K/yr - $247K/yr

5+ years exp

Mondelēz International is a leading company in the snacking industry, seeking a Senior Counsel for Governance & Sustainability. The role involves managing corporate governance operations and providing legal counsel on sustainability matters, ensuring compliance and risk management across the organization.

Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturing

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Juris DoctorCorporate Governance LawExperienceBoard Advisory ExperienceAnalytical SkillsProject ManagementResourcefulnessCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsIntegrity