Legal Counsel, US Commercial

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East Hanover, NJ, USA
Hybrid
140K-193K Annually
Senior level
Big Data • Food • Hardware • Machine Learning • Retail • Automation • Manufacturing
We're a global snacking company empowering people to snack right.
The Role
Provide commercial legal advice to US marketing teams, support advertising, digital and packaging compliance, develop and deliver training, partner with regulatory and nutrition teams, and review marketing, labeling, promotions, and influencer/e‑commerce strategies.
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Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter.
Reporting directly to the Chief Counsel - Commercial, the Counsel will provide solution-oriented legal advice to Mondelez's marketing teams.
Additionally, the Counsel will: (a) serve as the business counsel for key brands within the Sweet, Savory, Bars and/or Confectionery categories in the US Marketing organization (b) partner with Scientific & Regulatory Affairs, Nutrition Strategy and Communications Teams.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Being a commercial legal advisor providing legal thought leadership with an "art of the possible" mindset to support Mondelēz International's US Business Unit on its growth journey.
  • Providing sound legal advice to the Marketing team and supporting functions.
  • Championing a culture of compliance through advice, communication, role modelling, and training, including implementation of Company policies and their interpretation.
  • Designing and delivering training modules covering a range of topics from advertising, food and marketing law.
  • Providing legal support on traditional and digital marketing and media strategies including social media, e-commerce, influencer strategies, and compliance.
  • Partnering with marketing, research and development, nutrition and regulatory in developing and reviewing claims and claims support for products.
  • Reviewing product advertising, promotional, public relations, packaging, product labeling, co-marketing programs, trade advertising, social media, and general marketing materials.

Qualifications & Skills
  • Juris Doctor with strong academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school.
  • Licensed to practice law in New Jersey or eligible to become licensed as in-house counsel in New Jersey.
  • At least 5 years of experience -- major law firm experience and prior in-house experience preferred.
  • Strong client counseling and advertising experience, with Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) industry experience preferred.
  • Excellent organizational skills with a capacity to work timely and give reasoned, competent advice that demonstrates an understanding of the risks/rewards of each situation.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate (both verbally and in written form) effectively with business leaders and other professionals and colleagues at all levels of an organization while utilizing excellent business and legal judgment in complex situations.
  • Efficient, confident, curious, pro-active, attentive to detail, reliable, service-oriented, self-starting, with impeccable integrity and willingness to learn.
  • Hybrid role about 50% in office

Salary and Benefits:
The base salary range for this position is $140,300 to $192,940; 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. 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 Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. 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.
For more information about your Federal rights, please see eeopost.pdf; EEO is the Law Poster Supplement; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision; Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
Job Type
Regular
Legal Business Growth Partners and Services
Legal

Skills Required

  • Juris Doctor from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
  • Licensed to practice law in New Jersey or eligible to become licensed as in-house counsel in New Jersey
  • At least 5 years of legal experience
  • Major law firm experience
  • Prior in-house legal experience
  • Strong client counseling and advertising law experience
  • Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) industry experience
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to provide timely, reasoned legal advice
  • Exceptional interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills with business leaders
  • Ability to design and deliver training on advertising, food, and marketing law
  • Willingness to work a hybrid schedule (~50% in office)

Mondelēz International Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is presented as comprehensive for U.S. roles, including medical, dental, vision, prescription, EAP, and optional critical illness/accident plans with HSA/FSA, with eligibility often starting at hire. Wellness resources and mental health support are also highlighted across company and benefits materials.
  • Retirement Support Retirement programs are portrayed as a standout, with a 401(k) that includes a competitive employer match and, for eligible groups, an additional non‑elective contribution; certain populations also retain legacy or contractual pension arrangements. Company filings and contract communications reinforce ongoing retirement offerings across employee groups.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid time off and holidays are positioned as competitive, and company materials also note paid volunteer time. Global parental‑leave standards and adoption/surrogacy assistance expand the time‑off and family‑support offering.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
90,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

Mondelēz International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDLZ) is an American multinational confectionery, food, and beverage company based in Illinois which employs approximately 90,000 individuals around the world. Our Purpose Our purpose is to empower people to snack right. We will lead the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. Our Brands We’re leading the future of snacking with iconic brands such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. Our People Our 90,000+ colleagues around the world are key to the success of our business. Our Values and Leadership Commitments of Love our Consumers and Brands, Grow Every Day, and Do What's Right shapes our culture – what we believe in, stand for, and what guides our actions and decisions. Great people and great brands. That’s who we are. Our Strategies We are uniquely positioned to lead the future of snacking with strong leadership in our categories, an unparalleled portfolio of global and local brands, and a solid footprint in fast-growing markets. Aimed at delivering sustainable growth, our strategic plan is centered around three strategic priorities: • Growth: accelerate consumer-centric growth • Execution: drive operational excellence • Culture: build a winning growth culture

Why Work With Us

We offer passionate, energetic and curious people a huge choice of careers in our fun, fast-paced, global business. We operate in four regions: Asia, Middle East & Africa; Europe; Latin America; and North America. And in over 80 countries our people are united in a common purpose to empower people to snack right.

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