Senior Director, Global Law

Mondelēz International

. Lead legal activities across the region, business units, and sub-function areas in the country and/or across multiple countries .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $174,100 - $287,265 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in developing and implementing strategies that align with business needs while ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards. Proven ability to lead legal teams, manage outside counsel, and navigate complex legal environments across multiple countries.

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Legal Strategy DevelopmentRisk Assessment and ManagementLeadership in Legal OperationsRegulatory Compliance AdvisoryDecision-Making and Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Legal ExperienceDispute ResolutionLegal Operational Risk AdvisoryLegal Spending ManagementAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsExcellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsResourcefulness

Tools & Technologies

New TechnologiesLegal Systems

Industry Keywords

Multinational CompanyMatrixed OrganizationLegal GovernanceService Delivery Model

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead legal activities across the region, business units, and sub-function areas in the country and/or across multiple countries
Identify business needs and design, develop, and implement Mondelēz International’s legal strategy through the service delivery model and governance
Lead and advise the business on risk, anticipating and addressing internal and external factors
Direct legal colleagues in executing the legal approach and determine directions for addressing legal issues or concerns
Lead, review, and revamp legal teams in a continuously changing environment
Ensure availability of new technologies, systems, and services within the strategy framework
Set and implement legal strategies that support competition and protect people, assets, and reputation while complying with legal and ethical standards
Lead the legal team in delivering legal services at optimal cost using internal and external resources, technologies, and systems
Provide legal guidance so managers can make informed decisions about legal operational risks
Manage legal strategy with outside counsel, including spending
Partner with business units, regions, and global stakeholders to identify and advise on laws and regulatory changes, risks, and opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant legal experience, ideally in a large matrixed multinational company
Strong analytical, strategic vision, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated leadership skills and experience navigating and presenting at all levels of organization
Significant experience assessing, advising on risk, advising/coaching and dispute resolution in a multinational company
Highest level of integrity and trust; highly credible and willing to express
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Resourcefulness, including relevant new technologies and systems
Experience leading legal activities across regions, business units, sub-function areas, or multiple countries
Experience advising on legal operational risks, laws, and regulatory changes
Experience managing legal strategy with outside counsel and legal spending

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results
Eligibility to participate in the long-term incentive program
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
Many benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company