Senior Counsel, Litigation US

Mondelēz International•East Hanover, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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.