Senior Legal Counsel, Turkey & Eurasia Lead

Mondelēz International; Fatih; On-site; TRY 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Mondelēz International in Turkey and Eurasia (TREA) seeks a lead in-house counsel to oversee legal affairs across Turkey and Eurasia, including 2 plants and multiple markets. You will shape legal strategy, manage external counsel, and advise senior management on risk and compliance within a dynamic, regulated environment.

You will lead the TREA legal team, supervise labor relations at two manufacturing sites, and drive AI-enabled process improvements while collaborating with global stakeholders

Qualifications

• University degree in law plus bar license is a plus.
• 10+ years of practical experience as legal counsel in an international company.
• Experience across multiple jurisdictions and EU interconnections.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement legal strategies to enable competing and protect assets.
• Advise senior management on legal risks and manage external counsel.
• Lead TREA legal team and succession pipeline.
• Oversee labor relations and collective bargaining at two plants.
• Train employees on relevant legal matters.
• Monitor legislative changes affecting Turkey and Eurasia.
• Oversee AI tool usage within the legal function and drive efficiency.
• Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders on regulatory changes.

Skills

AI in legal

Communication skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Stress management

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

University Degree in Law

Bar License (plus)

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Mondelēz International in Turkey and Eurasia (TREA) seeks a lead in-house counsel to oversee legal affairs across Turkey and Eurasia, including 2 plants and multiple markets. You will shape legal strategy, manage external counsel, and advise senior management on risk and compliance within a dynamic, regulated environment.

You will lead the TREA legal team, supervise labor relations at two manufacturing sites, and drive AI-enabled process improvements while collaborating with global stakeholders