Senior Global Sustainability Counsel (Hybrid, Chicago)

Counselwell Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 242,240 - 333,080; Full time

Job summary

Mars Snacking in Chicago, IL is seeking an Assistant General Counsel for Global Sustainability. You will serve as strategic legal advisor to the Chief Sustainability Officer and oversee legal guidance across sustainability initiatives.

The role requires 12–15+ years in legal practice, expertise in sustainability and human rights, and experience leading a geographically distributed team. Hybrid work and industry-competitive compensation are offered.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with 12–15+ years of legal experience.
• Expertise in Global Sustainability and Human Rights.
• Experience in corporate environments and matrixed organizations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic legal advisor to the Mars Snacking Chief Sustainability Officer.
• Oversee legal guidance to sustainability teams globally.
• Partner with enterprise General Counsel on material regulations.
• Lead a distributed team of senior lawyers in US and Europe.
• Provide guidance on sustainability, human rights, and environmental issues.
• Develop legal protocols and training for teams.

Skills

Legal experience

Global sustainability

Human rights

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Mars Snacking in Chicago, IL is seeking an Assistant General Counsel for Global Sustainability. You will serve as strategic legal advisor to the Chief Sustainability Officer and oversee legal guidance across sustainability initiatives.

The role requires 12–15+ years in legal practice, expertise in sustainability and human rights, and experience leading a geographically distributed team. Hybrid work and industry-competitive compensation are offered.