Sr. Director Global Law, North America

Mondelez España Galletas Production SLU; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 174,000 - 287,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness programs

Family support

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Education programs

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Job summary

Mondelēz Global LLC in the United States seeks a Sr. Director – Global Law, North America and Global Professional Services Spend Area to lead the NA supply chain contracting program and negotiate with global suppliers.

Based in Chicago, IL or East Hanover, NJ, the role partners with senior business leaders to shape strategy, reduce risk, and drive continuous improvement in contracting templates, processes and governance across a high‑stakes, matrixed environment.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in a large, international law firm or multinational in-house legal department.
• J.D. or equivalent; licensed to practice in applicable jurisdiction.
• Deep expertise in U.S. and international contract law with supply chain negotiations.
• Experience guiding negotiations with global suppliers and cross-border transactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of lawyers, including members in multiple regions, and oversee NA Supply Chain contracts.
• Set strategy for negotiations with NA and global suppliers; advise on contractual risk.
• Develop and improve contracting templates, processes, governance, and technology.

Skills

Leadership

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Legal analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Tools

CLM

AI tools

Job description

Job DescriptionAre You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter.The RoleMondelēz Global LLC (MDLZ) is seeking a Sr. Director – Global Law, North America and Global Professional Services Spend Area to serve as the lead lawyer for Mondelez Supply Chain, Procurement in North America (NA) and Global Procurement Professional Services Spend Area. This senior leader role leads and executes the legal strategy of NA’s Supply Chain initiatives and negotiations of commercial agreements with NA and global suppliers. Operating within a highly matrixed environment, this position collaborates directly with senior leaders to drive outcomes, manage risk and enable business objectives. Based in Chicago, IL or East Hanover, NJ, this role reports to the VP & Chief Counsel Global Law and dotted line to the SVP & Chief Counsel, North America.Key ResponsibilitiesLeading a small team of lawyers, including one in Mexico, you will be responsible to:Drive solutions and enable business objectives in a responsible, risk-calculated manner.Ensure sound, strategic legal counsel is provided to MDLZ and its affiliates related to NA’s Supply Chain initiatives, including projects and transactions with external manufacturers and logistic suppliers, and cross-border transactions.Set the legal strategy for negotiations of commercial agreements with NA and global suppliers, including providing strategic guidance related to contractual risk and its cross functional review and approval.Drive a continuous improvement agenda for global contracting strategy, processes, policies, governance, ways of working and technology, identifying and executing opportunities to evolve efficiency, simplification and innovation. Deliver proactive advice on contracting related topics and evolve templates and negotiating standards and positions.Partner with the Litigation NA lead to provide sound and strategic legal advice on negotiation strategies related to contractual claims against suppliers.Build, inspire and empower an inclusive, high performing team that drives solutions through strong business judgment, commercial acumen and calculated risk-taking. This role requires a humble, adaptable, resilient and courageous leader who excels with strong communication skills, sound business judgment, commercial acumen, action bias, a continuous improvement mindset and high learning agility.Required Qualifications12+ years’ experience in a large, international law firm and multi-national corporate in-house legal department.Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent legal degree from an accredited institution; ability to be licensed in the jurisdiction where employed.Deep expertise in U.S. and international contract law and experience in successfully and strategically supporting Supply Chain initiatives and negotiations with global suppliers.Proven ability to successfully pursue supplier-related claims.Demonstrable experience with technologies, including CLM and AI tools, as part of a contemporary proactive and risk-based contract strategy.Substantial management skills, business judgment and commercial acumen with a capacity to enable decisions with integrity and give risk-calibrated advice demonstrating command of overall business objectives and the risks/rewards of each situation.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; team player who collaborates well with others and can manage numerous matters concurrently in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.Comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty; the ability to remain calm under pressure, adapt nimbly, build trust, instill confidence and influence others to take decisions with imperfect information rather than waiting for full certainty.Experience distilling and communicating complex legal issues for non-legal and multi-cultural audiences, including senior business and functional leaders.Ability to oversee and effectively and efficiently manage internal and external counsel.High degree of initiative, self‐direction, and willingness to challenge the status quo to help drive continuous improvement.Preferred Qualifications5+ years of experience managing and developing teams.Experience in driving change in a matrixed organization.Experience in dealing with Supply Chain projects in Mexico.Fluency in Spanish.Salary and Benefits:The base salary range for this position is $174,100 to $287,265; 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 and eligibility to participate in our long-term incentive program.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 availableBusiness Unit SummaryThe 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 IllegalJob TypeRegularLegal Business Growth Partners and ServicesLegal