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Mondelez International Senior Counsel CZ/SK/HUN in Prague, Czech Republic
Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter.
The Senior Counsel CZSKHUN is responsible for the management of Legal support to the business units in CZ, SK and HUN. The position requires to give legal advice and full legal support on a broad range of legal matters, projects and areas for the relevant markets, including in particular contract, corporate, labor, competition, advertising and food law, data protection, specific regulatory topics and marketing and sales legal support.
How you will contribute
The responsibilities include in particular:
Management of the legal department in CZ/SK/HUN (1 additional team member), reporting directly to the Senior Director & Chief Counsel Central Europe based in Germany. Providing legal support to all company functions and ensuring they are aligned with the company’s internal policies and rules, goals and objectives, business strategies, and local legal regulations.
Accountability for providing full legal services to all legal entities forming the Organization´s holding structure in CZSKHUN, in particular but not limited to coordination of legal issues and legal matters for Mondelēz business units and plants in CZSKHUN; Preparing, coordinating and reviewing contracts and providing legal input and support to all relevant internal stakeholders (particular areas: contract law, corporate law, labor law, food law, data protection law, specific regulatory topics, as well as labelling of products and legal advice to Marketing and Sales functions);
Due to provide sound and comprehensive legal information and analysis to the Organization’s partners, directors and executive board members in connection with adopting the Organization´s strategic decisions and assess legal impact of the Organization’s business decisions.
Within the risk management process, reconciling the achievement of the Organization’s business objectives with applicable laws governing the Organization’s business activities.
Supporting specific cross-functional and cross- country projects (EU and/or local projects) and provide legal input and support.
Providing regular legal training sessions, in particular for colleagues in Sales and Marketing department.
Close collaboration with the Central Compliance function and the EU Chief Compliance Officer, in particular with regard to implementation of new national and EU Legislation, Corporate Policies & Procedures by ensuring compliance with Czech/Slovak/Hungarian legislation. Participating, as required, in the amendment and/or drafting of up-dated or new policies, procedures, orders, instructions, regulations and other formal documents.
In close cooperation with the Corporate and Government Affairs function, represent the Organization’s legal and business interests vis-a-vis authorities, regulators and other public bodies as well as being actively engaged in activities of relevant trade associations.
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career with experience and knowledge in:
University degree in Law and Admission to the bar in either CZ, SK or Hungary
Double qualification in one additional relevant country is a strong plus
Familiarity and practical experience in all three relevant jurisdictions is a strong plus
Practical experience at the position of a leading inhouse lawyer of more than 8 years required, preferably in a multinational corporate environment.
Experience in people management and people development
Strong Expertise in Corporate Law, Competition & Antitrust Law, Commercial Law, Labour laws, Contract laws, Data Protection Law within relevant legislation CZSKHUN
Expertise and Experience in Food Law is a plus
Strong stakeholder management skills and experience
Very good communication and interpersonal skills
Very good verbal and written communicational skills in English; professional language skills in an additional relevant language (CZ, SK, HUN) is a strong plus.
High standard of written and verbal business correspondence
Ability to learn quickly and to adapt to new operational/business environment
VALID FOR SLOVAKIA:
We pride ourselves on having a high performing and collaborative culture where we support your career and development. In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer salary starting at: 4,800 € plus bonus payment based on your performance. The final offer will depend on the skills and previous experience of the candidate. We also offer top attractive benefits, such as:
Cooperative and strong team environment
International career opportunities
Constant learning opportunities, talent support
Performance annual bonus payment, yearly salary review based on performance
Cafeteria (sports, relax venue, culture, travelling opportunities, language courses), free drinks and fruit in the workplace, meal vouchers, free company products, company gym
Flexible working hours, extra holiday days, holiday for 1st day at school of the children, financial contribution to wedding, childbirth and retirement, service awards, manager´s awards, life insurance, contribution to education, contribution to pension fund up to 4% of monthly salary, company parties and team events
Selected positions according to the seniority: company car also for private use, cell phone, notebook
The responsibilities of this position are performed within the framework of a regional business model that is defined and managed by Mondelēz Europe GmbH, Switzerland .
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
At Mondelez Europe, we are proud, not only of the iconic brands we make, but also of the people who make them. Our delicious products are created in 52 plants across Europe by more than 28,000 passionate people. We are the top maker of chocolate and biscuits and a leading maker of gum and candy. We make sure our powerful global brands and local jewels like Cadbury , Milka and Alpen Gold chocolates, Oreo , belVita , LU and Tuc biscuits, and Stimorol and Dirol gums get safely into our customers hands—and mouths. Great people and great brands. That’s who we are. Join us on our journey to continue leading the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way.
Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type
Regular
Legal Business Growth Partners and Services
Legal
At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.
We have a rich portfolio of strong brands – both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum
Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast.
Join us and Make It An Opportunity!
Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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.