Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter.
We are currently looking for a Legal Counsel (m/f) for the cluster of Czechia, Slovakia and Hungary with a job location in Prague or Bratislava. This role combines traditional business law expertise with a forward-looking mindset, particularly in the use of AI and digital tools within legal practice.
This is an exciting opportunity for a lawyer with approximately 6+ years of experience who enjoys working in a dynamic multinational environment, in various fields of law (e.g. commercial & antitrust, advertising, labour and corporate law) and wants to help shape how legal services evolve through digital technology and innovation.
What You’ll Do
As Legal Counsel, you will support our business by providing business curtailed strategic legal advice in a broad range of commercial activities, including commercial operations and manufacturing facilities. The initial geographical focus will be Czechia and Slovakia, with openness to advise on certain matter on cluster level, including Hungary.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Supporting business stakeholders with a pragmatic, solution oriented and timely legal advisory
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Providing balanced legal assessment based on solid understanding of EU and local laws, regulatory requirements and internal policies
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Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements and labour law contracts; preparing internal guidelines and templates
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Building a solid business understanding by partnering closely with business stakeholders
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Outside counsel management, briefing and instruction
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Monitoring relevant legal and regulatory developments in the relevant jurisdictions
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Supporting commercial and corporate initiatives with local legal expertise across the MEU region
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Collaborating with regional and global legal teams, sharing best practices, advising on local law
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Implementing digital legal solutions, focusing on smart and compliant use of AI tools to improve efficiency and decision-making
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking a legal professional who combines strong legal expertise with curiosity for innovation, meeting the following requirements.
Hard skills and experience:
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Law degree (JD) from a public reputable university in Czechia or Slovakia
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Minimum 6 years of work experience gained in multinational corporate environment or reputable law firm
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Fluent in English (both written and spoken)
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Experience in using new digital technologies for legal work (AI fluency)
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Advanced MS Office and Adobe user skills
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Availability for occasional business trips
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Bar qualification is an advantage
Soft skills and competencies:
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Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
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Advanced legal drafting and negotiation skills
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Strong commitment to timely execution
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Experience in project coordination
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
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Proactive and pragmatic attitude
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High level of integrity and professional judgement
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Eager to learn, open to new ways of working
Why Join Us?
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 wide range of benefits, such as:
If you are a commercially minded lawyer who enjoys combining legal expertise, strategic thinking and digital innovation, we would love to hear from you.
We believe that diversity is the foundation of great results, just like with our cookies. That's why we create an open working environment where everyone can feel like themselves, and we welcome anyone who wants to work with us.
Applicable 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 from 4,000 € plus annual 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.
**Relocation Support Available? **
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
Our people make all the difference in our succes
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.
Excited to grow your career?
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
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Job Type
Regular
Legal Business Growth Partners and Services
Legal