Senior Counsel (Marketing & Communications Law)

We are seeking a detail-oriented in-house counsel to support legal review of marketing, advertising and communications materials, both public-facing and internal, for compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies. This role will work closely with the marketing, communications, and business teams, along with other members of the in-house counsel team, to mitigate legal risks while supporting business objectives.

Senior Counsel (Marketing & Communications Law)

Key Responsibilities:

• Marketing, Advertising & Communications Review:

• Review and approve marketing materials, social media posts (including content provided by influencers and advocates), press releases, website content, and other communications for compliance with advertising, intellectual property, and consumer protection laws. Review will also evaluate clarity of message and consistency with existing company statements and positions.
• Compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., FTC, FDA, SEC, CAN-SPAM, TCPA, etc., as applicable).
• Provide guidance on disclaimers, disclosures, and substantiation requirements for advertising claims.

• Identify potential intellectual property risks, including trademark and copyright issues.
• Assist in the clearance of promotional campaigns.

• Stay up to date on evolving regulations affecting marketing and public communications, and those affecting the company's operations in the U.S. and globally.
• Assist in developing internal policies and best practices for compliant marketing practices.
• Conduct training for marketing and other business teams on advertising law, consumer protection, and related topics.

• Assist in drafting and negotiating marketing-related agreements, such as sponsorship, licensing, and co-marketing agreements, and related provisions in other agreements.
• Review and update terms of service, privacy policies, and other website policies as needed.

• Conduct legal research on advertising, digital media, and regulatory matters.
• Collaborate with external counsel when necessary.
• Support broader legal team initiatives as needed.

• • J.D. from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction required.
• • 10+ years of legal experience, preferably with exposure to regulatory
• compliance strongly preferred.
• • Ability to identify legal and business risks, opportunities and effort needed to achieve balance of legal requirements and business objectives strongly preferred.
• • Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to non-legal
• stakeholders strongly preferred.
• • Understanding of consumer protection laws strongly preferred.
• • Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams strongly preferred.
• Excellent research, analytical and problem-solving skills preferred.
• Detailed-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills preferred.