In-House Counsel, Legal Affairs (Marketing Law)

About the role

Beiersdorf is looking for an in-house counsel to join its North America Legal department in Stamford, CT. The role supports local and global commercial functions, including marketing teams, by reviewing marketing materials and communications for regulatory compliance, handling intellectual property and brand protection, and drafting and negotiating commercial contracts. It is a full-time position with a base salary range of $94k-$118k.

Key responsibilities

• Review marketing materials, artwork claims and company communications (digital, social media, TV and print) for compliance with laws such as FTC, FDA, NAD, Cosmetic Regulations and MOCRA
• Liaise with internal and external partners on intellectual property, websites, domains and content clearance in the U.S., and work with global legal teams on claims support, IP and brand protection
• Draft and negotiate a high volume of commercial and marketing contracts, and draft contract templates and other legal documents aligned with global standards and framework agreements
• Support audits, risk management, potential litigation or disputes, and M&A and post-merger integration matters such as contracts and data transfers
• Maintain the contract library and contract lifecycle management database, track legal costs and process invoices and purchase orders
• Assist with compliance programs, train colleagues on legal and company policies, and cover the North America Legal department as needed
• Help recruit and support interns and law clerks, and perform administrative duties such as budget organization and file management

Required profile

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Member in good standing of a U.S. State Bar, able to practice in Connecticut or eligible for the Connecticut In-House Counsel Bar
• 1-3 years of experience as Legal Counsel or in a similar position in an international corporation's legal department
• Preferred: specialized knowledge of marketing law and business law, consumer products or in-house counsel experience, and experience with advertising laws, IP and the North American legal system
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally less than 25%

Required skills

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex contracts
• Excellent oral and written English, strong presentation and negotiation skills
• Time management, attention to detail and proactive problem solving