Senior Corporate Counsel (Marketing)

About the role

Covista, a healthcare education provider, is hiring a Senior Corporate Counsel (Marketing) in Chicago, IL. The role reports to the VP, Deputy General Counsel and provides legal counsel and guidance on communications, marketing and advertising, ensuring compliance with federal, state and international regulations, reviewing marketing materials and advising on consumer protection issues. The position is full-time and the company operates on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week.

Key responsibilities

• Provide ongoing legal counsel on all marketing and advertising matters for the Covista family or its educational institutions.
• Create a proactive compliance strategy for existing and contemplated federal, state and international laws and regulations.
• Review and approve marketing content against laws including the FTC regulations, the CAN-SPAM Act and advertising laws.
• Perform compliance risk assessments, propose creative solutions and lead a group in reviewing marketing and external-facing materials.
• Manage escalations, collaborate across teams and update and manage the claims library.
• Advise on sweepstakes, contests and promotional campaigns, and on social media and testimonial issues, including disclosure requirements and endorsement guidelines.
• May advise one or more institutions or functional departments on operational and legal matters.

Required profile

• J.D. from an accredited law school; must be in good standing with the Illinois State Bar.
• 3+ years of in-house legal experience; 7+ years of law firm and/or in-house experience preferred.
• Experience advising in a regulated environment and managing multiple projects in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent client management, communication and interpersonal skills, and strong problem-solving abilities.

Required skills

• Expertise in risk management, compliance and regulatory frameworks for marketing and advertising.
• Knowledge of CAN-SPAM, CCPA, COPPA, GDPR, TCPA, FTC Endorsement and Testimonial Guidelines and telemarketing sales rules.

What we offer

• Expected salary range of $180,000 to $205,000, adjusted for experience, location and other factors.
• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• 401k retirement program with a 6% employer match.
• Flexible Time Off policy and 12 paid holidays.
• Annual incentive program.