Corporate Counsel, Advertising/Marketing

Company: S. C. Johnson & Son Inc.
Location: Racine
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

Corporate Counsel, Advertising/Marketing - OTC Drugs and Cosmetics Summary: This Corporate Counsel role is responsible for advising clients on the legal ramifications of various global advertising/labeling campaigns, marketing transactions and litigation matters related thereto. Prior experience defending advertising class actions and counseling in the laws and regulations of over-the-counter drugs and cosmetics preferred.-- Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Global review of advertising and communications materials to confirm compliance with applicable laws, company policy, and brand requirements.--
• Defend advertising claims in NAD challenges or court cases, including class action litigation.
• Advise global marketing teams on social media issues, including disclosure requirements and endorsement guidelines.
• Analyze and advise clients on advertising claim substantiation requirements.
• Negotiate and draft promotion, licensing, confidentiality, entertainment, sponsorship, spokesperson, and other miscellaneous agreements related to the advertisement and marketing of the various company brands.
• Partner with the Global Public Affairs teams on press releases and consumer and media communications to confirm that they comply with legal requirements and company needs.
• Facilitate internal policy creation and implementation.
• Provide client education and training on relevant legal issues.
• Identify and assist in addressing global privacy and intellectual property issues.
• Identify and analyze legal issues to develop and effectively communicate sound, understandable legal and business recommendations to the appropriate business managers.
• Advise the business on the legal and regulatory requirements of global over-the-counter drug and cosmetic laws.
• Collaborate with cross-functional business teams to identify, evaluate, and resolve complex business issues, including managing third party disputes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legal requirements and company policies.
• Lead business teams to create corporate policies, forms, and procedures.
• Partner with outside counsel to determine applicable legal and regulatory issues and creating appropriate solutions.
• Lead in-house seminars to clients relating to various issues.
• Collaborate with legal colleagues to support and ensure consistent messaging on similar legal issues across brands and business categories. Required Skills / Experience / Competencies:
  • JD degree and admitted to practice law in a US state and of good standing, along 8+ years of legal practice in a large law firm or as in-house counsel. Preferred Skills / Experience / Competencies:
    • Experience in research and advise company personnel of the regulatory and legal requirements of US and global Food, Drug (over the counter) and Cosmetic laws.
    • Must exercise sound judgment, be able to work efficiently and independently under time pressures and deadlines in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
    • Comfortable independently handling a wide variety of matters including novel issues in evolving areas of business and law.
    • Ability to work confidently and collaboratively toward effective and harmonious interactions with other attorneys and with the company's technical and business personnel.
    • Outstanding analytical, consulting, drafting, and negotiation skills with the ability to make well-reasoned legal and business judgments.
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to negotiate contracts and settlements, and to influence or persuade others.
    • Proven ability to prioritize and manage projects or requests appropriately and effectively from several client groups.
    • Strong leadership skills and results-orientation.
    • Willingness to learn new areas of law, acquire new skills, and take on additional and/or new responsibilities within the Law Department as needed . Job Requirements:
      • Full time Monday-Friday core office hours in Racine, Wisconsin
      • Business travel as necessary SC Johnson & Son, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity and a ffirmative action-- employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to SCJHR@scj.com . All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO is the Law poster --f or more information. Don't miss out - sign up for our email list. Email Address Interested In Select a job category from the list of options. Search for a location and select one from the list of suggestions. Finally, click "Add" to create your job alert. Job Category
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