Associate Counsel - Marketing & Regulatory

Associate Counsel – Marketing & Regulatory

J.D. from a nationally or internationally-recognized law school
Good standing with at least one state bar
Minimum 3 years of legal experience with global marketing, intellectual property, consumer protection laws and regulatory frameworks
Ability to review, analyze, draft and negotiate complex contractual terms
Outstanding facility with spotting issues, assessing and communicating risks, making common-sense decisions in the face of ambiguity, and finding flexible/creative solutions to achieve business goals
Prior experience working directly with partners of different seniority and experience levels throughout an organization including commercial sales, marketing, and PR
Ability to balance multiple matters simultaneously and to respond quickly to shifting priorities under tight deadlines
Highly motivated and resourceful with the ability to work proactively and independently
Excellent judgment, high integrity, and strong verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and a ‘can-do’ attitude
Adaptability and openness to taking on tasks in new or unfamiliar areas of the law

Review and approve advertising, marketing, brand design, and PR materials to ensure compliance with global legal requirements
Draft, review, and negotiate agreements relating to marketing and advertising campaigns, strategic partnerships, insertion orders, licensing and content agreements, and other similar agreements
Provide legal advice and support to cross-functional team members (e.g., Commercial, Compliance, Product) regarding global regulatory and marketing compliance obligations
Provide legal advice regarding online marketing, social media, native advertising, influencer advertising, online advertising, promotions and sweepstakes, content clearance (e.g., commercials, videos, photos), photo and video releases, and/or commercial and consumer marketing content
Manage and provide legal support relating to the company’s intellectual property portfolio
Monitor global regulatory trends in advertising, marketing, intellectual property, technology, AI, consumer protection, and other legal topics that may impact the company, and recommend proactive measures
Coordinate with cross-functional team members (e.g., Compliance, Legal, Engineering, HR, Info Sec, Commercial, Product) to assist with regulatory change management processes
Provide innovative and business-forward sound and timely advice to business partners regarding legal and other risks and recommend strategic solutions and alternatives

In-house experience preferred but not required
Experience with consumer protection laws and regulatory frameworks that impact software companies and/or dining and hospitality
Language skills and/or multi-jurisdictional experience is a plus (but not required)