Description:
We are looking for talented people who share our vision and values to join our legal team. Together, we can make a difference when committed individuals bring together their resources and their resolve.Essential Duties:
- Review and approve advertising and promotional materials for all media (e.g., digital, social, television, radio, print) for legal compliance
- Draft and negotiate various marketing, public relations and promotions-related agreements, including advertising agency agreements, trademark licenses, promotion and sponsorship agreements, media buying agreements, professional services ageements and vendor agreements
- Provide counsel and advice on compliance with consumer protection, intellectual property, rights of publicity and privacy laws (e.g., CAN-SPAM Act, TCPA) in connection with advertising and marketing initiatives including advice on food claims and substantiation
- Provide counsel and advice on legal compliance for promotional activities, including the execution of sweepstakes, contests, and loyalty programs
- Assist in developing and delivering training programs to employees and agency personnel
- Work with outside counsel with respect to trademark clearances, including, but not limited to knock out and full searches for U.S. and other jurisdictions around the world and provide clearance opinions to client groups
- Enforce the company's trademark rights by taking action against unauthorized third party users
- Perform other general legal duties and functions as may be assigned or required by business needs
Qualifications & Skills:
- Juris Doctor of Law degree from an accredited U.S. law school required
- Member in good standing of the Florida Bar or eligible for Authorized In-House Counsel status
- 3-5 years of legal experience; law firm experience required
- Judgment and ability to approach complex legal scenarios in a thoughtful and analytical fashion
- Knowledge of advertising law, including consumer protection regulations and statutes enforced by the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general preferred
- Transactional experience with strong drafting and negotiating skills
- Knowledge of IP law including trademarks, copyrights, domain names, trade secrets, and patents
- Ability to influence key decisionmakers and break down roadblocks to complex projects
- Highly resilient, possessing the tenacity to challenge the status quo
- Highly organized and demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced setting involving multiple projects and competing timelines
