Description:
Job Summary:Glanbia Performance Nutrition is seeking a talented and business-minded Litigation and Marketing Counsel to join our Legal Department. This role will provide strategic legal guidance on the advertising, labeling and marketing compliance of a portfolio of food, beverage and dietary supplement products.
Responsibilities:
Marketing and Advertising Compliance & Litigation Support
- Provide day-to-day legal counseling on advertising, marketing, labeling and compliance matters involving food, beverage and dietary supplement products
- Evaluate claims substantiation assessments in partnership with Regulatory and Scientific Affairs
- Support litigation management and threatened claims, demand letters and investigations involving advertising, labeling and consumer protection matters and assist with responses to regulatory inquiries, challenges, competitor disputes and self-regulatory proceedings
- Draft, review and negotiate various marketing and advertising-related agreements, including sponsorship, promotion, talent, endorsement and event-related partnerships
Client Interaction & Counseling
- Provide creative and proactive advice on a broad range of legal issues to proactively manage legal risks where exposures exist
- Maintain a working knowledge of all company policies and procedures, including laws and regulations applicable to the business
- Develop relationships to become a trusted advisor, creative problem-solver and partner to cross-functional groups
- Develop and deliver training materials and practical legal guidance for marketing, innovation and commercial teams
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Sound business and legal judgment, with the ability to balance business objectives and risk mitigation
- Commitment to professionalism and collegiality
- Strong understanding of the following areas of law: federal and global consumer protection laws and labeling, marketing and advertising statutes, regulations and guidelines applicable to sale of food and dietary supplements
Education/Experience:
- J.D. degree with strong academic credentials from a top U.S. law school
- At least 5 years of related legal experience, preferably with time spent in a top-tier law firm and global consumer products company in the Food/Beverage industry advising clients on FDA-regulated products, including foods, beverages and dietary supplements.
- Member in good standing of at least one state bar association (IL preferred)
The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in FDA and FTC law, claims substantiation, advertising review, consumer protection law and litigation trends, coupled with the judgment and practicality necessary to operate in a fast-paced consumer products environment. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic legal department with great potential for personal growth and professional development.
