Advertising Attorney

ArentFox Schiff LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 195,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Profit-sharing

Generous paid time off

Flexible reimbursement account

Job summary

ArentFox Schiff LLP seeks a Staff Attorney for its Advertising team in Washington, DC, New York, or San Francisco. The ideal candidate has 5–7+ years advising clients on advertising and marketing law, including substantiation, consumer protection, and unfair competition, with FTC/FDA and NAD/NARB/CARU experience a plus.

This is a non-partnership-track role offering a competitive base salary, with a broad bonus program and a focus on representing major national and international brands across a

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of experience advising clients on advertising and marketing law.
• Experience with claim substantiation, consumer protection and unfair competition issues.
• Familiarity with FTC, FDA, and state attorney general investigations and enforcement matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on advertising and marketing law across brands and campaigns.
• Counsel on regulatory compliance, promotions, and influencer/social media marketing.
• Assist with NAD/NARB/CARU matters and related proceedings.

Skills

Advertising law

Regulatory compliance

Client counseling

FTC/NAD experience

Job description

Who We Are

ArentFox Schiff is an award-winning, globally recognized law firm that delivers sophisticated, innovative, and practical legal solutions to clients around the world. With more than 600 lawyers and policy professionals, ArentFox Schiff's expertise is sought out by Fortune 500s, start-ups, international governments, non-profits and trade associations, and private individuals. Our work spans highly complex, global matters as well as the deeply personal issues that shape the lives of individuals and communities.

Why Join Us

At ArentFox Schiff, we know that diverse backgrounds produce different perspectives, richer thinking, and more creative solutions to the challenges our clients face. We hope you share that vision. Join us and take on the challenge of doing meaningful work while helping us build upon a culture that reflects our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We base all of our employment decisions on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristic.

Job Description and Salary

ArentFox Schiff LLP is seeking a Staff Attorney to join its Advertising team in its Washington, DC, New York, or San Francisco office. Our nationally recognized Advertising & Promotions practice is looking for a smart, self-motivated attorney to support a dynamic and fast-paced practice representing major national and international brands across a broad range of advertising, marketing, and promotional matters. The ideal candidate will have 5 to 7+ years of experience advising clients on advertising and marketing law, including claim substantiation, consumer protection and unfair competition issues, compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements, sweepstakes and promotions, influencer and social media marketing, and review of advertising and marketing materials. Experience counseling clients on FTC, FDA, and state attorney general investigations and enforcement matters, as well as experience with proceedings before the National Advertising Division (NAD), National Advertising Review Board (NARB), and Children's Advertising Review Unit (CARU), is a plus. Candidates with experience supporting clients in the consumer products, retail, technology, food and beverage, health and wellness, or media industries are strongly encouraged to apply. This is a non-partnership-track position. Strong analytical, drafting, and client counseling skills are essential.

The good faith base salary range for this position is a minimum of $195,000 to a maximum of $275,000 per year. The actual salary rate offered to candidates within that range will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, years of relevant experience, education, applicable bar admissions, and the candidate’s overall qualifications for the position as assessed by the Firm. In addition to a competitive base salary, we offer a comprehensive bonus program with opportunities for discretionary incentives that may include productivity, business development, and merit-based components, subject to applicable policies.

Benefits

We know that the needs of our employees vary and can change throughout the different stages of life. That's why we offer a wide array of flexible benefit options designed to help you live healthy, live well, and live for tomorrow.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• profit-sharing
• generous paid time off
• numerous other benefits
• flexible reimbursement account

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

ArentFox Schiff is committed to equal employment opportunity and diversity in the workplace. We base all employment decisions on merit and maintain a policy of considering all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, citizenship status, order of protection status, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, source of income, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

* The job description is a general summary of the major duties. It may not specify all duties, tasks, and assignments associated with a job. It does not limit or in any way modify the right of management to direct, assign, and control the work of employees in a unit. Accuracy, attention to detail, ability to work effectively in a team environment, and ability to work in an atmosphere of multiple projects and shifting priorities are requirements of all jobs at ArentFox Schiff LLP. Additional job-related qualifications may be specified for some openings. Job descriptions are subject to periodic review and modification.