Assistant General Counsel, Advertising & Marketing Counsel

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.; Ewing Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 147,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) match

Bonus potential

Job summary

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. seeks an Assistant General Counsel, Advertising & Marketing Counsel, to join our team. The role focuses on FDA-regulated consumer products, including cosmetics, medical devices, OTC and homeopathic drugs, supporting advertising and marketing in the U.S.

and international markets. The successful candidate will provide primary day-to-day legal counsel for assigned brands, collaborating with Marketing, Sales, Quality, Regulatory, and R&D, and must possess strong

Qualifications

• 10+ years of corporate or law firm experience.
• Juris Doctor degree and bar admission.
• BA/BS and JD required, in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar.

Responsibilities

• Review product claims, labeling, and advertising materials.
• Advise on regulatory issues and risk management for brands.
• Provide practical, timely legal guidance to cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to resolve matters and escalate when needed.
• Develop expertise in new regulatory areas as needed.

Skills

FDA-regulatory

Business judgment

Communication skills

Cross-functional partner

Learning agility

Education

BA/BS

JD degree

Job description

A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.

We're a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment.

Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries.

United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win.

Job Summary

Church & Dwight is seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Advertising & Marketing Counsel, to join our team. We are seeking an advertising and marketing counsel with expertise in FDA-regulated consumer products, including cosmetics, medical devices, OTC and homeopathic drugs, able to support advertising and marketing of these products in the U.S. and in Church & Dwight's international markets. Counsels Marketing, Sales, Quality, Regulatory, and R&D on a variety of legal, regulatory, commercial, and advertising matters.

About the Role

The role requires a strong FDA-regulatory foundation, practical business judgment, excellent communication skills, and the initiative and learning agility to develop expertise in additional areas based on business needs.

Work Environment

• Hybrid : This is a hybrid role based in Ewing, NJ and requires in- person attendance on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with remote work options on Mondays and Fridays.

Role Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Review and advise on product claims, substantiation, labeling and packaging, advertising, promotional materials, consumer responses, and other external communications
• Act as primary day-to-day legal counsel for assigned brands, taking ownership of matters and providing practical advice on strategic issues and risk management.
• Provide clear, concise, timely advice and recommend practical solutions.
• Drive matters to timely resolution by coordinating with stakeholders, identifying next steps, and escalating issues when appropriate.
• Proactively develop expertise in new areas and take on additional responsibilities based on evolving business needs.
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Skills and Competencies

• Ability to work effectively with corporate management and business partners at all levels of the organization.
• Strong judgment, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated business orientation and ability to serve as a trusted advisor and cross-functional business partner
• Intellectual curiosity and learning agility, with a willingness to take on new challenges and develop expertise in new areas.
• Clear, concise oral and written communication skills, including the ability to provide practical advice and recommendations.

Education and Experience

• BA/BS and JD Degree from an accredited institution.
• 10+ years of law firm and/or in-house corporate law experience
• Member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar.

Compensation and Benefits

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $147,300-$209,700. This position is also eligible for a bonus.

As a Church & Dwight US employee, you (and eligible dependents, as applicable) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid vacation and sick time, and Paid Parental Leave. U.S. employees are entitled to paid holidays, floating holidays, and vacation days starting in their first year of employment depending on hire date. You are also able to participate in our 401k retirement plan (with company match and profit-sharing) and Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay parity. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

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Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

For more information on our company, our brands and our culture visit us at http://www.churchdwight.com/