Assistant General Counsel, Advertising & Marketing Counsel

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.; Princeton (ME); Hybrid; USD 147,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid vacation & sick time

401k with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. seeks an Assistant General Counsel, Advertising & Marketing Counsel, to join our team. This role focuses on FDA-regulated consumer products, supporting advertising and marketing in the U.S.

and international markets, and counseling Marketing, Sales, Quality, Regulatory, and R&D on diverse matters. The role requires a strong FDA-regulatory foundation, practical business judgment, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• BA/BS and JD from accredited institutions.
• 10+ years of legal experience in a law firm and/or in-house corporate environment.
• Active member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar.
• Experience with FDA-regulated consumer products and advertising.
• Strong ability to assess risks and provide practical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Review product claims, substantiation, labeling, packaging and advertising.
• Serve as primary day-to-day counsel for assigned brands.
• Provide clear, timely legal advice and practical solutions.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to drive timely resolutions.
• Develop expertise in evolving areas and take on additional responsibilities.

Skills

Communication

Cross-functional

Business judgment

Analytical

Learning agility

Education

BA/BS

JD

State bar

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.

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 Required Qualifications

• BA/BS degree and JD degree from accredited institutions.
• 10+ years of legal experience in a law firm and/or in‑house corporate legal environment.
• Active member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar.
• Relevant legal experience supporting FDA‑regulated consumer products, including matters related to product claims, labeling, packaging, advertising and marketing.
• Experience advising on advertising and promotional claims, claim substantiation, marketing materials and product labeling.
• Experience supporting consumer packaged goods (CPG) or related consumer products.
• Demonstrated ability to assess legal and regulatory risks and evaluate supporting evidence for product and advertising claims.
• Strong business judgment with the ability to provide practical, commercially focused legal guidance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, collaboration and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to effectively partner with and influence cross‑functional stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• In‑house legal experience within a consumer products or consumer healthcare organization.
• Experience supporting global brands and cross‑functional business initiatives.
• International regulatory experience or exposure.
• Experience applying artificial intelligence (AI) tools or technologies in legal work.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

Company Information

For more information on our company, our brands and our culture visit us at http://www.churchdwight.com/. Church & Dwight is a world‑leader in household and personal care products. Our global brands include ARM & HAMMER®, Batiste, OxiClean, Trojan, XTRA, Nair, First Response, Spinbrush, Orajel, vitafusion, Li’l Critters, Water Pik and FLAWLESS®. Founded in 1846, we have operations globally and are listed in the S&P 500.