Brand & Advertising Compliance Counsel

Mars; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Mars University access

401k plan

Job summary

Mars, based in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Marketing Legal Specialist to join the North America legal team. This onsite role focuses on advertising review, contract support, and regulatory compliance while coordinating with marketing, R&D, and regulatory teams.

You will work closely with Mars Snacking attorneys to ensure campaigns meet FTC/FDA and other consumer protection requirements, manage the review workflow, and maintain substantiation records in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree, Paralegal certificate, and 6-10 years’ experience supporting legal team or senior management.
• Experience in a law firm or in-house legal team, preferably with CPG/food & beverage.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office and effective communication at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Advertising Review: review and advise on advertising copy, campaigns, product claims, packaging, and disclosures; identify legal risks.
• Contract Support: draft and review sponsorships, promotional, influencer, and talent agreements.
• Legal Review Management: manage daily review process and maintain documentation of approvals.
• Organization and Planning: participate in cross-functional projects within NA Legal.
• Projects & Partners: interface with global/regional Marketing, R&D, and regulatory teams.

Skills

Advertising Review

Contract Support

Regulatory compliance

MS Office

Team collaboration

Education

Paralegal certificate

4-year degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

Mars, based in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Marketing Legal Specialist to join the North America legal team. This onsite role focuses on advertising review, contract support, and regulatory compliance while coordinating with marketing, R&D, and regulatory teams.

You will work closely with Mars Snacking attorneys to ensure campaigns meet FTC/FDA and other consumer protection requirements, manage the review workflow, and maintain substantiation records in a fast-paced environment.