Litigation and Marketing Counsel

Glanbia Performance Nutrition (GPN); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Health & dental plan

401K

Generous family leave policy

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. The ideal candidate will have a J.D.

from a top U.S. law school and at least 5 years of related experience, with IL bar admission preferred.

Qualifications

• J.D. from a top U.S. law school.
• At least 5 years of related legal experience.
• Bar admission in at least one state (IL preferred).

Responsibilities

• 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 and self-regulatory proceedings.
• Draft, review and negotiate marketing and advertising-related agreements, including sponsorship, promotion, talent, endorsement and event-related partnerships.
• Develop relationships to become a trusted advisor and partner to cross-functional teams.
• Develop and deliver training materials and practical legal guidance for marketing, innovation and commercial teams.

Skills

Legal judgment

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

J.D. degree

IL bar admission preferred

Job description

Glanbia has a unique portfolio of better nutrition brands and ingredients, addressing growing consumer demand in major health and nutrition categories. Glanbia Performance Nutrition is home to leading consumer brands in performance and lifestyle nutrition, including Optimum Nutrition, the world's number one sports nutrition brand.

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.

What we would like to offer you!

The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health & dental plan, competitive salary, 401K. Glanbia provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles; the annual salary for this role is $130,000 - $160,000 plus an annual bonus.