Marketing Legal Specialist

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

Job Description

Title: Marketing Legal Specialist

Location: Chicago, IL

Workstyle: Onsite (5 days a week)

Mars does not sponsor visas for this role. This position is not eligible for relocation benefits

As a Marketing Legal Specialist, you will serve as a key member of the Mars Snacking North America legal team. You will use your advanced people and organizational skills to support the Mars Snacking legal team Your passion for brand marketing, legal and regulatory detail, interpersonal relationships and accomplishing goals is a key ingredient to your success. This role will be based in Chicago, Illinois.

Our team is focused on support and relationships while keeping in mind the bigger picture for long-term success.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Advertising Review -You will be working closely with Mars Snacking attorneys inreviewing and advising on advertising copy, campaign concepts, product claims, packaging, disclosures, DISCLAIMERS, promotional materials, and other consumer communications. You will play a critical role in reviewing identifying and escalating legal risks and enabling business stakeholders to move with pace while maintaining compliance with FTC, FDA, and other consumer protection regulations.
• Contract Support - You will assist with the development, drafting, and review of contracts that include sponsorships, promotional agreements, influencer, and talent agreements at the direction of Mars Snacking attorneys.
• Legal Review Management - You will also assist with managing the day-to-day legal review process within the company's review and approval platform ensuring marketing materials proceed efficiently through the approval workflow while maintaining thorough documentation of legal review.
• Organization and Planning- We know you take pride in your organizational skills and want to apply them. You will have the opportunity to participate in additional cross‑functional projects and initiatives as assigned by the North America Legal team.
• Projects & Partners – This is your opportunity to let your creativity, independence, collaboration, confidence, and impact shine. Interface with global and regional Marketing, R&D and regulatory teams in claims creation and management

What are we looking for?

• 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 within a large consumer packaged goods, food and beverage, or similar environment. Experience working on advertising or in a branded consumer products company is preferred.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients and business leaders at all levels of the organization; able to identify critical issues requiring action and convey them in a manner that is understandable and useful to the business partner.Capable of supporting a cross‑functional project
• Demonstrated ability to identify advertising and marketing claims — including health, nutritional, wellness, environmental, comparative, ingredient, and functional claims.
• Collaborative team player with strong people skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Quick study, able to oversee complex matters with multiple initiatives going on simultaneously.
• Must exercise sound judgment, be able to work independently and efficiently under time pressure and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Initiative‑taker who can drive change across the business and gain stakeholder buy‑in.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to consistently and timely complete projects
• Experience using a review and approval platform for marketing materials including managing review workflows, documenting approvals, and maintaining substantiation and compliance records.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best‑in‑class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in‑house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

#RW‑Onsite

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting: USD 86,720.00 - USD 119,240.00