Senior Counsel, Marketing, Consumer Engagement & Commercialization

Philip Morris International; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 242,000 - 303,000; Full time

Job summary

Philip Morris International is seeking a Senior Counsel to serve as a strategic legal partner to senior business leaders, guiding commercial, marketing, regulatory and operational matters. You will help manage risk, enable growth, and support innovation in a highly regulated environment.

You will lead legal strategy for commercialization of smoke-free products, advise on product launches, and partner with cross-functional teams to implement governance and risk frameworks.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• 10+ years of legal experience supporting commercial business functions.
• Experience advising on marketing, advertising, consumer engagement, regulatory, digital, and commercial contracting matters.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice.
• Demonstrated ability to work proactively with initiative and urgency, driving legal and business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal strategy supporting the commercialization of smoke-free and innovative products.
• Advise on product launches, market entry, governance, and risk management frameworks.
• Partner with Marketing, Sales, Consumer Experience, Regulatory Affairs, Compliance, and Communications teams.
• Identify and mitigate legal, regulatory, compliance, and reputational risks.

Skills

Commercial law

Drafting & negotiation

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Strategic counsel

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Be a Part of a Revolutionary Change

At PMI, we're transforming our business to deliver a smoke-free future. This transformation creates exciting opportunities to shape the future while advancing your career in meaningful ways.

The Senior Counsel will serve as a strategic legal partner to senior business leaders, providing guidance on commercial, marketing, consumer engagement, regulatory, and operational matters. The successful candidate will combine strong legal judgment with business acumen to manage risk, support innovation, and enable growth in a highly regulated environment.

Your Day to Day

Commercialization & Risk Management

• Lead legal strategy supporting the commercialization of smoke-free and innovative products.
• Advise on product launches, market entry, governance, and risk management frameworks.
• Partner with Marketing, Sales, Consumer Experience, Regulatory Affairs, Compliance, and Communications teams.
• Identify and mitigate legal, regulatory, compliance, and reputational risks.

Marketing, Consumer Engagement & Compliance

• Provide legal guidance on advertising, promotions, consumer communications, partnerships, loyalty programs, CRM initiatives, websites, and digital engagement.
• Develop practical guardrails that enable compliant and innovative consumer engagement.
• Advise on laws impacting marketing, distribution, sales, and consumer interactions.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and assess business impact.

Commercial Transactions

• Draft, negotiate, and advise on commercial agreements, including marketing, agency, vendor, and strategic partnership contracts.
• Identify legal and commercial risks and develop solutions aligned with business objectives.

Leadership

• Provide leadership, coaching, and guidance to attorneys, paralegals, and legal professionals.
• Support department priorities and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing culture.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships to deliver proactive legal support.

Who We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• 10+ years of legal experience supporting commercial business functions.
• Experience advising on marketing, advertising, consumer engagement, regulatory, digital, and commercial contracting matters.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice.
• Demonstrated ability to work proactively with a high degree of initiative, accountability, and urgency, driving legal and business objectives to successful outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in highly regulated industries.
• Experience supporting product launches and commercialization initiatives.
• Familiarity with privacy, CRM, e-commerce, digital engagement, and consumer data matters.
• Experience in multinational or matrixed organizations.

Annual Base Salary Range: $242,000 - $302,500

PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.