Senior Counsel North America

Haleon; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 161,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

6 months paid parental leave

Healthcare benefits (day one)

Job summary

Haleon is seeking a versatile Senior Counsel North America to join its legal team in Warren, NJ, supporting cross-category matters across the NA business. The role involves privacy, digital & tech, sales and trade, contracting, governmental affairs, and EHS/sustainability, advising cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of US-licensed legal experience and strong negotiation/drafting skills, with the ability to deliver practical business-focused

Qualifications

• 5+ years legal experience in privacy, litigation, advertising/marketing, regulatory, corporate transactions, or consumer health sectors.
• Must be licensed to practice as an attorney in the US.
• Ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical business advice and decisions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary legal counsel to NA Chief Marketing Officer and US Head of Sales.
• Support privacy and data protection matters across the NA business and related programs.
• Monitor developments in privacy and digital regulation and translate into actionable guidance.
• Deliver training to business stakeholders to embed compliant practices.
• Provide legal support to Sales, Revenue Growth, Trade teams on programs, pricing, promotions, and channel strategy.
• Advise on antitrust, contract, and commercial risk in negotiations, retailer/distributor relationships, and e-commerce.
• Advise on a broad range of commercial agreements including vendor, services, technology, marketing, and procurement.
• Support sustainability, EPR, and EHS initiatives with risk-based business advice.

Skills

Privacy & data protection

Regulatory & compliance

Contract drafting & negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctorate or equivalent law degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Welcome to Haleon. We're a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we've grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter - one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity. Our trusted portfolio of brands - including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® - lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science. Now it's time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose - to deliver better everyday health with humanity - at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.

About the Role

We are seeking a versatile and proactive Senior Counsel North America to join Haleon's legal team, in a broad role supporting a wide range of matters across the North American business. Haleon is a leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of oral health, VMS, and over-the-counter (OTC) healthcare products. This position will provide legal counsel on a variety of cross-category matters supporting the NA business including privacy, digital & tech, sales & trade, contracting, governmental affairs, and EHS/sustainability. The ideal candidate will be practical, collaborative, and comfortable taking decisions and advising cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. The Senior Counsel will report to, and work closely with, the Head of US Legal, and will have substantial interaction with key leaders throughout the North American and global Haleon business. The Senior Counsel will also partner with colleagues throughout Haleon's Group Legal department to bring broad expertise and support as required to help Haleon accomplish its business objectives. This role provides significant opportunities for career development both within the Haleon NA legal team and throughout the broader Haleon Legal department.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as primary legal counsel to the NA Chief Marketing Officer and US Head of Sales.
• Support privacy and data protection matters across the NA business, including in relation to new products, marketing programs, consumer engagement activities, digital health solutions, cookie use, artificial intelligence tools and adtech or martech activities where applicable.
• Monitor developments in privacy, data protection, and digital regulation and translate those developments into actionable advice for the NA business.
• Deliver training and practical guidance to business stakeholders to build awareness and embed compliant ways of working.
• Provide strategic and practical legal support to the Sales, Customer Strategy, Revenue Growth Management, and Trade teams on commercial programs, customer relationships, product pricing and promotional activities, trade spend, and channel strategy.
• Advise on antitrust, competition, Robinson-Patman, contract, and commercial risk considerations in connection with customer negotiations, retailer and distributor arrangements, e-commerce initiatives, trade promotions, rebates, discounts, incentives, disputes, and sales governance processes.
• Advise on a broad range of commercial agreements in support of the North America business, including vendor, services, technology, marketing, digital, procurement, and other operational contracts.
• Support activities related to sustainability, EPR, and EHS/environmental initiatives, by advising on claims, campaigns, partnerships, and related governance matters in a practical, risk-based, and business-focused manner.

Basic Qualifications

• Strong academic background, Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctorate or equivalent law degree
• 5+ years legal experience in one or more of the following substantive areas: Privacy, Litigation, Advertising/Marketing, Regulatory, Corporate Transactions, Consumer Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals and/or Consumer Packaged Goods (science background helpful but not required)
• Must be licensed to practice as an attorney in the US
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new legal concepts quickly, proactively identify issues, and succeed in developing solutions in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills, including careful listening to facilitate understanding of business needs, and the ability to translate complex legal considerations into practical business advice
• Track record of accountability and sound judgment, including ability and willingness to take ownership of projects, prioritize and resolve issues, and obtain business results
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills
• Detail-oriented yet pragmatic approach to problem-solving
• High energy and motivation to learn new areas, stay current with relevant legal developments, influence leadership, and contribute to the success of the business and Group Legal.

Preferred Skills

• In house experience in consumer health/OTC, pharmaceuticals, CPG, or FMCH.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $160,876 - $221,204 plus an 18% on-target bonus.

Location

Location: This role is based in Warren, NJ, and follows a hybrid model, requiring a minimum in-office presence of 3 days per week.

#Li-Hybrid Benefits

Haleon offers a robust Total Reward package that consists of competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits program. This includes a generous 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement and time off programs including 6 months paid parental leave. On day one, you are eligible for benefits, including our healthcare programs where the company pays for the majority of your medical coverage for you and your family. We also offer the opportunity to receive a discretionary bonus based on the achievement of key business performance and other incentive/recognition programs as part of the offering.

Job Posting End Date

2026-10-22

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunities Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected - all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It's important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong. During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees. The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions. Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, Haleon may be required to capture and report expenses Haleon incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure Haleon's compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements.

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Note to candidates

If you are not sure whether the email you received is from Haleon, please get in touch. Welcome to Haleon. We're a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we've grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter - one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity. Our trusted portfolio of brands - including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® - lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science. Now it's time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose - to deliver better everyday health with humanity - at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.