Doctorate of Jurisprudence (J.D.) from an accredited law school
Member in good standing of a U.S. State Bar, eligible for Connecticut In-House Counsel Bar
1-3 years of experience as Legal Counsel in an international corporation
Specialized knowledge of marketing and business law preferred
Experience with drafting and negotiating complex contracts
Knowledge of North American legal system and advertising laws
Strong communication and negotiation skills, adaptable to audience
Responsibilities
Support local and global commercial functions, including marketing teams
Review marketing materials for compliance with laws and regulations
Liaise with collaborators regarding intellectual property and content clearance
Collaborate with global legal teams for claims support and brand protection
Draft and negotiate a high volume of commercial contracts
Assist with audits, risk management, and potential litigation
Support Mergers and Acquisitions on contracts and data transfers
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a dynamic, international corporate environment
Collaborative team culture with cross-functional partnerships
Professional development opportunities, including externship recruiting
Exposure to diverse legal challenges in consumer products
Potential for travel domestically and internationally
Full Job Description
Your Tasks
Support local and global commercial functions including but not limited to marketing teams.
Review marketing materials, artwork claims, and company communications (digital, social media, television, and print) for compliance with laws and regulations (e.g. FTC, FDA, NAD, Cosmetic Regulations, MOCRA)
Liaises with internal and external collaborators regarding BDF's intellectual property portfolio, websites, domains, content clearance in the U.S.
Collaborates with Beiersdorf's Global legal teams for claims support, intellectual property and brand protection
Work closely with commercial teams to ensure understanding of the business in order to provide legal advice or assist with escalating/proactively addressing topics
Partner cross-functionally, with global legal colleagues to support various project initiatives
Drafts and negotiates a high volume of various commercial contracts (e.g. commercial, marketing, etc.)
Drafts contract templates and other legal documents including but not limited to working within global group standards and global framework agreements
Stay abreast of any applicable changes in regulations, laws, as well as legal challenges occurring in similarly situations industries and update legal with relevant developments
Assists with audits and other risk management initiatives
Assists with any potential/pending litigation or disputes as needed
Support Mergers and Acquisitions and post-merger integrations on topics such as contracts and data transfers
Assists with management the contract library and any applicable contract databases, including uploading and tracking of documents
Assist with administration of contract lifecycle management database and contract routing
Assist with corporate housekeeping matters as needed
Assist with compliance program, trains colleagues on legal and company policies when necessary, and tracks and reports
Track legal costs, and process invoices, purchase orders etc. for dept
Perform administrative duties including organizing the department budget, leading and maintaining digital and/or physical files, submitting and filing paperwork.
Assist with externship recruiting and supporting interns and law clerks
Provide assistance with other company initiatives
Assist with other matters and provide coverage for North America Legal department as needed
Your Profile
Doctorate of Jurisprudence (J.D.) from an accredited law school
A member, in good standing of a U.S. State Bar with the ability to practice law in Connecticut or eligible for the Connecticut In-House Counsel Bar
1-3 years of experience as Legal Counsel or in a similar position in the legal department of an international corporation
Specialized knowledge of marketing law and business law topics is preferred
Ability to spot legal issues across subject areas and facilitate conversations with the right subject matter authorities to ensure the delivery of comprehensive, actionable legal counsel to collaborators
Experience with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts
Experience with advertising laws/regulations and intellectual property
Knowledge and experience of North American legal system, rules and regulations
Consumer products or in-house counsel experience strongly preferred
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Strong, clear, concise communication skills that can adapt based on the audience
Positive team member and active contributor in a team environment
Excellent time management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
Strong attention to detail, responsive and well organized
Must be pro-active and have creative problem solving skills
The ability to travel domestically and internationally (
Role is based in Stamford, CT.
Base Salary Range: $94k-$118k base salary Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills and other factors.
We are looking for a JUNIORCORPORATE COUNSEL within the New York Metropolitan area commutable to our Stamford area to lead various legal and compliance initiatives in the United States. This role will partner with various stakeholders, including senior business partner across Beiersdorf.
Additional information
Having trouble applying? Go to www.BeiersdorfUSA.com to search our careers page.
About BEIERSDORF
Beiersdorf is a German personal care company that specializes in the production of skin care and beauty products. The company was founded in 1882 and is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. Beiersdorf is known for its strong portfolio of brands, including Nivea, Eucerin, and La Prairie. The company operates in over 170 countries and has a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Beiersdorf is committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact and support local communities.
