Description:

An American Multinational Financial Services Corporation is seeking an in-house marketing attorney to join An American Multinational Financial Services Corporation Legal team that supports An American Multinational Financial Services Corporation and Sponsorships teams. The position will report to a Vice President, An American Multinational Financial Services Corporation.

This role includes providing advice on U.S. marketing, advertising, offers, promotions, and sponsorships, with an emphasis on drafting and negotiating marketing-related supplier agreements (e.g., agencies, vendors and consultants), drafting and negotiating sponsorship agreements, reviewing marketing and sponsorship communications and creative, and advising on promotional offers, contests and sweepstakes. The candidate should be knowledgeable on applicable legal and regulatory concerns, including marketing and promotions law, privacy, and licensing. An ideal candidate will also have in-house experience partnering with marketing teams, external agencies, and sponsorship partners, and reviewing marketing executions on the fly to meet short deadlines. This position requires a business savvy team player who is collaborative with marketing and legal colleagues and can work with minimal supervision in a fast-moving environment.

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:

8 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor Degree or at least 5 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 2 years of work experience with a PhD
8 years of relevant marketing legal work experience
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
Current member in good standing of a State Bar with the ability to become barred or a registered in-house counsel in the state where this role is located.
Prior experience in contract negotiation and drafting required

Preferred Qualifications:

9 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor Degree or at least 5 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 2 years of work experience with a PhD
8 years of relevant marketing legal work experience
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
Current member in good standing of a State Bar with the ability to become barred or a registered in-house counsel in the state where this role is located.
Prior experience in contract negotiation and drafting required
Prior in-house experience, particularly working together with marketing teams and external agencies
Must possess exceptional analytical ability and advocacy skills, drive execution in a team environment, and the ability to integrate legal advice and business knowledge, while providing balanced advice regarding risks and benefits
Strong legal drafting skills, including drafting/negotiating of marketing supplier contracts and sponsorship contracts
Effective verbal and written communication skills in all interactions with marketing clients, senior management, legal colleagues, external counsel, corporate departments and all levels of employees
Practical and proactive problem-solver with a strong business acumen, must be confident, mature and calm under fire
Must be able to manage numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressure.
Ability and willingness to take initiative to address problems and make continuous process improvements.
Strong organizational skills, prior project management experience is a plus
Sense of humor and commitment to professionalism