Advertising & Promotions Partner

About the role

The Position

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking an experienced Advertising, Marketing, and Promotions Partner to help grow our Advertising and Brand Protection team. The ideal candidate will have significant expertise in traditional and new media advertising, marketing, and promotions matters and embrace the opportunity to help grow our nationally recognized practice.

The Company

This is an opportunity to work with the Best. We are Michael Best & Friedrich, LLP. We are a full-service law firm with more than 350 lawyers and technical professionals who work in collaborative, interdisciplinary practices to serve clients around the world. We work with companies in all kinds of industries, as well as trade associations, nonprofits, educational institutions, governments, family trusts, and high-net-worth individuals. Since our firm’s founding in 1848, we’ve continuously evolved to meet our clients’ changing needs and expectations. One thing remains the same: For generations, clients have relied on Michael Best for exceptional legal service and business acumen.

The Location

We have offices in Wisconsin (Green Bay, Milwaukee, Madison, Waukesha); Illinois (Chicago); Utah (Salt Lake City); Colorado (Denver, Broomfield); Texas (Austin); North Carolina (Charlotte, Raleigh, Wilmington); California (Los Angeles); Nebraska (Lincoln) and Washington D.C. Our contemporary offices spaces are ideal for concentration and collaboration supporting our culture of working together to make great things happen for our clients. This position is located in any of our office locations.

Responsibilities

Knowledge Base & Education:

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school
• Excellent academic credentials
• A minimum of 10 years of specialized experience in advertising law, with a proven record of successful client representation
• Provide expert legal counsel on advertising, marketing, and promotions matters in traditional and new media, including ad campaigns, promotions, sponsorships, branded entertainment, activations, endorsements, and user-generated content
• Protect clients’ business interests and brand elements in all aspects of a campaign’s life cycle, from concept, to clearance, implementation, activation, and data collection and use
• Counsel clients to avoid and respond to challenges from government agencies, competitors, and consumers for alleged false advertising and unfair sales/marketing practices
• Lead litigation of false advertising and unfair competition claims in court and before NAD
• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships, actively participating in business development initiatives to further expand our advertising, marketing and promotions practice

Adaptability

Ability to learn and embrace new skills and best practices as the position evolves and Firm needs change

Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team

Collaboration

Ability to lead and mentor junior attorneys and legal staff

Ability to develop relationships and foster teamwork at all levels of the Firm

Communication

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of internal and external clients, attorneys, and staff

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong negotiation and advocacy skills, with experience in litigation false advertising and unfair competition claims

Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations with tact and discretion

Problem Solving Skills

Ability and confidence to identify and analyze issues, make decisions, and initiate actions/solutions

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment

Agility to respond to unexpected challenges, including proactively developing innovative solutions to complex problems while maintaining a professional demeanor

Professionalism

Ability to maintain composure and demonstrate good judgment

Valid authorization to work in the U.S.

Benefits

To be considered for this position, please submit an application via our online portal.

Recruitment Agencies: Michael Best is not accepting unsolicited agency resumes for this position. Please do not forward resumes to our careers email address or any Firm employees. Michael Best is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, Michael Best Strategies LLC, and Michael Best Consulting LLC (collectively known as "Michael Best") are steadfastly committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination based upon age, race, religion, color, disability, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact our Recruiting team at 414.225.4999 or careers@michaelbest.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

For California, Colorado, District of Columbia, and Illinois applicants only: The annual compensation range for this role in our California, Colorado, District of Columbia, and Illinois offices starts at $240,000. The salary range reflects our good-faith expectation for this role at the time of posting. Final compensation will depend on experience, skills, and internal equity. Individuals in this role are eligible to participate in Michael Best’s bonus program, subject to the program’s conditions and restrictions.