Legal Counsel - Marketing

Glanbia has a unique portfolio of better nutrition brands and ingredients, addressing growing consumer demand in major health and nutrition categories. Glanbia Performance Nutrition is home to leading consumer brands in performance and lifestyle nutrition, including Optimum Nutrition, the world's number one sports nutrition brand. Job Summary:Glanbia Performance Nutrition is seeking a talented and business-minded Legal Counsel with focus on Marketing and Claims to join our Legal Department. This role will provide strategic legal guidance on the advertising, labeling and marketing compliance of a portfolio of food, beverage and dietary supplement products. Responsibilities:Marketing and Advertising Compliance & Litigation SupportProvide day-to-day legal counseling on advertising, marketing, labeling and compliance matters involving food, beverage and dietary supplement productsEvaluate claims substantiation assessments in partnership with Regulatory and Scientific AffairsSupport litigation management and threatened claims, demand letters and investigations involving advertising, labeling and consumer protection matters and assist with responses to regulatory inquiries, challenges, competitor disputes and self-regulatory proceedingsDraft, review and negotiate various marketing and advertising-related agreements, including sponsorship, promotion, talent, endorsement and event-related partnerships Client Interaction & CounselingProvide creative and proactive advice on a broad range of legal issues to proactively manage legal risks where exposures existMaintain a working knowledge of all company policies and procedures, including laws and regulations applicable to the businessDevelop relationships to become a trusted advisor, creative problem-solver and partner to cross-functional groupsDevelop and deliver training materials and practical legal guidance for marketing, innovation and commercial teams Education/Experience:J.D. degree with strong academic credentials from a top U.S. law schoolAt least 5 years of related legal experience, preferably in law firm or consumer products industryStrong understanding of federal and global consumer protection laws and labeling, marketing and advertising statutes, regulations and guidelines applicable to sale of food and dietary supplementsMember in good standing of at least one state bar association (IL preferred) The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in FDA and FTC law, claims substantiation, advertising review, consumer protection law and litigation trends, coupled with the judgment and practicality necessary to operate in a fast-paced consumer products environment. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic legal department with great potential for personal growth and professional development. What we would like to offer you!The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health & dental plan, competitive salary, 401K. Apply now and make a difference in the world of health and wellness! Glanbia provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles; the annual salary for this role is $130,000 - $160,000 plus an annual bonus. This range may not be applicable to other locations and targeted salary is midpoint of range. Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role.