Assistant General Counsel, Advertising & Marketing Counsel

Church & Dwight•Ewing, NJ

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Church & Dwight is seeking an Assistant General Counsel specializing in advertising and marketing counsel for FDA-regulated consumer products, including cosmetics, medical devices, OTC drugs, and homeopathic drugs. The role supports advertising and marketing for these products in the United States and Church & Dwight’s international markets, and counsels Marketing, Sales, Quality, Regulatory, and R&D on legal, regulatory, commercial, and advertising matters. The position requires a strong foundation in FDA regulation, practical business judgment, excellent communication skills, and the initiative and learning agility to develop expertise in additional areas as business needs evolve. The role serves as primary day-to-day legal counsel for assigned brands and provides practical advice on strategic issues and risk management. This is a hybrid role based in Ewing, New Jersey. In-person attendance is required Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with remote work options on Mondays and Fridays.

Requirements

BA/BS and JD degrees from accredited institutions.
At least 10 years of law firm and/or in-house corporate law experience.
Member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar.
Strong FDA-regulatory foundation, including expertise supporting advertising and marketing for FDA-regulated consumer products.
Ability to work effectively with corporate management and business partners at all levels of the organization.
Strong judgment, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated business orientation and ability to serve as a trusted advisor and cross-functional business partner.
Clear, concise oral and written communication skills, including the ability to provide practical advice and recommendations.

Nice To Haves

Intellectual curiosity and learning agility, with willingness to take on new challenges and develop expertise in new areas.

Responsibilities

Review and advise on product claims, substantiation, labeling and packaging, advertising, promotional materials, consumer responses, and other external communications.
Act as primary day-to-day legal counsel for assigned brands, taking ownership of matters and providing practical advice on strategic issues and risk management.
Provide clear, concise, timely advice and recommend practical solutions.
Drive matters to timely resolution by coordinating with stakeholders, identifying next steps, and escalating issues when appropriate.
Proactively develop expertise in new areas and take on additional responsibilities based on evolving business needs.
Counsel Marketing, Sales, Quality, Regulatory, and R&D on legal, regulatory, commercial, and advertising matters.