Brand License Compliance Director

PIM Brands • Park Ridge, IL

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Brand License Compliance Director oversees operational compliance with all licensing terms, regulations, and contractual obligations under a new licensing agreement with a globally recognized brand. The Director will build and oversee a compliance program from the ground up, with potential to expand it to other brand lines of business. Operating under the Legal Department, the role serves as the internal compliance authority and subject matter expert for the licensing agreement, collaborating with Finance, Marketing, Creative R&D, Manufacturing, and other teams throughout the product lifecycle. The Director manages deadlines, reporting, payment obligations, delivery commitments, quality standards, royalty compliance, and licensor requirements. The position also designs compliance frameworks and procedures, develops training and communications, and delivers metrics and reports to senior leadership and the licensor.

The role is based at PIM Brands’ Global Headquarters in Park Ridge, New Jersey, and reports to the General Counsel. It is on-site Monday through Friday, with remote work once per month on a Friday and Summer Fridays between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend. Travel of up to 25% to Somerset, New Jersey, is required, with occasional international travel to Spain.

Requirements

• 8+ years of brand license management experience.
• 5+ years of compliance, audit, or regulatory experience within the CPG industry.
• Experience in CPG and/or manufacturing environments.
• Experience developing and implementing compliance frameworks for licensing programs.
• Track record of creating internal compliance procedures aligned with licensor standards.
• Strong knowledge of internal audits, legal, compliance, and auditing practices.
• Advanced ability to produce metrics, dashboards, reports, and presentations for senior leadership and licensors.
• Proficiency with SAP S/4HANA, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear insights and actionable steps.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Solid financial acumen, including royalty management.
• High ethical standards, sound judgment, and ability to influence at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to enforce compliance and accountability.
• Strong influencing skills and executive presence and communication skills.
• Self-directed, with the ability to work independently and cross-functionally.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills across management levels.
• Ability to operate effectively in complex and ambiguous situations while maintaining productivity in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to travel up to 25% to Somerset, New Jersey, with occasional international travel to Spain.
• Ability to work on-site Monday through Friday, with remote work once per month on a Friday and Summer Fridays during the stated season.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, sales, audit, compliance, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of required reports, maintain organized internal records, and respond to licensor reporting requirements.
• Manage payment obligations and work with Finance to anticipate and address potential obstacles to meeting contractual deadlines.
• Oversee delivery commitments, including timelines, product accuracy, order fulfillment, and complaint resolution.
• Translate quality standards in client and licensor agreements into actionable guidelines and controls for internal teams.
• Monitor domestic and international factory quality control and production, coordinating with internal teams to meet licensor standards and approved specifications.
• Manage documentation and independent audit reviews related to quality approvals, testing results, and compliance reviews.
• Ensure royalty payments are made on time in coordination with Accounting.
• Assist with customer discount and rebate programs and ensure applicable credits are applied against royalty payments.
• Serve as the internal subject matter expert on the licensing agreement and support decision-making and future product-lifecycle strategy.
• Design, implement, and oversee compliance frameworks for licensing-agreement programs and ensure adherence to licensor requirements.
• Develop, document, and maintain internal compliance procedures aligned with licensor standards.
• Create, manage, and deliver compliance metrics, dashboards, reports, and executive presentations for senior leadership and licensor reporting.
• Develop and oversee communications and training for internal business teams.
• Understand and uphold the licensing agreement, especially its deadlines and exacting provisions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package effective day one, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and insurance plans.
• Total compensation package including bonus, 401(k) plan match, and other incentives, based on eligibility and position.
• Personal time off, vacation time, floating days, and observed holidays.
• Business-casual dress.
• Opportunity for internal career advancement in an entrepreneurial and innovative culture.
• Professional development and training opportunities across the organization.
• Summer Fridays between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director