Senior Corporate Counsel

Covista • Chicago, IL

3d • $180,000 - $205,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Corporate Counsel (Marketing) provides legal counsel and guidance on communications, marketing, and advertising, reporting to the VP, Deputy General Counsel. The role ensures compliance with federal, state, and international regulations, reviews marketing materials, and advises on consumer protection issues. The position supports Covista’s educational institutions and may provide legal support to one or more operating divisions or additional functional departments. It calls for exceptional experience, a practical, solution-driven, business-based approach, and strong interpersonal skills to develop prompt, constructive solutions for operational personnel and executives across the organization.

The role operates in a hybrid environment with four in-office days per week, Monday through Thursday, and collaborates with colleagues across a complex, highly regulated international organization.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• At least 3 years of in-house legal experience.
• Experience advising in a regulated environment.
• Expertise in risk management, compliance, and regulatory frameworks related to marketing and advertising.
• Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Experience advising on regulations and industry guidelines applicable to mobile, social media, and traditional marketing, including CAN-SPAM, CCPA, COPPA, GDPR, TCPA, FTC Endorsement and Testimonial Guidelines, and telemarketing sales rules.
• Must be in good standing with the Illinois State Bar.
• Excellent oral and written client management and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a fluid, fast-paced, highly collaborative team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to quickly assess risk and opportunity.
• Strong work ethic, customer service orientation, and ability to prioritize conflicting demands from multiple business clients.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of management, manage multiple projects simultaneously, exercise sound judgment, work independently and efficiently, and meet deadlines while producing consistently high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive self-starter with strong leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

• At least 7 years of substantive law firm and/or in-house legal experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing legal counsel and guidance on marketing and advertising matters for Covista and its educational institutions.
• Develop proactive strategies to ensure compliance with existing and contemplated federal, state, and international laws and regulations.
• Review and approve marketing content for compliance with applicable laws, including FTC regulations, the CAN-SPAM Act, and advertising laws.
• Conduct legal and regulatory compliance risk assessments, propose creative solutions, and help advance business objectives.
• Lead a group of colleagues conducting initial reviews of marketing and external-facing materials.
• Manage escalations, collaborate across teams, and develop solutions that enable business partners to achieve their goals.
• Update and manage the claims library and serve as the first point of contact for inquiries from the internal team.
• Provide legal guidance on sweepstakes, contests, and promotional campaigns, ensuring compliance with state, federal, and international regulations.
• Advise marketing teams on social media and testimonial issues, including disclosure requirements and endorsement guidelines.
• May provide legal counsel and guidance to one or more institutions on operational matters.
• May advise additional functional departments on the legal implications of their activities.
• Complete other assigned projects and duties and comply with all policies and standards.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement program with a 6% employer match
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy
• 12 paid holidays
• Eligibility to participate in an annual incentive program, subject to program rules and applicable factors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree