Senior Counsel North America

Haleon • Warren Township, NJ

1d • $160,876 - $221,204 • Hybrid

About The Position

Haleon is seeking a versatile and proactive Senior Counsel to support a broad range of legal matters across its North American business, which develops, manufactures, and markets oral health, vitamins, minerals and supplements, and over-the-counter healthcare products. The role provides legal counsel on privacy, digital and technology, sales and trade, commercial contracting, governmental affairs, and environmental, health, safety, and sustainability matters. The Senior Counsel will advise cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced environment and work closely with the Head of US Legal, key North American and global business leaders, and colleagues across Group Legal. The role offers opportunities for career development within Haleon’s North American legal team and the broader Legal department.

This is a full-time hybrid position based at Haleon’s Warren, New Jersey location, with at least three days per week in the office. Limited periodic travel to other offices may be required.

Requirements

• Strong academic background, including a bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctorate or equivalent law degree.
• At least 5 years of legal experience in one or more of the following areas: privacy, litigation, advertising/marketing, regulatory, corporate transactions, consumer healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or consumer packaged goods.
• Licensed to practice as an attorney in the United States.
• Ability to learn and apply new legal concepts quickly, proactively identify issues, and develop solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, including careful listening to understand business needs and the ability to translate complex legal considerations into practical business advice.
• Accountability and sound judgment, including willingness to own projects, prioritize and resolve issues, and obtain business results.
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills.
• Detail-oriented yet pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
• High energy and motivation to learn new areas, stay current with relevant legal developments, influence leadership, and contribute to business and Group Legal success.

Nice To Haves

• In-house experience in consumer health/OTC, pharmaceuticals, CPG, or FMCH.
• Science background is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary legal counsel to the North American Chief Marketing Officer and US Head of Sales.
• Support privacy and data protection matters across the North American business, including new products, marketing programs, consumer engagement activities, digital health solutions, cookie use, artificial intelligence tools, and applicable adtech or martech activities.
• Monitor privacy, data protection, and digital regulatory developments and translate them into actionable advice for the North American business.
• Deliver training and practical guidance to business stakeholders to build awareness and embed compliant ways of working.
• Provide strategic and practical legal support to Sales, Customer Strategy, Revenue Growth Management, and Trade teams on commercial programs, customer relationships, product pricing and promotional activities, trade spend, and channel strategy.
• Advise on antitrust, competition, Robinson-Patman, contract, and commercial risk considerations concerning customer negotiations, retailer and distributor arrangements, e-commerce initiatives, trade promotions, rebates, discounts, incentives, disputes, and sales governance processes.
• Advise on commercial agreements supporting the North American business, including vendor, services, technology, marketing, digital, procurement, and other operational contracts.
• Support sustainability, EPR, and EHS/environmental initiatives by advising on claims, campaigns, partnerships, and related governance matters in a practical, risk-based, and business-focused manner.
• Work closely with the Head of US Legal and partner with North American and global business leaders and Group Legal colleagues.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits program.
• Generous 401(k) plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Time-off programs, including 6 months of paid parental leave.
• Healthcare programs available from day one, with the company paying the majority of medical coverage for the employee and family.
• Opportunity to receive a discretionary bonus based on achievement of key business performance.
• Other incentive and recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

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