Senior Legal Counsel, Personal Health (Cambridge, MA or Stamford, CT)
About The Position
Provide Philips North America's Personal Health businesses with expert advice on marketing and selling our renowned products such as the award-winning Norelco grooming tools, the famous Sonicare oral care products, and the highly acclaimed Avent mother and childcare items. Responsibilities include providing strategic marketing counsel, supporting sales and distribution, and drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, including innovative models like insurance payors and subscriptions. Ideal for a business lawyer with strong experience in consumer product marketing, claims substantiation, and sales agreements across diverse customer segments. Serve as a legal advisor within a multidisciplinary team, collaborating across the Global Legal Function and engaging stakeholders at all levels. May include oversight of legal staff to ensure aligned legal strategy and execution across business initiatives.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in a law firm or in-house law department for consumer-packaged goods (CPG).
- Strong knowledge of key regulatory frameworks such as the FTC, FDA, CPSC, Lanham Act, state consumer protection laws, and the Robinson-Patman Act.
- Experience includes managing litigation, overseeing outside counsel, and handling matters before the National Advertising Division (NAD).
- Proficient in advising on marketing claims, promotional materials, and product sales to major retailers.
- Holds a working knowledge of privacy regulations and experience supporting international operations or working within multinational corporations.
- Bachelor's / Master's in Law; J.D. required, admitted to practice in the United States.
- You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position .
- flexible and results-driven legal professional with strong communication, organizational, and project management skills; adept at handling diverse legal matters independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments.
Nice To Haves
- Expertise within medical device marketing is a bonus.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal guidance on marketing and sales initiatives, including advertising, promotions, contests, sponsorships, product placements, and influencer agreements to ensure compliance.
- Support sales across retail, consumer, dental, and insurance channels with tailored legal advice.
- Draft and negotiate agreements for direct-to-consumer, subscription, and insurance-based sales models.
- Provide contract support and strategic advice for retail sales operations, including compliance with Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) policies and the Robinson-Patman Act.
- Draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts and providing legal support for healthcare-professional engagements within the Personal Health sector.
- Skilled in navigating complex regulatory frameworks affecting consumer products, including medical devices, with a strong understanding of laws enforced by the FTC, FDA, EPA, CPSC, the Lanham Act, and California Proposition 65.
- Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional legal teams and business stakeholders to align legal strategies with organizational objectives, particularly in contract and marketing matters.
- Manages a broad range of litigation matters, including product liability, competitive advertising challenges, and other legal disputes, ensuring alignment with business strategy.
- Demonstrates strong drafting skills and the ability to identify legal and business risks with precision.
- Communicates legal and commercial risks clearly and concisely to business stakeholders.
- Operates effectively in a fast-paced environment, consistently meeting business needs, even under tight deadlines.
Benefits
- Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
