Associate General Counsel - MS
WITHIN, United States
Job Description
About the Role: As an Associate General Counsel, you will play a crucial role in providing legal guidance and support across various aspects of our marketing agency's operations. This position requires a strong legal background, familiarity with the legal needs of marketing agencies, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. You will work closely with the General Counsel and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure legal compliance, manage risks, and protect the company's interests.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to;
- Legal Compliance: Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards related to marketing activities, data privacy, intellectual property, consumer protection, and advertising.
- Contract Management: Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including client agreements, vendor contracts, licensing agreements, and partnership agreements. Provide guidance on contractual obligations and terms.
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identify legal risks and provide proactive advice to mitigate potential issues. Develop and implement policies and procedures to manage legal and compliance risks effectively.
- Intellectual Property: Manage intellectual property matters, including trademark registrations, copyright protection, and licensing agreements. Conduct intellectual property clearance searches and address infringement claims when necessary.
- Dispute Resolution: Assist in resolving legal disputes, including client disputes, contract disagreements, and employment matters. Collaborate with external counsel as needed.
- Legal Research and Analysis: Stay up to date with legal developments and industry trends affecting the marketing sector. Conduct legal research, analyze findings, and provide recommendations to stakeholders.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited U.S. law school.
- Admitted to the Bar in a U.S. State (preferably New York).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as an attorney with extensive marketing industry experience and/or marketing agency clients.
- Strong knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, regulations, and industry guidelines impacting the marketing industry.
- Experience in contract drafting, negotiation, and management.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
- Strong business acumen and the ability to balance legal considerations with commercial objectives.
Benefits
About Us:
WITHIN is the world's first Performance Branding company, partnering with some of the biggest brands in the world to drive business growth through innovative marketing strategies. Our integrated operating model collapses the traditional marketing silos between creative and media, performance and brand, and across media channels. With a full suite of offerings including media, creative, SEO, Lifecycle, Retail Media, Affiliate and Influencer, we’re able to work with our brand partners in an integrated fashion, allowing us to align marketing strategies back to core business objectives. Client teams at WITHIN are trained on how to always act as a trusted business partner, acting as a fiduciary to client needs above our own.
Teams at WITHIN have the ability to work with iconic brands such as The North Face, Timberland, Movado Watches and Jose Cuervo. Everyone at WITHIN wants to grow and be challenged. It’s a collaborative place made up of small, closely knit and versatile teams that are fast and adaptive to solve problems and build systems.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits based on ability level including:
- Base salary DOE
- Unlimited vacation policy
- Monthly Phone Stipend
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options
- 401(K) plan with matching
- Remote work opportunities (This is a remote role, but must be based in Missisippi)
- Bonus Perk - $50/week Seamless allowance