Junior Counsel

Caring for skin means caring for people.It all started with a pharmacist and a dream almost 140 years ago. Today, Beiersdorf is a global company with iconic brands — Coppertone, Aquaphor, Eucerin and NIVEA — focused on providing innovative, clinically-proven and safe skin and sun care solutions to more than 500 million consumers in over 200 countries — making people feel comfortable in their own skin.At Beiersdorf, we care beyond skin. We care for people — our employees, our customers, our consumers and our communities — and our planet. We know that diversity of thought, backgrounds, experience and perspective enriches our culture and cultivate innovation and ingenuity. We know that responsibly-sourced, sustainable products and packaging make for a more sustainable future. And we know that when your skin feels better, you feel better.A welcoming workplace that offers personal and professional growth for all individuals.At Beiersdorf, you’ll find:A welcoming workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and belonging where every team member feels valued, respected, and supportedForward-thinking teams that enjoy exciting work and the ability to make an impactA dynamic community of life-long learners that values competence, proficiency and the ability to learn as well as hard skills and established expertiseA purpose-led company that cares about your personal and professional development with the right balance of structure and flexibility to thriveA collaborative culture that leads with care, trust, simplicity and courageUnique benefits that consider the whole person.We understand that you have a life outside of work, and we support you with unique benefits including:Generous and flexible PTO policySummer Friday hoursPaid Parental LeaveComprehensive Wellness and Benefits programCash Balance Plan (similar to a pension)401k matchGrowing number of Employee Resource Groups or affinity groups - to cultivate relevant connections and belonging with other colleaguesDynamic work model – a hybrid model of at least 3 days in-office collaborationExperience, skills and competencies that lend themselves to this role:We know that experience comes in all forms and we’re not necessarily looking for individuals who can start fast (‘check all the boxes’) but may bring a unique blend of competence and capabilities that can grow into a role and/or bring news skills to the team.Overview:We are looking for JUNIOR COUNSEL based in Stamford, Connecticut office to lead various legal and compliance initiatives in the United States.Reporting to the Head of Legal Affairs for North America, this crucial role will partner with various collaborators across the Beiersdorf business to protect and grow the brand.ResponsibilitiesSupport commercial functions including but not limited to marketingReviews marketing materials, artwork claims, and company communications (digital, social media, television, and print) for compliance with laws and regulations (e.g. FTC, FDA, NAD, Cosmetic Regulations, MOCRA)Liaises with internal and external collaborators regarding BDF’s intellectual property portfolio, websites, domains, content clearance in the U.S.Collaborates with Beiersdorf’s Global legal teams for intellectual property and brand protectionWork closely with commercial teams to ensure understanding of the business in order to provide legal advice or assist with escalating/proactively addressing topicsPartner cross-functionally, with global legal colleagues to support various project initiativesDrafts and negotiates a high volume of various commercial contracts (e.g. commercial, marketing, etc.)Drafts contract templates and other legal documents including but not limited to working within global group standards and global framework agreementsStay abreast of any applicable changes in regulations, laws, as well as legal challenges occurring in similarly situations industries and update legal with relevant developmentsAssists with audits and other risk management initiativesAssists with any potential/pending litigation or disputes as neededSupport Mergers and Acquisitions and post-merger integrations on topics such as contracts and data transfersAssists with management the contract library and any applicable contract databases, including uploading and tracking of documentsAssist with administration of contract lifecycle management database and contract routingAssist with Corporate Housekeeping matters as neededAssist with compliance program, trains colleagues on legal and company policies when necessary, and tracks and reportsTrack legal costs, and process invoices, purchase orders etc. for deptPerform administrative duties including organizing the department budget, leading and maintaining digital and/or physical files, submitting and filing paperwork.Assist with externship recruiting and supporting interns and law clerksProvide assistance with other company initiativesAssist with other matters and provide coverage for North America Legal department as neededQualifications:Doctorate of Jurisprudence (J.D.) from an accredited law schoolA member, in good standing of a U.S. State Bar with the ability to practice law in Connecticut or eligible for the Connecticut In-House Counsel Bar1-2 years of experience as Legal Counsel or in a similar position in the legal department of an international corporationSpecialized knowledge of the, marketing law and business law topicsAbility to spot legal issues across subject areas and facilitate conversations with the right subject matter authorities to ensure the delivery of comprehensive, actionable legal counsel to collaboratorsExperience with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contractsExperience with advertising laws/regulations and intellectual propertyKnowledge and experience of North American legal system, rules and regulationsConsumer products or in-house counsel experience strongly preferredExcellent oral and written communication skills in EnglishStrong, clear, concise communication skills that can adapt based on the audiencePositive team member and active contributor in a team environmentCollaborative, pro-active, solution-oriented approachStrong PowerPoint and presentation skillsStrong negotiation and facilitation skillsAble to perform administrative tasks as neededExcellent time management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneouslyStrong attention to detail, responsive and well organizedMust be pro-active and have creative problem solving skillsThe ability to travel domestically and internationally (

Additional informationAt Beiersdorf, we embrace Diversity and aim to provide equal opportunities to all of our applicants – regardless of e.g. gender, sexual identity, nationality, ethnicity, religion or ideology, disability or age. We would therefore kindly ask you to include only information and data in your documents which are relevant for the assessment of your application (e.g. curriculum vitae with relevant references and certificates). For instance, please feel free to upload your CV without a picture.Beiersdorf North America Company Culture HighlightsWinner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Outlook 2024Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Sales Team 2023, 2024Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Leadership Teams 2023Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Culture 2023Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Compensation 2022, 2023Winner of Comparably's Award for Happiest Employees 2022,2023Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company for Diversity 2022Beiersdorf North America is ranked in the top 5% of companies for CEO rating on ComparablyBeiersdorf North America is ranked in the top 10% of companies for Leadership rating on ComparablyCheck us out on Comparably:

https://www.comparably.com/companies/beiersdorfHaving trouble applying? Go to www.BeiersdorfUSA.com to search our careers page. Beiersdorf is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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