Overview
An established personal injury law firm with offices nationwide is seeking a results-driven In-House General Counsel & Advertising Attorney. This hybrid role combines responsibilities for providing strategic legal guidance on advertising compliance, regulatory risk management, and firm operations. The position involves close collaboration with leadership and marketing teams to ensure compliance while supporting growth and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
General Counsel / Internal Legal Duties
- Serve as the primary in-house legal advisor, counseling executive leadership on legal risk, regulatory compliance, and strategic initiatives.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of internal contracts, including vendor agreements, marketing agreements, technology contracts, NDAs, and partnership arrangements.
- Develop, implement, and maintain internal legal policies and compliance programs.
- Advise on corporate governance, entity compliance, and regulatory filings across multiple jurisdictions.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate legal, regulatory, and reputational risks related to firm operations and growth initiatives.
- Manage relationships with outside counsel to ensure cost-effective use of external legal resources.
Advertising & Marketing Compliance Duties
- Review, approve, and provide legal guidance on all advertising and marketing materials across digital, social media, broadcast, print, and emerging platforms.
- Ensure compliance with state bar advertising rules, professional responsibility standards, FTC regulations, consumer protection laws, and applicable state laws.
- Advise marketing teams on permissible claims, disclosures, disclaimers, testimonials, endorsements, and influencer partnerships.
- Draft and review advertising disclaimers, terms of service, privacy policies, and website content.
- Monitor changes in advertising regulations and ethics rules, proactively updating internal stakeholders and marketing practices.
- Collaborate with marketing, data, and technology teams to evaluate legal risks related to analytics, automation, AI-driven marketing tools, and consumer data usage.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Active U.S. Attorney Bar license (required).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in advertising law and contracts.
- Strong understanding of HR compliance, contract law, and advertising regulations.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in-house or at a law firm.
- Familiarity with law firm operations and billing processes.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $120,000 to $150,000 annually.
- Health and dental insurance.
- Retirement contributions.
- Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits and bar dues reimbursement.
- Performance-based bonuses tied to external case success.