9-20 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview:

A law firm in Chicago, IL, is seeking a highly experienced Advertising, Marketing, and Promotions Partner to provide expert legal counsel on advertising-related matters in traditional and new media. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in successfully representing clients in false advertising and unfair competition claims, as well as a strong ability to cultivate client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives.

Job Details:

• Provide expert legal counsel on advertising, marketing, and promotions matters in traditional and new media, including ad campaigns, promotions, sponsorships, branded entertainment, activations, endorsements, and user-generated content.
• Protect clients’ business interests and brand elements throughout the campaign life cycle, from concept to clearance, implementation, activation, and data collection and use.
• Counsel clients to avoid and respond to challenges from government agencies, competitors, and consumers for alleged false advertising and unfair sales/marketing practices.
• Lead litigation of false advertising and unfair competition claims in court and before NAD.
• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships, actively participating in business development initiatives to further expand the advertising, marketing, and promotions practice.

Requirements:

• . from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• 10 years of specialized experience in advertising law, with a proven record of successful client representation.
• Ability to learn and embrace new skills and best practices as the position evolves and the Firm needs change.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior attorneys and legal staff.
• Ability to develop relationships and foster teamwork at all levels of the Firm.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of internal and external clients, attorneys, and staff.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills, with experience in litigating false advertising and unfair competition claims.
• Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations with tact and discretion.
• Ability and confidence to identify and analyze issues, make decisions, and initiate actions/solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Agility to respond to unexpected challenges, including proactively developing innovative solutions to complex problems while maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Ability to maintain composure and demonstrate good judgment.

Job Location: Chicago, IL

Benefits Offered:

• Medical; Dental; Vision Care; Health Savings Accounts; Flexible Spending Accounts; Wellness Program; Employee and Family Assistance Program; Competitive Base Pay; Outstanding Benefits; Unlimited PTO Plus 10 Paid Holidays; Performance Recognition; ABA, State and Local Bar Membership Fee Reimbursement; 401(k) with Company Contribution; Short Term Disability Plan; Long Term Disability Plan; Life Insurance; Critical Illness Insurance; Parental/Family Leave; Respected Organization with Collaborative Culture; Growing Firm with an Exciting Future; Healthy Work-Life Balance; Flexible Remote Work Policy (Ability to work remote up to days per week); Contemporary Work Environment; Positive and Respectful Work Climate.

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