Senior Counsel North America

Welcome to Haleon. Were a purpose-driven world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of just three years since our launch weve grown evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.

Our trusted portfolio of brands including Sensodyne Panadol Advil Voltaren Theraflu Otrivin and Centrum lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.

Now its time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose to deliver better everyday health with humanity at the heart of everything we do. It unites us inspires us and challenges us to be better every day driven by our agile performance-focused culture.

About the Role

We are seeking a versatile and proactive Senior Counsel North America to join Haleons legal team in a broad role supporting a wide range of matters across the North American business. Haleon is a leader in the development manufacturing and marketing of oral health VMS and over-the-counter (OTC) healthcare products. This position will provide legal counsel on a variety of cross-category matters supporting the NA business including privacy digital & tech sales & trade contracting governmental affairs and EHS/sustainability. The ideal candidate will be practical collaborative and comfortable taking decisions and advising cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

The Senior Counsel will report to and work closely with the Head of US Legal and will have substantial interaction with key leaders throughout the North American and global Haleon business. The Senior Counsel will also partner with colleagues throughout Haleons Group Legal department to bring broad expertise and support as required to help Haleon accomplish its business objectives. This role provides significant opportunities for career development both within the Haleon NA legal team and throughout the broader Haleon Legal department.

This is a full-time hybrid position requiring three days per week in the office reporting to Haleons Warren NJ location. Periodic travel to other offices may be required on a limited basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as primary legal counsel to the NA Chief Marketing Officer and US Head of Sales.
• Support privacy and data protection matters across the NA business including in relation to new products marketing programs consumer engagement activities digital health solutions cookie use artificial intelligence tools and adtech or martech activities where applicable.
• Monitor developments in privacy data protection and digital regulation and translate those developments into actionable advice for the NA business.
• Deliver training and practical guidance to business stakeholders to build awareness and embed compliant ways of working.
• Provide strategic and practical legal support to the Sales Customer Strategy Revenue Growth Management and Trade teams on commercial programs customer relationships product pricing and promotional activities trade spend and channel strategy.
• Advise on antitrust competition Robinson-Patman contract and commercial risk considerations in connection with customer negotiations retailer and distributor arrangements e-commerce initiatives trade promotions rebates discounts incentives disputes and sales governance processes.
• Advise on a broad range of commercial agreements in support of the North America business including vendor services technology marketing digital procurement and other operational contracts.
• Support activities related to sustainability EPR and EHS/environmental initiatives by advising on claims campaigns partnerships and related governance matters in a practical risk-based and business-focused manner.

Why you

Basic Qualifications

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications skills and attributes:

• Strong academic background Bachelors Degree and Juris Doctorate or equivalent law degree
• 5 years legal experience in one or more of the following substantive areas: Privacy Litigation Advertising/Marketing Regulatory Corporate Transactions Consumer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals and/or Consumer Packaged Goods (science background helpful but not required)
• Must be licensed to practice as an attorney in the US
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new legal concepts quickly proactively identify issues and succeed in developing solutions in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills including careful listening to facilitate understanding of business needs and the ability to translate complex legal considerations into practical business advice
• Track record of accountability and sound judgment including ability and willingness to take ownership of projects prioritize and resolve issues and obtain business results
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills
• Detail-oriented yet pragmatic approach to problem-solving
• High energy and motivation to learn new areas stay current with relevant legal developments influence leadership and contribute to the success of the business and Group Legal.

Preferred Skills:

• In house experience in consumer health/OTC pharmaceuticals CPG or FMCH.

Compensation: The salary range for this role is $160876 - $221204 plus an 18% on-target bonus.

Location: This role is based in based in Warren NJ and follows a hybrid model requiring a minimum in-office presence of 3 days per week.

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Haleon offers a robust Total Reward package that consists of competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits program. This includes a generous 401(k) plan tuition reimbursement and time off programs including 6 months paid parental leave. On day one you are eligible for benefits including our healthcare programs where the company pays for the majority of your medical coverage for you and your family. We also offer the opportunity to receive a discretionary bonus based on the achievement of key business performance and other incentive/recognition programs as part of the offering.

Equal Opportunities

Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. Its important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong.

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