Marketing Counsel (Contract) – Food & Beverage

Overview

LHH has partnered with a well-known company who is seeking an experienced Marketing Counsel to support a food & beverage company on advertising, regulatory, and marketing‑related legal matters. The client is only considering long‑term contract attorneys at this time.

The ideal candidate brings strong in‑house experience, excellent credentials, and a proactive working style. This role is IP‑adjacent, but the primary focus is FTC, FDA, and marketing/regulatory compliance rather than pure IP prosecution.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and advise on marketing, advertising, and promotional materials for FTC and FDA compliance

• Counsel on food and packaging labeling claims, endorsements, influencer/ambassador programs, and social media

• Provide legal guidance on truth‑in‑advertising, claim substantiation, and regulatory risk

• Review and negotiate marketing‑related agreements, including licenses, sponsorships, endorsements, and promotional agreements

• Support brand management initiatives and collaborate cross‑functionally with marketing and business teams

• Respond to inquiries from regulatory agencies related to advertising and marketing

• Manage outside counsel as needed and provide practical, business‑focused risk assessments

Required Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials

• Admission in good standing to a U.S. state bar (California preferred)

• 10–12 years of experience in advertising, marketing, regulatory, and IP‑adjacent matters

• Mandatory experience with FTC regulations related to advertising, media, and marketing

• Mandatory FDA regulatory experience within the food & beverage industry

• Prior in‑house legal experience strongly preferred

• Proactive, self‑directed work style (ability to identify and take ownership of work without waiting for assignment)

Additional Details

• Schedule: Part‑Time (approximately 10–20 hours per week)

  • Fully remote, but must be comfortable working with teams across time zones

  • Candidates are asked to commit to at least 6 months; longer engagements are common

  • Two weeks’ notice requested if a permanent role is secured during the engagement

• Location: Fully Remote (must be flexible working with multiple time zones)

• Engagement Type: Long‑Term Contract (6‑month commitment requested)

• Pay Rate: $100–$115/hour

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.