Corporate Counsel, Marketing

About us: Stanley - Built for Life® since 1913. 

Stanley 1913 has fueled the human experience since the iconic Stanley vacuum bottle revolutionized the way people enjoyed food and beverage. Today, our colorful and thoughtfully designed products including the popular QuencherTM series go beyond function, elevating everyday moments with style and empowering active lifestyles. We’re a community of creators, builders and inventors who believe in creating sustainable products for a better life and world that minimize our impact on the planet. Learn more at www.stanley1913.com. 

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly organized, motivated, and proactive Corporate Counsel to join our legal team. This role will primarily support our Marketing, Brand, and Communications teams, while also leading key aspects of our intellectual property (IP) portfolio.

The ideal candidate will provide strategic legal guidance on advertising, promotional campaigns, sponsorships, social media, influencer partnerships, and marketing content. In this role, you will oversee trademark and copyright matters related to brand assets and marketing materials. A strong background in advertising law, combined with hands-on experience in IP portfolio management, particularly trademarks and copyrights, is essential.

If you're passionate about advising on high-impact marketing initiatives and IP strategy in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, we’d love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Review and approve marketing and advertising materials (web, print, social media) for legal and regulatory compliance.
• Advise on promotions, sweepstakes, sponsorships, co-branding, and influencer partnerships.
• Draft, review, and negotiate marketing-related contracts (e.g., agency agreements, talent releases, content licenses).
• Counsel teams on claims substantiation, brand messaging, and social media disclosures.
• Provide guidance on trademark, copyright, and publicity rights in marketing content.
• Ensure compliance with advertising and consumer protection laws, including FTC and state regulations.
• Develop and maintain marketing compliance policies, guidelines, and training.
• Monitor advertising regulations and evolving industry standards.
• Lead global trademark portfolio, including clearance, registration, enforcement, and renewals.
• Lead all aspects of copyright strategy and protection for internal and third-party content.
• Support IP clearance for product names, taglines, logos, and campaigns.
• Contribute to other legal and compliance projects as needed.

Who You Are

• 5+ years of legal experience, with at least 3 years supporting marketing, advertising, promotions or trademarks matters, ideally in-house at a consumer-facing company or at a law firm.
• J.D. from an accredited law school; licensed in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. advertising law (FTC Act, Lanham Act, state unfair competition laws).
• Extensive experience managing a trademark portfolio and managing outside counsel and foreign associates. Some experience managing patent portfolio is preferred.
• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Exercises sound judgment, initiative, and problem-solving abilities, especially in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Skilled at building scalable, practical processes and simplifying complex legal concepts.
• Experience with IP clearance, branded content, social media compliance, and running global trademark portfolios; patent experience a plus.
• Proven contract drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Able to run multiple projects and collaborate cross-functionally with diverse teams.

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Stanley is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Stanley is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please reach out to recruiting@stanley1913.com. 

Stanley is a total rewards company, which includes rewards beyond base salary. At Stanley North America, full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus, based on company and individual results. In addition, we offer a variety of employee benefits, personalized time off, 14-Paid holidays, dental, vision, 401(k), and much more.

About our parent company: Morgan Street Holdings   

Stanley 1913 is part of Morgan Street Holdings (formerly HAVI), a privately owned enterprise with a diverse portfolio of operating companies. These include HAVI Supply Chain, tms, Stanley 1913, and Continental, which provide best-in-class sourcing and supply chain capabilities, brand-defining marketing and promotion services, innovative consumer products, and dining and refreshment food solutions. Morgan Street Holdings employs over 10,000 people and serves 300+ customers across the globe. 

Morgan Street Holdings supports Stanley 1913 with competitive pay and benefits, along with exposure to diverse industries and professional networking and development opportunities.