Assistant General Counsel, Brand

About Ferrero:

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.

About the Role:

We have a current opening for an Assistant General Counsel, Brand and are actively reviewing resumes.

The Assistant General Counsel is responsible for providing a broad range of legal services throughout the North America (NAM) region, including the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean, with a significant focus on marketing law, food law, regulatory matters and commercial contract drafting and negotiation. You will report directly to and work closely with the General Counsel – North America Brand and Canada, and will partner and collaborate closely with commercial stakeholders across the business.

This is a hybrid role - 3 days working from our North America Corporate HQ in Parsippany, NJ and 2 days remotely

Main Responsibilities:

Brand Marketing

Support marketing, advertising, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance for brand initiatives throughout North America (U.S., Canada, Caribbean). Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, such as agency services agreements, statements of work, sponsorship programs, promotions, media agreements, and brand use agreements. Review advertising and promotional materials, including point of sale materials, coupons, press releases, contests, websites, digital and eCommerce content, social media, print, television, and other mediums. Assess and counsel on substantiation for product claims.

Enable Business & Manage Risk

Partner with leadership teams to align business objectives with legal and regulatory requirements. Develop best practices and compliance programs to protect Ferrero’s reputation and assets, and build and deliver trainings to business teams on a variety of marketing law topics.

Cross-Functional Partnership

Collaborate with marketing, supply chain, industrial, finance, P&O, and other teams to enable compliant business operations.

About You:

A strategic, business-oriented lawyer who combines deep legal expertise with strong commercial acumen, and the ability to influence decision-making at the highest levels.

• Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience as in-house counsel or in a leading law firm, with a focus on advising senior management and shaping legal strategy.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution and licensed to practice in New Jersey (or willing to obtain an in-house limited license).

• Background in Advertising & Marketing Law, Intellectual Property, Food Law, and Corporate Law.

• Ability to anticipate risks, design compliance frameworks, and align legal solutions with business objectives across multiple jurisdictions.

• Demonstrated success in collaborating with cross-functional teams and influencing outcomes in a complex, matrixed organization.

As part of our recruitment process, Ferrero may use artificial intelligence (AI) enabled tools to assist with reviewing candidate applications. These tools are used solely to support recruiters by summarizing application information and identifying potential alignment with job requirements. AI does not independently screen out or select candidates, and it does not replace human judgment. Final decisions regarding candidate progression are always made by Ferrero recruiters and hiring managers.

Compensation Data

The base salary range for this position is $137,488 - $183,318 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time. In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits.

DE&I at Ferrero:

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding. Find out more here.

Ferrero is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable human rights laws. Ferrero will recruit, hire, train, and promote all persons without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, or history of disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is not able to perform the essential functions of the position even with reasonable accommodations), citizenship, or any other protected characteristic.

Ferrero will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the People & Organization (HR) Representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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