Assistant General Counsel
The Bazooka Companies, Inc. - New York City, NY
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The Bazooka Companies, Inc. is an international manufacturer and marketer of iconic confections products, including Ring Pop, Baby Bottle Pop, Juicy Drop Pop, Push Pop, Bazooka bubble gum and other candy, gummy and gum products. We operate and have offices in the United States and the UK and distribute our products worldwide.Reporting to the General Counsel, The Bazooka Companies, Inc. is seeking an experienced and talented attorney to join our team. A successful candidate will be a leader and business partner who can provide legal support and advice to Bazooka’s leadership and staff on matters including marketing, advertising, intellectual property, sales/customer/supply chain relationships and agreements, quality and regulatory oversight and compliance, ethics & compliance, privacy and litigation/dispute resolution.General/Commercial Support the team on all commercial legal mattersAnticipate and identify issues and risks, recommending potential solutions, and identifying trends relating to legal matters affecting a global confectionery businessProvide legal guidance for issues that arise in connection with prospective and ongoing commercial engagements, including consultation, contract interpretation and advising on contractual implicationsNegotiate and draft commercial agreements, including license agreements (outbound and inbound), distribution, manufacturing and supply agreements, technology agreements, ecommerce agreements and all other types of agreements related to Bazooka’s businessAssist in litigation mattersProvide advice and support for corporate transactionsServe as liaison between Bazooka and outside counselDevelop and implement policies and training required to educate employees on best practices for complying with applicable laws and managing business-related business risksIntellectual Property/Licensing Ongoing management and oversight of Bazooka’s global IP portfolio, including trademarks, copyrights, patents and other IPConduct preliminary trademark (and occasionally copyright and patent) searches through various databases and collaborate with business and legal teams (and outside counsel) to prepare, file and prosecute trademark and other IP applicationsAdvise business stakeholders with respect to various types of IP-related contracts, including for example, confidentiality, consulting agreements, product development agreements, etc.Negotiate and draft license agreements for Bazooka’s brands and support internal teams with the administration of Bazooka’s brand licensing programMarketing/Advertising/PromotionsReview marketing and product materialsReview and advise on the development, execution, and compliance for all marketing promotions across traditional and digital media, including sweepstakes and contests, special offers, and use of influencers and other advertising (including television and digital advertising)Manage relationship with the Children’s Advertising Review Unit (CARU) and establish advertising review program to mitigate risks associated with child-directed marketing effortsAdvise on development and operation of company websites and digital app, including drafting terms of use, administering annual COPPA certification with CARU, and ensuring legally-compliant privacy policies and proceduresRegulatoryAdvise confectionery Quality and R&D teams on product, labeling and regulatory compliance for international, federal, state and local requirements, including FDA, FSMA and CPSIA regulationsReview, evaluate and ensure compliant product labeling and product claims substantiationWork with outside counsel on customs issues relating to importation of company productsMonitor and advise internal stakeholders on emerging legislation and regulations relevant to Bazooka’s business, particularly with respect to food labeling, children’s marketing and environmental issuesWork cross-functionally as the regulatory resource on product innovations, graphics updates, etc.Key Skills, Knowledge & Other RequirementsSignificant experience counseling on a range of confectionery/food-based intellectual property, marketing and commercial law mattersSpecific knowledge of key local country laws (e.g., US, UK) applicable to matters where Bazooka operatesExperience drafting and negotiating various types of complex commercial agreementsKnowledge of regulatory matters relating to consumer confectionery/food productsDemonstrated ability to think and act globally and strategically, and to appreciate regional interests while doing soStrong interpersonal, oral and written skills and proven track record in managing and influencing internal client relationshipsA business partner who understands the strategic needs of the businessAbility to concisely and simply communicate complex legal issuesMust be a self-starter, highly motivated, possess a strong work ethic and able to function independently in a “hands-on” environment and be able to hit the ground runningAbility to work collaboratively as a team member and be able to interact effectively with individuals at all levels inside and outside the company, including high profile individuals and companies, senior leadership, and executive board membersPotential for some travel6-8+ years of experience in a top-tier firm and in-house legal department, with an emphasis on consumer products (preferably confectionery/food products)Familiarity with the business and legal aspects of, consumer products (including food products), consumer goods, and popular brandsFamiliarity with Bazooka’s diverse brands or overall business a plusExperience working across a global business is preferredLaw degree from accredited law schoolNew York (or other state) Bar admissionSalary Transparency: Min $175,000 - Max $200,000 Annually
Created: 2024-04-06