Senior Counsel, Marketing, Consumer Engagement & Commercialization

Stamford, CT

$242K/yr – $303K/yrFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

Job Description

Be a Part of a Revolutionary Change

At PMI, we're transforming our business to deliver a smoke-free future. This transformation creates exciting opportunities to shape the future while advancing your career in meaningful ways.

The Senior Counsel will serve as a strategic legal partner to senior business leaders, providing guidance on commercial, marketing, consumer engagement, regulatory, and operational matters. The successful candidate will combine strong legal judgment with business acumen to manage risk, support innovation, and enable growth in a highly regulated environment.

Your Day to Day

Commercialization & Risk Management

  • Lead legal strategy supporting the commercialization of smoke-free and innovative products.
  • Advise on product launches, market entry, governance, and risk management frameworks.
  • Partner with Marketing, Sales, Consumer Experience, Regulatory Affairs, Compliance, and Communications teams.
  • Identify and mitigate legal, regulatory, compliance, and reputational risks.

Marketing, Consumer Engagement & Compliance

  • Provide legal guidance on advertising, promotions, consumer communications, partnerships, loyalty programs, CRM initiatives, websites, and digital engagement.
  • Develop practical guardrails that enable compliant and innovative consumer engagement.
  • Advise on laws impacting marketing, distribution, sales, and consumer interactions.
  • Monitor legal and regulatory developments and assess business impact.

Commercial Transactions

  • Draft, negotiate, and advise on commercial agreements, including marketing, agency, vendor, and strategic partnership contracts.
  • Identify legal and commercial risks and develop solutions aligned with business objectives.

Leadership

  • Provide leadership, coaching, and guidance to attorneys, paralegals, and legal professionals.
  • Support department priorities and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing culture.
  • Build strong cross-functional relationships to deliver proactive legal support.

Who We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

  • J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
  • 10+ years of legal experience supporting commercial business functions.
  • Experience advising on marketing, advertising, consumer engagement, regulatory, digital, and commercial contracting matters.
  • Strong drafting, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice.
  • Demonstrated ability to work proactively with a high degree of initiative, accountability, and urgency, driving legal and business objectives to successful outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in highly regulated industries.
  • Experience supporting product launches and commercialization initiatives.
  • Familiarity with privacy, CRM, e-commerce, digital engagement, and consumer data matters.
  • Experience in multinational or matrixed organizations.

Annual Base Salary Range: $242,000 - $302,500

PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Philip Morris International U.S.

Philip Morris International’s U.S. businesses (PMI U.S.) are invested in America’s future. From building advanced manufacturing facilities to engaging deeply with civil society to promote progress within communities nationwide, the people of PMI U.S. are proud to be part of America’s continued growth and excellence. Via PMI’s global headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut, and other locations nationwide, we contribute leadership, jobs, investment, and innovation on U.S. soil. PMI’s U.S. affiliates employ more than 2,500 people—and we’re growing. PMI U.S. is on a mission to improve public health by providing the ~30 million legal-age Americans who still smoke with innovative, FDA-authorized alternatives that help them leave conventional cigarettes and other traditional tobacco products behind. We do so responsibly, with stringent policies in place to deter access by anyone under age 21.PMI U.S. works every day to be a good neighbor in the communities where we live, work, and conduct business. We’re committed to giving back in ways that benefit people and communities for the long term, with a focus on supporting military veterans and their families, economic empowerment, and disaster preparedness and relief. Our people are the heart of our success. We’re committed to supporting them in learning and developing new skills and ways of working. The growth of PMI U.S. employees fuels our business growth. As our business expands, it creates more opportunities for people to advance on their continuous learning journeys and in their careers. For more information about PMI U.S., please visit https://www.uspmi.com/."PMI U.S.", "We", "Our" and "Us" refer to Philip Morris International's U.S. family of businesses. References to "PMI" mean Philip Morris International Inc. and all its subsidiaries

Founded in 1985
Stamford, Connecticut, USA
562 employees (56 in marketing)

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$242K/yr – $303K/yr

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Senior Counsel, Marketing, Consumer Engagement & Commercialization

Philip Morris International U.S. · Stamford, CT