Manager, Marketing And Regulatory Counsel - Remote Eligible

Manager, Marketing and Regulatory Counsel

In this newly created role, AG1 is seeking a pragmatic and business-minded Manager, Marketing and Regulatory Counsel, with the ability to calibrate legal advice with business strategy in a fast-paced, hyper-growth environment. This position will report directly to the Sr. Manager, Marketing and Regulatory Counsel and support the business by providing legal counsel on legal and regulatory matters related to the dietary supplement industry.

The Manager, Marketing and Regulatory Counsel will work cross-functionally with all of AG1’s key internal stakeholders, providing counseling on a range of topics related to FDA dietary supplement regulations and FTC consumer protection matters, product claims development and substantiation issues. We are looking for an attorney who will develop strategies for handling legal issues in creative, business-centric ways and build processes that address risk and allow the business flexibility and freedom to move quickly. AG1 is rapidly expanding internationally and this position will coordinate with AG1 in-house counsel in Germany as well as the local team and external regulatory counsel in other markets as we continue to grow.

What You'll Do

• Review and advise on product and brand advertising claims and strategies, including providing guidance on claim substantiation and structure function filings with FDA.
• Provide advice on regulatory and compliance matters (e.g., FTC, FDA) that impact the business.
• Conduct trademark searches and clearance, sharing recommendations and insights with the business.
• Support growth initiatives relating to new products and brands to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide education and training on relevant legal issues and develop processes and best practices to support business needs and generate efficiencies.
• Review client labels and advertising for product compliance issues and advise on the classification of a product as a dietary supplement.
• Work closely with the Quality team and the Regulatory team on safety, recalls and adverse event reporting SOPs.
• Partner with the Customer Happiness team to develop accurate and legally compliant responses to customer inquiries across all communication channels in each respective market, meeting local requirements.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the end-to-end claims and label process.
• Build on and maintain legal checklists and standard operating procedures with the company's marketing team.
• Identify business and legal risks and issues and suggest practical alternatives that allow the business of the company to move forward in compliance with domestic and international laws, rules, and regulations.
• Handle a variety of other demands and projects related to our operations that arise in a rapidly growing startup.
• Provide guidance on U.S. brand protection strategies, including counterfeit enforcement, unauthorized reseller management, and intellectual property risk mitigation.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum of 5+ years of meaningful, relevant experience at a large law firm and/or in-house legal department.
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited program.
• Active bar membership in any U.S. state.
• Strong knowledge of FDA and FTC requirements, especially as related to product claims, claims substantiation, advertising, and promotions, preferably in the dietary supplement space.
• Significant experience reviewing marketing communications, consumer advertising, promotions, marketing presentations, and digital creative to ensure compliance with State and Federal rules and regulations.
• Experience searching, clearing, and advising on trademark matters is desired.
• Familiarity with NAD matters is a plus.
• You thrive in fast-paced environments, expertly juggling multiple tasks and competing priorities, with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and organizational needs.
• A desire to improve processes in order to enable business growth at scale.
• Strong ability to work independently and as an integral member of a legal or cross-functional team, including support of the Company's and Legal team's strategic initiatives.
• Knowing when to say "no", "yes" or "maybe". You are mindful that the company is your client, and you advocate for the protection of your client.

What's In It For You?

• Competitive compensation and performance-based incentive plans.
• A 100% remote working environment (excluding Laboratory positions), which has been implemented from day one.
• A strong company culture that is enforced through the hiring process to ensure values alignment and a highly collaborative team.
• A mission-driven approach to everything that we do, with an overall goal to significantly improve our customers' health and wellness.
• A high-growth, dynamic environment with opportunities for your direct impact to be felt.
• Paid holidays, company-wide reset and reflect days, and unlimited PTO (based on your country of residence).
• In-person team meetups for optimal collaboration, team building and accelerating productivity.
• A work environment and culture that is based on high performance, productivity and continuous improvement.
• The opportunity to work with passionate, high-growth, business-minded colleagues who bring their all to our mission each and every day.
• Access to AG1 products and branded swag.
• Monthly telecom stipend to offset some of the costs of home internet/wifi for eligible team members.
• All other benefits and insurances as required by law, based on your specific country of residence.

AG1 is dedicated to providing equitable and competitive compensation & benefits packages. For this particular role, the base salary range is $155,000.00-$175,000.00 and will ultimately be decided at the offer stage, based on an individual candidate's level of skills and experience aligned with the needs of this role. Base salary is one component of total compensation for this position. We provide a competitive mix of base salary, performance bonus, and stock option allocation for eligible roles.

AG1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to inspiring fulfilling lives, starting with a focus on health and we believe this starts in the workplace. We do this by providing employees with a safe and welcoming work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We strive to create a diverse & inclusive environment where all team members can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and make a difference in the world together. We do not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by law. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.