Legal Counsel with HighLevel (Remote, PQE: 4+ years)

Deadline Open Deadline

Location Remote

Salary Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Details of the Organization

HighLevel is a cloud-based, all-in-one white-label marketing and sales platform that empowers marketing agencies, entrepreneurs, and businesses to elevate their digital presence and drive growth. With a focus on streamlining marketing efforts and providing comprehensive solutions, HighLevel helps businesses of all sizes achieve their marketing goals. We currently have 1000+ employees across 15 countries, working remotely as well as in our headquarters, which is located in Dallas, Texas. Our goal as an employer is to maintain a strong company culture, foster creativity and collaboration, and encourage a healthy work-life balance for our employees wherever they call home.

Details of the Job/Internship

HighLevel is hiring a legal counsel to join them Remotely.

Role and Responsibilities

This role will focus on managing the compliance program for HighLevel’s network of social influencers. The ideal candidate will be a strategic advisor, partnering with our affiliate marketing and legal teams to proactively mitigate risks and support compliant, creative, and effective marketing initiatives.

Legal Review of Marketing Campaigns: Conduct comprehensive legal reviews of marketing materials, advertising campaigns, and promotional content to ensure compliance with relevant laws, such as the FTC Act, CAN-SPAM Act, GDPR, and COPPA.
Social Media and Digital Advertising Compliance: Advise on social media policies, influencer agreements, and digital marketing practices, ensuring adherence to guidelines on endorsements, disclosures, and data usage.
Consumer Protection and Claims Substantiation: Evaluate advertising claims, disclosures, and marketing materials to ensure compliance with consumer protection laws, including truth-in-advertising requirements and claims substantiation.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with marketing, product, and compliance teams to implement marketing campaigns that align with legal standards while achieving business objectives.
Contract Drafting and Negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate marketing-related agreements, including sponsorship, influencer, and endorsement contracts, as well as co-branding and licensing agreements.
Data Privacy in Marketing: Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations in marketing practices, including consent management, data collection, and use, particularly for targeted advertising and digital tracking.
Policy Development and Training: Develop, update, and communicate internal policies regarding advertising, marketing practices, and social media use. Conduct training for marketing teams on compliance matters.
Regulatory Monitoring and Reporting: Stay up-to-date on relevant legal trends and regulatory changes affecting marketing and advertising practices, and advise the organization on required adjustments.

Eligibility

Education: JD degree from an accredited law school; active license to practice law in [relevant jurisdiction].
Experience: Minimum of 4 years of experience in marketing and advertising law, ideally within a corporate or in-house legal setting or a law firm.
Knowledge: Strong knowledge of laws and regulations governing marketing and advertising, including intellectual property, consumer protection, and digital advertising.
Skills:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues to non-legal stakeholders.
Proven ability to develop practical, business-oriented solutions to complex legal challenges.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience working in a fast-paced environment and supporting cross-functional teams.
Familiarity with data privacy laws and their impact on marketing practices is a plus.