Counsel, Commercial Law

Be a part of a revolutionary change!

At Philip Morris International (PMI), we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future.

With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, if you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions. Our success depends on people who are committed to our purpose and have an appetite for progress.

Our beautiful HQ in Stamford, CT is just steps away from the Stamford Metro-North Train Station and easily accessible from NYC.

The Counsel will provide legal support to enable PMI's Smoke Free Future vision in the U.S. by providing legal support for the U.S. Inhalables Commercial team as they design and implement marketing and commercial plans to reach business objectives in a manner consistent with all relevant laws and regulations and PMI standards and perspectives. This role reports to the Assistant General Counsel, Inhalables.

Your ‘day To Day’

• Understands the relevant legal and federal, state, and local regulatory framework for the commercialization of PMI smoke-free products in the U.S., and company positions.
• Establishes effective working relationships with team and other Legal Department members and work in partnership with the business to deliver quality, proactive and pragmatic business-centered advice designed to avoid or minimize exposure to legal liability.
• Ensures commercial plans and operations comply with applicable laws and regulations including state and local licensing, federal and state fair competition laws, the FDA Tobacco Control Act, etc.
• Effectively communicates risks and consequences to business colleagues and develops alternatives to manage identified risks.
• Participates in and supports cross-functional and departmental initiatives. Participate in commercial project teams, ensuring that decisions and recommendations protect the company’s legal interests.
• Conducts legal research and analysis as assigned. Efficiently gathers and distills relevant information from appropriate sources, identifies and analyzes legal issues and knows when to escalate them.
• With supervision of Assistant General Counsel, establishes and maintains database of relevant state and local regulations to support company compliance.
• Drafts key documents including legal memos and a wide range of agreements with customers, vendors, partners, resellers, distributors, etc.
• Maintains a culture with a high degree of emphasis on dignity, respect, and inclusion.
• Collaborate with relevant global legal subject matter experts to ensure consistency in quality legal advice.
• Other projects, as assigned.
  
  

Who We’re Looking For

• J.D. from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction.
• At least 5 years of concentrated experience which demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and applied understanding of commercial practice
• Both in-house and major law firm experience preferred.
  
  

Annual Base Salary Range: $156,750-$209,000

What We Offer

• We offer a competitive base salary, annual bonus (applicable based on level of position), great medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with a generous company match, incredible wellness benefits, commuter benefits, pet insurance, generous PTO, and much more!
• We have implemented Smart Work, a hybrid model of working that promotes flexibility in the workplace.
• Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We’ll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore.
• Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture where everyone’s contribution is respected; Collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong.
• Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress.
• Take pride in delivering our promise to society: To improve the lives of millions of smokers.
  
  

PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PMI is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., and its U.S. affiliates have more than 2,300 employees.

PMI has been an entirely separate company from Altria and Philip Morris USA since 2008. PMI’s affiliates first entered the U.S. market following the company’s acquisition of Swedish Match in late 2022. Philip Morris International and its U.S. affiliates are working to deliver a smoke-free future. Since 2008, PMI has invested $12.5 billion globally to develop, scientifically substantiate and commercialize innovative smoke-free products for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke with the goal of transitioning legal-age consumers who smoke to better alternatives. In 2022, PMI acquired Swedish Match – a leader in oral nicotine delivery – creating a global smoke-free champion led by the IQOS and ZYN brands. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized versions of PMI’s IQOS electronically heated tobacco devices and Swedish Match’s General snus as Modified Risk Tobacco Products and renewal applications for these products are presently pending before the FDA. For more information, please visit www.pmi.com/us and www.pmiscience.com.

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