Senior Corporate Counsel – Licensing & Marketing Transactions

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Your role at Clorox:

In this role, you will:

• Serve as lead counsel for Clorox’s Office of Strategic Alliances and Partnerships, driving the legal strategy and execution of high-impact licensing deals that drive innovation and brand growth.
• Excel at converting alliance-driven business goals into clear, practical legal frameworks for new licensed products.
• Autonomously lead negotiation and drafting of trademark and other IP licenses, including inbound/outbound brand licenses, joint product development agreements, and other strategic alliances.
• Drive due diligence for potential licensing partners, collaborating with Marketing, R&D, and other teams.

• Draft and negotiate complex marketing agreements, including, co-branding, joint marketing agreements, sponsorships, influencer agreements, sweepstakes/contest rules, and digital content deals.

• Translate complex legal concepts into concise, actionable guidance that empowers business decision-makers.
• Advise business unit leaders and marketing teams on licensing and marketing transaction risk considerations, applying strong business acumen and a solution-oriented approach.
• Identify, socialize, and mitigate legal, regulatory, and reputational risks that may impact licensee product launches, marketing campaigns, product formulation, packaging design, and more.

• Provide real-time visibility to Legal leadership on high-impact transactions and emerging issues—ensuring alignment, avoiding surprises, and enabling timely decision-making.
• Work with SMEs in Legal to advise on false advertising standards, substantiation requirements, and regulatory considerations for products that include foods, drugs, cosmetics, and registered disinfecting products.
• Oversee paralegal work on certain transactions and review of licensee marketing materials.

• Independently draft, negotiate, and close transactions without reliance on outside counsel, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution of agreements.

What we look for:

• JD and Bachelor’s degree from top-tier institutions.
• Member of the California State Bar or eligible for in-house counsel registration.
• 5–10 years of legal experience, including licensing transactions; advertising/marketing law experience is a plus.
• Experience in a top-tier law firm or prior in-house counsel experience preferred.
• CPG industry experience is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to draft and negotiate license agreements and complex commercial contracts; skilled at streamlining contract language for clarity and impact.
• Experience advising on legal risks, business strategies, and product launches.
• Understanding of digital media and e-commerce ecosystems is a plus.
• Familiarity with trademarks and brand enforcement.
• Strong relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Solution-oriented mindset with the ability to connect cross-functional dots.
• High integrity and ethical leadership.
• Strong communication, judgment, and interpersonal skills.

Workplace type:

Our values-based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That’s why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive. Learn more.

[U.S.]Additional Information:

At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more.

We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area.

–Zone A: $153,700 - $309,000

–Zone B: $140,900 - $283,300

–Zone C: $128,100 - $257,500

All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.

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