Senior Counsel, Commercial Law (9740)

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 Senior Counsel will 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’:
 

• Understand the relevant legal and federal, states and local regulatory framework for the commercialization of PMI smoke-free products in the U.S., and company positions; anticipate, identify and articulate relevant potential legal risks, develop innovative legal solutions to enable business initiatives and vigorously defend the company against external head winds.
• Ensure 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.
• Establish effective working relationships with team and 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.
• Lead cross-functional and departmental initiatives.
• Manage all aspects of legal projects including design, development and implementation.
• In coordination with External Affairs and with the supervision of the Assistant General Counsel, represent the company’s position before responsible government agencies and regulatory bodies in the jurisdictions in which PMI operates.
• Follow regulatory and industry developments in the U.S. affiliate’s and PMI’s business to ensure legal compliance, identify legal issues for management and support the development of relevant programs (including trainings) to manage the risks.
• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of agreements with suppliers/vendors, customers, distributors, partners, resellers and other third parties.
• Direct counsel resources to enable delivery of quality, effective and efficient legal support to the affiliate at a reasonable cost and in accordance with the Philip Morris International Guidelines for Outside Counsel.
• 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 8 years of concentrated experience which demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and applied understanding of commercial practice; experience counseling sales and marketing professionals a plus.
• Both in-house and major law firm experience preferred, experience in regulated industry context a plus.
• Previous managerial and leadership experience preferred.
• Legally authorized to work in the US.

Annual Base Salary Range: $217,500-$290,000

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.