Legal Compliance Manager

MRM is seeking a candidate with specialized expertise in advertising and marketing compliance, with a focus on the automotive industry. This role will ensure that all content adheres to legal, regulatory, and industry-specific standards, including the accuracy of claims and compliance with consumer protection laws. The ideal candidate will possess strong legal knowledge and a deep understanding of advertising regulations, particularly within the automotive sector. The Legal Clearance Manager will play a key role in ensuring that MRM's advertising initiatives remain both innovative and compliant, safeguarding the agency and its clients from potential regulatory risks.

This Role May Be for You If:

Legal Certification & Experience:

* Paralegal certification or equivalent legal experience, particularly in advertising and marketing compliance.

Strong Proofreading & Legal Review Skills:

* Expertise in proofreading and conducting legal reviews, particularly in automotive advertising and regulatory compliance.

Industry Experience:

* Experience working with advertising agencies or within the automotive industry.

Knowledge of Advertising Law:

* Strong understanding of advertising law, intellectual property, and consumer protection regulations.

Independent Workflow Management:

* Ability to independently manage workflows, prioritize tasks, and work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

Critical Thinking & Legal Interpretation:

* Exceptional attention to detail, critical thinking skills, and the ability to interpret and apply legal guidelines to real-world marketing strategies.

In This Role, You Will:

Creative Collaboration:

* Work with creative teams to ensure the production of high-quality materials while maintaining compliance with legal guidelines and brand governance.

Legal Risk Analysis:

* Assess potential legal risks related to creative content.

* Provide recommendations to senior management to mitigate any identified risks.

Claims Substantiation:

* Collaborate with Product Information Managers to ensure all claims are substantiated with proper documentation.

Release Management:

* Oversee the collection of necessary releases for the use of names, likenesses, testimonials, locations, and other materials.

Trademark & IP Research:

* Conduct research on trademarks and intellectual property rights to protect the company's assets and avoid infringement.

Image Usage Verification:

* Work with Art Producers and Creative Technologists to verify that image usage rights are properly secured.

Compliance Oversight:

* Ensure all creative content complies with legal requirements, including claims, disclaimers, affidavits, and substantiations.

Trademark Search Management:

* Manage and oversee trademark searches to prevent conflicts and ensure correct trademark usage.

Team Leadership & Training:

* Supervise a team of legal compliance staff.

* Develop and deliver training programs to ensure agency staff adhere to legal and compliance standards.

Database Management:

* Lead efforts to enhance and maintain an efficient in-house disclaimer database.

Material Review & Legal Guidelines:

* Review all creative materials to ensure compliance with client and agency legal guidelines.

* Reference approved legal templates for standard pricing and disclaimers.

Liaison Role:

* Serve as the primary point of contact between internal teams and the client's legal department.

* Facilitate communication and arrange calls between internal teams and the client's legal group as needed.

Legal Submission Tracking:

* Track all legal submissions, including dates and feedback, in an organized format.

Prioritization of Reviews:

* Help prioritize legal reviews of creative materials to ensure timely approval processes.

Dissemination of Legal Feedback:

* Distribute feedback from the client's legal team and agency legal team to relevant internal parties (Account Management, Business Affairs, Production, PI).

Coordination of Creative Updates:

* Collaborate with the Account Management team to ensure legal and PI feedback are integrated into creative materials.

Additional Legal Support:

* As needed, assist with trademark searches, legal clearances, and other legal projects requested by Business Affairs.

Risk Mitigation:

* Ensure that all necessary parties are involved in situations where the agency may face legal risks.

What We Are Looking For:

* Specialized Experience in Advertising Compliance:

o Expertise in advertising and marketing compliance, particularly in the automotive industry.

* Strong Legal Acumen:

o Deep understanding of legal and regulatory standards within advertising, with a particular focus on consumer protection laws.

* Advertising Regulations Knowledge:

o Strong knowledge of the legal regulations that govern advertising, especially within the automotive sector.

* Excellent Communication Skills:

o Ability to collaborate with multiple teams and communicate complex legal issues clearly and effectively.

* Detail-Oriented:

o A keen eye for detail and ability to review materials for compliance with legal requirements.

* Proactive and Organized:

o Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while ensuring all legal requirements are met within tight timelines.

* Experience in Legal Research:

o Proficiency in conducting trademark and IP research and ensuring proper clearance for materials.

* Team Leadership:

o Proven experience in managing teams, developing training programs, and ensuring compliance with legal standards across creative teams.

About MRM:

MRM creatively engineers total human experiences. Through purposeful, dynamic intersections between strategy, creative, technology and data sciences, MRM operates in a borderless, integrated way, to allow for greater collaboration and velocity- all to the service of helping businesses grow meaningful relationships with people. MRM has 35-plus offices across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.

At MRM, we value a culture in which all people are treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We're committed to fostering a positive environment free from harassment and discrimination. We empower individuals to take action and be creative when solving problems. And we expect self-awareness and accountability from team members at all levels of the organization. This is much more than a statement - it's in the act of living our daily lives.

EEO Statement:

MRM is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria.

If you require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please submit your request through one of the following methods listed below:

a) Dedicated E-mail - MRMDetroitCareers@mrm.com

b) US Mail - 360 W. Maple Birmingham, MI 48009

c) Dedicated Phone - 248-203-8000