Philip Morris International U.S. · 2 weeks ago
Counsel
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$167K/yr - $209K/yr
5+ years expPhilip Morris International (PMI) is transforming its business to deliver a smoke-free future. The Counsel will provide legal support for the External Affairs team, focusing on political compliance, corporate contributions, and philanthropy initiatives.
Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
Support Assistant General Counsel in managing a robust, best-in-class political law compliance program
Responsible for providing legal support for corporate political contributions and other political giving activities
Assist in providing legal counsel to the company’s political action committee (PAC) board of directors and PAC activities
Provide support on applicable anti-corruption/anti-bribery policies and on all U.S-based requests for contributions that fall under those policies
Work with External Affairs on strategic partnerships, coalition building, and other third-party outreach activities to ensure full compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Provide law support to the company’s Civil Society and other corporate philanthropy initiatives, including the development and dissemination of external materials
Coordinate with and advise the U-21+ team on external engagements in support of the Company’s underage prevention programs and related activities
Collaborate with all members of the External Affairs team and members of the U.S. Legal & Compliance Department
Qualification
Required
Legally authorized to work in the U.S
Commutable distance to Washington, D.C
Licensed to practice law in a locale where PMI operates
Experience of working in a political law compliance program that involved both corporate political contributions and political action committee (PAC) activities
Ability and courage to maintain an appropriate perspective regardless of the ambiguity, delicacy or pressure of a situation with unwavering integrity
Robust interpersonal, networking, public speaking, and writing skills, with the confidence and credibility to act quickly, communicate effectively with diplomacy and civility, and command respect of both internal and external audiences
Must be able to write well, analyze, and think critically
Preferred
5+ years of concentrated experience which demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and applied understanding of area of expertise; both in house and major law firm experience preferred
Previous managerial and leadership experience preferred
Benefits
Competitive base salary and the potential to receive a discretionary annual bonus
Competitive hourly salary
Medical, dental and vision plans
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care
Health savings accounts for those that choose to enroll in a high-deductible health plan (HDHP)
401(k)/Deferred Profit Sharing (DPS) Plan, which provides for both annual 5% employer matching contribution and an annual employer contribution
Accrued paid vacation time
Paid sick time
Paid company holidays
Paid parental leave for new parents
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Basic life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance at no cost to the employee
Option to purchase supplemental life and AD&D coverage for themselves, spouse, and dependent children
Company
Philip Morris International U.S.
Philip Morris International’s U.S. businesses (PMI U.S.) are invested in America’s future.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Becca VanderBush
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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