Corporate Counsel III

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Amway is seeking a Corporate Counsel III to join its collaborative Legal team in Ada, MI, focusing on trademark clearance and registration while expanding into product regulatory and advertising law for a global business. The ideal candidate has a JD and active bar license (Michigan or ability to obtain), 10+ years of experience, and a proven track record in trademark matters and risk-based business counsel. You will partner with Marketing and R&D to guide brand usage, review product claims, and stay current on regulatory developments. In applying, tailor your resume to emphasize trademark clearance, portfolio results, cross‑functional collaboration, and concrete examples of balancing risk with business goals. Note no immigration sponsorship; onsite role; salary range $215,562-$238,253.

Job Title: Corporate Counsel III

Department / Division: Legal

Salary Range: $215,562 - $238,253

Location: Ada, MI (Onsite)

What we're looking for:

We’re seeking a Corporate Counsel III to join a collaborative legal team supporting a global business. In this role, you’ll primarily focus on trademark law, while expanding your expertise into product regulatory and advertising law.

What you’ll do:

• Lead trademark clearance, registration, and portfolio management
• Partner closely with Marketing and R&D to guide brand usage and claims
• Evaluate product claims and help ensure compliance with applicable regulations
• Identify legal risks and provide practical, business-oriented solutions
• Build knowledge in product regulatory law through hands-on learning and mentorship

A typical day might include:

• Reviewing a new product name for trademark clearance
• Advising marketing teams on compliant messaging and claims
• Collaborating with R&D on product labeling considerations
• Researching regulatory developments impacting product claims
• Partnering with colleagues to proactively solve legal challenges

Travel: Minimal if any

Required Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active bar membership (or ability to obtain Michigan licensure)
• 10+ years of experience as an attorney within a law firm and/or corporate legal environment
• Experience in trademark law, including clearance and registration
• Experience advising business partners on legal risk
• Ability to work cross-functionally with non-legal stakeholders

Skills to Be Successful in the Role:

• Strong analytical and issue-spotting capabilities
• Curiosity and willingness to learn new areas of law
• Effective communication with both legal and business audiences
• Pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset
• High level of integrity and sound judgment
• Ability to balance risk with business objectives

What’s Special About this Team

• A diverse legal team spanning trademark, patent, and regulatory expertise
• Opportunity to work on a wide range of legal challenges not commonly found in regional markets
• Collaborative environment where team members are trusted to own their work
• Leadership that emphasizes autonomy, trust, and results over micromanagement
• Direct exposure to global legal issues within a multinational organization

Amway does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Amway immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, STEM OPT, TN, etc.) now or in the future.

Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.