Counsel, Commercial (U.S.)

About the Role The Counsel, Commercial (U.S.) provides legal support to enable PMI’s U.S. commercial objectives by partnering closely with the U.S. Commercial function. The role supports the design and execution of marketing, sales, and commercial strategies for smoke-free products in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory requirements, and company standards. This position operates as a trusted business partner, delivering proactive, pragmatic, and business-centered legal advice that enables growth while managing legal and reputational risk. What You'll Do

• Provide day-to-day legal counsel to U.S. Commercial teams on marketing, sales, distribution, and promotional activities.
• Ensure activities comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory requirements, and company standards.
• Partner with business teams to enable growth while managing legal and reputational risk.
• Advise on contracts, partnerships, and regulatory considerations to support commercial objectives. What We're Looking For
• Experience providing legal counsel to U.S. commercial teams on marketing, sales, distribution, and promotional activities.
• Strong understanding of the U.S. regulatory environment for marketing and product promotions.
• Proven ability to provide proactive, pragmatic legal advice and be a trusted business partner.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Juris Doctor or equivalent law degree and bar admission in good standing (or equivalent credentials). Nice to Have
• Experience in tobacco or smoke-free products and related regulatory frameworks.
• Prior experience in consumer goods or regulated industries.
• Demonstrated ability to work across Marketing, Compliance, Regulatory, and Operations teams.