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BBB National Programs

BBB National Programs is where businesses turn to enhance consumer trust and consumers are heard.

Senior Attorney, Children’s Advertising Review Unit

WHO WE ARE

We are a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering a more accountable and trustworthy marketplace. As the foremost thought leader on industry self-regulation, we are shaping the way that businesses and consumers interact with one another. As the home of U.S. independent industry self-regulation, we are currently operating more than twenty globally recognized programs that have been helping enhance consumer trust in business for more than 50 years. Our programs provide third-party accountability and dispute resolution services that address existing and emerging industry issues, create a fairer playing field for businesses, and a better experience for consumers. We continue to evolve our work and grow our impact by providing business guidance and fostering best practices in areas such as advertising, child-and-teen-directed marketing, data privacy, dispute resolution, automobile warranty, technology, and emerging areas.

ABOUT CHILDREN’S ADVERTISING REVIEW UNIT

The Children’s Advertising Review Unit (CARU), a division of BBB National Programs, was established in 1974 to support self-regulation in the advertising industry and promote responsible advertising to children. We help companies comply with laws and guidelines that protect children from deceptive or inappropriate advertising, and ensure that, in an online environment, children’s data is collected and handled responsibility. When advertising or data collection practices are misleading, inappropriate, or inconsistent with laws and guidelines, we seek change through the voluntary cooperation of companies and, where relevant, enforcement action.

YOUR IMPACT

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Monitor and evaluate child-directed advertising online, on TV, in print and all other media, to assess compliance with CARU's guidelines.

· Monitor and evaluate websites and online services including apps and IoT products for compliance with CARU Guidelines and COPPA.

· Provide pre-clearance for CARU Supporters of child-directed advertising in all media, and of websites and apps prior to dissemination to public. This involves detailed assessment of all stages of media including but not limited to concepts, storyboards, rough cuts, websites, and mobile apps in BETA format. Provide detailed guidance to Supporters of any changes that need to be made to ensure compliance.

· Conduct investigations of non-compliant advertising or online data privacy practices. Draft, revise and edit publishable decisions with determinations and recommendations for CARU's cases. Research CARU, NAD (self-regulatory precedent) FTC, CPSC and other legal precedent as well as applicable statutes and regulations and apply relevant principles to the facts of each case.

· Correspond, consult with, and conduct in-person, virtual and phone meetings with company representatives from major advertisers, in-house and outside counsel, and scientific and marketing experts to review and critique their legal arguments, jurisdictional issues and assess and evaluate any supporting evidence.

· Prepare substantive presentations on relevant topics in the children's industry for CARU's online and in-person events and non-CARU events. Participate in the selection of topics, key-note speakers and other CARU event agenda items. Seek out speaking engagements for CARU.

· Review legal journals, trade publications and periodicals; attend seminars and conferences to keep abreast of emerging trends, new technology and recent developments in the law. Keep up on trends in child-directed marketing and academic literature.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

Must have:

• JD with 7+ years of experience as a practicing attorney
• Member of the bar of a relevant jurisdiction
• Background in advertising and/or online data privacy law
• Strong familiarity with social media platforms
• Excellent time management skills and ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail, analysis, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent internal/external customer service skills
• Prior public speaking experience
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills
• Possess good judgment on the application of general principles to specific instances
• Growth mindset and adaptive to learn from experiences and adjust approach
• Flexibility to travel as required for conferences and other events (primarily limited to contiguous United States)

Let us know if you have:

• Children’s advocacy experience
• Knowledge of technology and trends in technology
• Knowledge of online data privacy laws including COPPA, CCPA, and GDPR
• Advertising/marketing law experience in-house at a major corporation or law firm, Big 4 firm, or relevant government agency

WHAT WE OFFER:

At BBB National Programs, we bring a growth mindset as we advance our mission and strive to foster trust, innovation, and competition in the marketplace, while cultivating a team of talented and engaged professionals who seek out new challenges and opportunities to catalyze our progress. We are an inclusive organization, bringing a dynamic environment that supports our employees and the meaningful work we do.

Health & Welfare Benefits : You will be offered a comprehensive plan offering health, dental and vision plans, paid short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.

Financial Well-Being : Build your retirement savings with our 401k plan matching up to 7% of your contributions.

Time Off : You will have flexibility for the time you need off from work. We offer a variety of plans including vacation, personal, and wellness leave.

Wellness : We promote physical and mental wellness by providing a fully equipped on-site fitness center in our offices and an employee assistance program.

Environment : Our modern headquarters in McLean, VA, and our office in New York, NY provide the space for creativity and collaboration, and the technology resources so you can be at your best. We believe that an inclusive workforce is a strength in fulfilling our mission.

BBB National Programs is Great Place to Work® Certified and has been named as a Best Place to Work for Working Daughters.

BBB National Programs is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer.

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