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Senior Legal Specialist, Marketing and Intellectual Property

Conagra Brands

Chicago, IL · Posted October 29, 2026

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About the job

Reporting to the Senior Counsel – Marketing & IP, the Senior Specialist, Marketing & Intellectual Property (IP) will provide legal support for marketing and IP-related matters on an enterprise-wide basis. You will handle legal reviews for a wide variety of marketing and sales communications, and work closely with brand and marketing personnel and leverage technology to optimize processes and procedures. You will also provide support on discrete IP-related activities.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

Under attorney supervision, support key activities on an enterprise-wide basis in connection with legal department’s support for marketing and IP-related matters, including: Management of day-to-day legal reviews of marketing and sales materials consistent with company policies (e.g., review of advertising in all mediums, point-of-sale materials, customer/trade materials, press releases)

Review and provide guidance on a variety of social media campaigns and related communications

Primary support on consumer promotions (sweepstakes, contests, premium offers, cause marketing, etc.), including development/review of promotional rules and assistance on state-specific compliance requirements (e.g., state commercial co-venture filings, dairy promotion registrations/clearances)

Development of claims substantiation letters (e.g., for network clearance)

Compliance support for marketing-related company commitments (e.g., children’s advertising pledge)

Label reviews

Assist on IP (primarily trademark) matters as needed and directed by manager, such as: The preparation and filing of trademark applications, both domestic and foreign, in some cases in coordination with external counsel

Gathering evidence from internal stakeholders for the prosecution and maintenance of our global trademark portfolio

Coordinate notarization and legalization of documents

Help maintain database of existing trademark licenses

Perform online preliminary trademark clearance searches

Monitor and evaluate trademark watch and brand monitoring services

Develop guidelines and “self-help” tools (e.g., FAQs) related to support activities

Leverage technology to further optimize processes and procedures

Assist in developing and conducting Legal training related to support activities

Participate in special projects, including establishing strategies, guidelines, processes, and procedures, to enable the IP and Marketing team to provide best-in-class service to the enterprise.

Commit to promoting the development of one’s own legal and business skills, industry

Ingredients Required for Your Success

Bachelors Degree required.

Paralegal with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in a law firm and/or corporate department handling a variety of marketing and IP-related matters.

Experience supporting marketing related activities, including review of marketing and social media campaign assets, in a CPG related business ideal, if not essential.

Working knowledge of trademark filings and procedures is a plus but not required.

Awareness and use of AI/GenAI tools in a marketing and advertising or legal context, including staying current with emerging AI practices and technologies

Strong organizational skills coupled with the ability to compile information from multiple sources.

Able to handle company confidential information and data requiring the highest degree of attention to preserve confidentiality.

Self-starter with a sense of urgency; ability to multi-task and handle unanticipated situations effectively and work well under pressure with tight deadlines.

Number of Days in Office: 3

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Compensation Pay Range:$82,000-$120,000

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement

Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan

Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement

Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Our Company

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.