What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Associate – Promotional Marketing position at Don Jagoda Associates?
About Us
Don Jagoda Associates (DJA) is a leader in promotional marketing, specializing in the design and administration of sweepstakes, contests, games, and loyalty programs for many of the world’s most recognized brands. With decades of expertise and fully integrated legal, digital, and fulfillment services, we ensure our clients’ promotions are engaging, compliant, and seamlessly executed.
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Legal Associate with 1–3 years of experience to join our Legal Department. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of marketing, promotions, and law, supporting the development and execution of consumer promotions across a wide range of industries. You will collaborate closely with legal, account, and digital teams to help ensure all promotions are compliant with applicable laws and regulations while supporting client-facing initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and revise official rules, terms and conditions, and promotional materials
- Assist in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and international laws governing sweepstakes, contests, and promotions
- Support the review and negotiation of promotional services agreements
- Collaborate with account and marketing teams to provide practical legal guidance on promotion structure and execution
- Monitor regulatory updates and industry trends impacting promotional marketing
- Assist with winner documentation, eligibility review, and compliance processes
- Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and best practices within the legal and account teams
- Communicate with both outside and in-house counsel regarding promotion law issues
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to at least one U.S. state bar
- 1–3 years of legal experience (law firm or in-house), preferably with exposure to marketing, advertising, promotions, or consumer protection law
- Strong writing and analytical skills with attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Interest in marketing, advertising, or digital promotions
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
Preferred (Not Required)
- Experience with sweepstakes, contests, or promotional marketing
- Familiarity with privacy and data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA, CPRA)
- Exposure to contract drafting and negotiation
Why Join DJA
- Work alongside industry leaders in promotional marketing law
- Gain hands-on experience across legal, marketing, and digital disciplines
- Collaborative, team-oriented environment with strong mentorship
- Opportunity to grow within a specialized and evolving area of law