Commercial Counsel, Advertising.

Accountabilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate supply-side advertising agreements, including publisher agreements and related platform and partner terms.

• Negotiate demand-side agreements, including demand-side platform (DSP) agreements, advertising insertion orders (IOs), and master terms with advertisers, agencies, and other advertising partners.

• Draft and negotiate content licensing agreements supporting advertising and monetization initiatives.

• Review and negotiate data processing agreements (DPAs), privacy provisions, and data-use terms within advertising transactions.

• Apply relevant privacy frameworks, including CCPA and GDPR, to commercial negotiations and contractual commitments.

• Review and negotiate selected procurement and marketing agreements.

• Provide practical legal guidance to Ads, Sales, and Ad Operations teams, balancing appropriate protections with commercial objectives and efficient deal execution.

• Develop and maintain contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and fallback positions for advertising agreements.

• Improve contract intake, review, and negotiation workflows to support faster and more consistent deal execution.

• Partner with Privacy, Product, and Engineering teams to ensure contractual commitments accurately reflect product functionality and data practices.

• Monitor developments in advertising and privacy laws, regulations, and industry standards, including IAB terms, and incorporate relevant changes into contract strategy.

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align legal recommendations with business priorities while protecting the organization and its members.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited U.S. law school.

• Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.

• At least 5 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department, ideally within advertising, ad tech, media, or technology.

• Strong experience drafting and negotiating digital advertising agreements, including publisher agreements, DSP and/or supply-side platform (SSP) agreements, advertising insertion orders, and content licensing agreements.

• Experience negotiating data processing agreements and advising on privacy and data-use requirements under frameworks such as CCPA and GDPR.

• Ability to understand the programmatic advertising ecosystem and its commercial contracting practices.

• Strong commercial judgment and the ability to balance legal protections with practical business needs.

• Proven negotiation skills, with a constructive, solutions-oriented approach to closing transactions efficiently.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to advise and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrated interest in using AI-powered tools and technology to improve legal workflows and operational efficiency.

Preferred qualifications:

• Familiarity with programmatic advertising industry practices and IAB standard terms.

• Previous in-house experience supporting advertising, ad tech, media, or consumer technology businesses.

Benefits:

• Annual base salary range of $163,000–$237,500 USD, depending on experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location.

• Additional equity compensation in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, with employee premiums fully covered.

• Life and disability insurance.

• Paid parental leave.

• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.

• Mental wellness resources and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Flexible paid time off.

• Company-wide holidays, plus summer and winter shutdown periods.

• Learning and professional development programs.

• Equipment, tools, and reimbursement support for a productive remote working environment.

• Complimentary premium membership and tracking devices.

• Remote-first work environment, with roles available remotely within the United States.