Commercial Counsel

Kepler; Greater Toronto Area; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Commercial Counsel to join their dynamic Legal team. This role focuses on negotiating and managing a variety of commercial agreements, particularly in digital media and marketing. The ideal candidate will possess strong legal expertise in privacy and data protection compliance, alongside excellent negotiation skills. You will also have the opportunity to manage a small team and contribute to strategic initiatives across global offices. Join a company recognized as a top workplace, where you can grow your career while working with talented professionals in a fun and transparent environment.

Benefits

Healthcare/Dental/Vision

Unlimited PTO

Group RRSP Contributions

$75/mo Wellness Stipend

$100/mo Mobile Phone Stipend

$50/mo Internet Stipend

$500/yr Annual Learning Stipend

$2,000/yr Annual Tuition Stipend

One-time $200 New Hire Home Office Equipment Stipend

Parental Leave - 16 weeks primary caregiver

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal experience, preferably in digital media or advertising.
• Experience with global privacy regulations like GDPR and CCPA.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate various commercial agreements.
• Advise on privacy and data protection issues across multiple jurisdictions.
• Manage and mentor two legal team members.

Skills

Commercial Contracting

Privacy Compliance

Data Protection

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Kepler executes engineered marketing, where every message and ad delivered helps create a more personalized and productive relationship between brands and their consumers. We do this by acting as clients’ agency of record, as their in-house team, or some hybrid of the two – and by harnessing data and technology across all paid digital media and data-driven CRM channels.

Kepler prides itself on being a great place to work. In fact, we’re proud to share that AdAge recognized Kepler among the Best Place to Work in 2022, validating our investment in our team and our clients.

• We'retransparentwith our employees. You'll hear updates on company financials, how we're performing against bonus goals, and how we're responding to challenges we face.
• We'regrowing. For you, that means unparalleled growth opportunities and a role in shaping the direction of the company.
• We'refun. You'll work with and learn from the smartest people in the industry and have a blast doing it.

We are seeking a Commercial Counsel to join our Legal team. This role will focus on negotiating and managing a wide variety of commercial agreements with an emphasis on digital media, marketing, adtech, and creative. The ideal candidate will also bring experience in global privacy and data protection compliance. This position includes management responsibilities for two legal professionals and offers the opportunity to support strategic, cross-functional initiatives across Kepler’s global offices in the U.S., UK, Costa Rica, Singapore, and the Philippines.

This role will also play a part in supporting cross-company opportunities and collaborations within our parent company’s broader global network.

Kepler executes engineered marketing, where every message and ad delivered helps create a more personalized and productive relationship between brands and their consumers. We do this by acting as clients’ agency of record, as their in-house team, or some hybrid of the two – and by harnessing data and technology across all paid digital media and data-driven CRM channels. Kepler prides itself on being a great place to work. In fact, we’re proud to share that AdAge recognized Kepler among the Best Place to Work in 2022, validating our investment in our team and our clients.

• We'retransparentwith our employees. You'll hear updates on company financials, how we're performing against bonus goals, and how we're responding to challenges we face.
• We'regrowing. For you, that means unparalleled growth opportunities and a role in shaping the direction of the company.
• We'refun. You'll work with and learn from the smartest people in the industry and have a blast doing it.

We are seeking a Commercial Counsel to join our Legal team. This role will focus on negotiating and managing a wide variety of commercial agreements with an emphasis on digital media, marketing, adtech, and creative. The ideal candidate will also bring experience in global privacy and data protection compliance. This position includes management responsibilities for two legal professionals and offers the opportunity to support strategic, cross-functional initiatives across Kepler’s global offices in the U.S., UK, Costa Rica, Singapore, and the Philippines.

This role will also play a part in supporting cross-company opportunities and collaborations within our parent company’s broader global network.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including client services, vendor, licensing, partnership, and technology contracts.
• Advise on privacy and data protection issues across multiple jurisdictions (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA), including supporting the development of internal policies and compliance frameworks.
• Partner with internal business teams to support day-to-day legal needs and ongoing operational initiatives.
• Manage and mentor two legal team members, providing oversight, guidance, and professional development support.
• Engage in collaborative projects with legal and business stakeholders from our parent company and affiliates.
• Contribute to continuous process improvements for contract management, risk mitigation, and legal operations.
  
  

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal degree; admitted to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction or Canadian province.
• 5+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably in-house at a digital media, advertising, or technology company.
• Strong proficiency in commercial contracting, including marketing/media-specific agreements.
• Experience advising on privacy and data use issues, with working knowledge of relevant global regulations.
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced environments and making informed decisions with limited or evolving guidance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to convey legal concepts clearly to non-legal audiences.
• Comfortable working across time zones and supporting global operations.

Total Compensation:

• Base Salary (CAD): $120,000 - $180,000
• Target Annualized Discretionary Bonus: 10%
• Target Total Cash (CAD): $132,000 - $198,000

Benefits:

• Healthcare/Dental/Vision
• Unlimited PTO
• Group RRSP Contributions
• $75/mo Wellness Stipend
• $100/mo Mobile Phone Stipend
• $50/mo Internet Stipend
• $500/yr Annual Learning Stipend
• $2,000/yr Annual Tuition Stipend
• One-time $200 New Hire Home Office Equipment Stipend
• Parental Leave -16 week primary caregiver / 6 week secondarycaregiver leave
• Annual Work From Anywhere 4 weeks per year

Please note that, at this time and for this position, we cannot accommodate long term future sponsorship needs for US work authorization but can accommodate OPT STEM extensions. Please note in your application, if you fall under this category.

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