Associate General Counsel, Procurement

The Trade Desk, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology company is seeking an experienced commercial procurement attorney to join their dynamic legal team. In this role, you will negotiate a wide array of contracts, tackle complex legal challenges, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline procurement processes. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a rapidly growing company that values creativity, inclusivity, and professional development. If you are a driven legal professional with a passion for technology and a knack for negotiation, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and engaging environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a recognized law firm or in-house legal department.
• Significant experience in negotiating complex technology procurement contracts.

Responsibilities

• Structure, draft, and negotiate various technology and vendor contracts.
• Identify and analyze potential legal risks with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Legal Analysis

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Tools

Legal Templates

Contract Management Software

Job description

The Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world. How? With a media buying platform that helps brands deliver a more insightful and relevant ad experience for consumers –– and sets a new standard for global reach, accuracy, and transparency. We are proud of the culture we have built. We value the unique experiences and perspectives that each person brings to The Trade Desk, and we are committed to fostering inclusive spaces where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work every day.

So, if you are talented, driven, creative, and eager to join a dynamic, globally-connected team, then we want to talk!

What we do:

The Trade Desk is a dynamic technology company with a legal team that is rapidly growing. We are looking for an experienced commercial procurement attorney who has excellent judgment, loves to negotiate deals, analyze complex legal issues, and find creative solutions. We seek candidates who enjoy working independently, are highly resourceful, have exceptional communications skills, and balance competing demands in a positive and client-friendly manner. We want collaborators who will help structure deals with business counterparts, and hopefully contribute some humor to our legal slack channel. The Trade Desk is a great place to work if you value a team environment with frequent learning opportunities through cross-functional collaboration and are seeking to develop your career by tackling complex legal challenges on a global scale.

What you'll do:

• Structure, draft and negotiate a wide variety of inbound technology, vendor and purchasing contracts, including professional service agreements, SaaS and on-prem software agreements, data center agreements, IT and equipment purchasing agreements, data protection addendums, programmatic advertising agreements, and temporary staffing and recruiting agreements.
• Identify, research, analyze, and work with cross-functional teams to address potential risks related to data privacy, AI/ML, intellectual property, software licensing, information security, and labor and employment laws.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to help streamline, automate, and scale The Trade Desk’s global procurement processes.
• Continually improve our templates, playbooks, and legal processes to help us scale globally with a consistent but locally relevant approach.
• Provide practical advice on legal issues and risks, complex agreement structures, and company policies in a risk-tolerant, but compliance-oriented environment.
• Exercise strong judgement to advise The Trade Desk team and contribute to the overall success of the business.

Who you are:

• 8+ years of experience working in an internationally/nationally recognized law firm or in-house legal department.
• Admitted to practice in the location in which you reside.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Significant experience in negotiating complex technology procurement contracts and leading legal negotiations with large global companies.
• Background or experience with privacy law, intellectual property law, employment law, artificial intelligence, SaaS, and advertising technology is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact with internal and external constituents at all levels.
• Experience managing outside counsel is a plus.
• Exceptional critical thinking skills and ability to thrive in fast paced environment, while juggling competing, time-sensitive demands.
• Strong business sense and ability to exercise good business judgement.
• Excellent interpersonal skills (sense of humor is a big plus).

Note: Interns are not eligible for variable incentive awards such as stock-based compensation, retirement plan, vacation, tuition reimbursement or parental leave.