Commercial Counsel, Data Privacy & Tech Agreements

R. L. Polk Mobility; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Mobility Global Business Solutions seeks a commercial counsel to lead drafting and negotiation of complex agreements, including data subscriptions, licenses, and MSAs. You will counsel on data privacy, DPAs, and regulatory compliance, aligning with FTC priorities and best practices.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver practical, risk-balanced guidance and scalable contract processes, contributing to growth and governance initiatives within the legal function.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years' experience as commercial counsel, with broad contracts and legal experience in a law firm and/or in-house environment.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active admission and good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Demonstrated track record drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Proven experience advising on data privacy and data protection matters.
• Working knowledge of advertising, consumer protection, and marketing laws (including UDAP and CAN-SPAM) and familiarity with FTC standards and enforcement posture.
• Pragmatic, business-oriented judgment; able to calibrate risk and drive solutions.
• Ability to counsel internal stakeholders with clear, concise, actionable advice and deliver against defined timelines.
• Comfortable operating autonomously while collaborating effectively across teams.
• Positive, team-first approach; responsive, professional, and constructive partner within Legal.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of complex commercial agreements, including data subscription and licensing agreements, technology and software licenses, SaaS agreements, MSAs, and related SOWs and ancillary documents.
• Review, advise on, and negotiate privacy and data protection provisions, including DPAs and related contractual frameworks governing data handling, security and subprocessor obligations.
• Provide legal guidance on advertising, marketing, and consumer protection compliance, including UDAP/UDAAP principles, CAN-SPAM, and alignment with evolving FTC enforcement priorities and industry best practices (e.g., disclosures, disclaimer language, endorsements and testimonials, and marketing practices review).
• Support commercial transactions and cross-functional business initiatives, including ad hoc projects and strategic programs, by delivering practical, risk-balanced legal guidance, proposing innovative solutions, and driving process improvements through contract workflow optimization, playbooks, and scalable legal frameworks.
• Partner closely with Legal and Compliance stakeholders to provide responsive support across a broad range of matters, ensuring alignment on risk, regulatory requirements, and operational execution.
• Contribute to and lead special projects that advance the business division’s priorities, including initiatives to support growth, improve governance, and enhance operational efficiency, as assigned.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Data privacy

Advertising law

Risk assessment

Client counseling

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Mobility Global Business Solutions seeks a commercial counsel to lead drafting and negotiation of complex agreements, including data subscriptions, licenses, and MSAs. You will counsel on data privacy, DPAs, and regulatory compliance, aligning with FTC priorities and best practices.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver practical, risk-balanced guidance and scalable contract processes, contributing to growth and governance initiatives within the legal function.