Commercial Legal Counsel - F/M

SPARTEO; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Commercial Legal Counsel to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will report directly to the Chief Legal Officer and play a crucial part in shaping the legal framework of a rapidly growing tech company. You will manage contract negotiations, provide strategic legal advice, and work in a vibrant environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. This opportunity not only allows you to contribute to the company's expansion but also supports your professional growth through tailored career development programs. If you have a passion for the tech industry and a drive to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Career development support

Comprehensive health plans

RTT Days

Vibrant social events

Close-knit team

Partial reimbursement of public transit passes

Swile card for meals

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in legal commercial roles, preferably in tech or AdTech.
• Proven ability to draft, negotiate, and manage contracts independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract lifecycle from drafting to compliance and dispute resolution.
• Provide strategic legal advice to minimize risks and ensure compliance.

Skills

Contract Negotiation

Legal Compliance

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Fluency in English

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Sparteo - Suite of Solutions for Web Publishers

Since 2016, Sparteo has been revolutionizing advertising technology. Our AI-powered solutions boost media value on websites.

Sparteo is skyrocketing in Europe :

2nd fastest-growing French AdTech company and 32nd nationwide (Les Echos).

21st fastest-growing European Ad & Marketing company and 359th overall (Financial Times).

Actirise is now the #1 Web SSP in France, overtaking Google AdExchange! A success driven by the dedication of our 130 collaborators and the trust of our clients. Next stop: UK & Germany

Winning the Bronze Prize at the Ratecard Stars Awards (3rd at AdTech of the Year).

Why?

Passionate, dedicated teams! We empower them to learn, excel, and drive Sparteo’s success.

High-performance solutions: Actirise for display, FastCMP for consent management, Viously for video, and Voxeus for audio.

Discover our journey, products, and culture on our website!

Your Job

As a Commercial Legal Counsel, you will be directly reporting to the Chief Legal Officer (CLO), who is establishing the legal function at Sparteo. This role requires a high degree of autonomy and an entrepreneurial spirit, with the goal of growing within the position and contributing to the structuring of Sparteo's legal department.

To specify

1. Contract Management
   
   • Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial contracts independently.
   • Ensure contract compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
   • Collaborate with internal teams to streamline our contractual process by improving efficiency and reliability.
   • Implement a data-driven approach to monitor the contract database and provide management with key contractual data points.
   • Update contract templates and internal procedures based on legal developments.
2. Legal Advice and Risk Management
   
   • Provide strategic legal advice to internal teams, minimizing risks and maximizing efficiency.
   • Identify and assess potential legal risks using advanced data analysis.
   • Implement procedures to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
3. Dispute Resolution
   
   • Assist in managing contractual disputes and collaborate with external lawyers if necessary.
   • Participate in conflict resolution to proactively update our templates based on dispute resolution experience.
4. Challenges & Differentiators
   
   • Opportunity to shape the legal framework of a rapidly growing tech company.
   • Work in a dynamic and innovative environment, contributing to Sparteo's international expansion.
   • Collaborate across Sparteo’s diverse suite of high-performance solutions.

Your profile for this job

1. 5+ years of experience as a legal commercial specialist in the tech sector, experience in an Ad Tech or in the digital Ad industry is a strong plus.
2. Proven ability to manage contract negotiations autonomously.
3. Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
4. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
5. Fluency in English.
6. Entrepreneurial spirit with a focus on autonomy and initiative.
7. Data-driven and performance-oriented approach.
8. Agile and pragmatic problem-solver in a dynamic environment.

Your mind set to share our adventure

1. You want to make an impact and move things forward collectively. Does hearing phrases like "Yes, but we've been doing it this way for years..." make your hair stand on end? We feel the same way: progress is made by questioning what already exists.
2. You solve problems pragmatically and analytically.
3. You're looking for a fast-moving environment where your agility will be an asset. The 80-20 (Pareto) principle holds no secrets for you.
4. Your ability to listen encourages you to challenge and improve yourself on an ongoing basis.

Benefits & Work Environment

1. Dynamic Remote Culture: At Sparteo, we embrace a flexible work environment that adapts to your lifestyle, allowing you to contribute from wherever you feel most productive, be it from home or our urban offices in Paris, Lille, or London.
2. Close-knit Team: Be part of our dynamic and united team, where collaboration, innovation, and mutual support drive our collective success and create a thriving work environment.
3. Vibrant Social Events: Engage in regular social gatherings and company events that foster community and celebrate our milestones.
4. Rapid Growth: Experience the excitement of working with a company in rapid expansion mode, impacting the advertising technology landscape across Europe and beyond.
5. Tailored Support: We provide robust career development support, including training programs, career check-ins with HR, opportunities for internal mobility, and performance feedback sessions conducted quarterly or semi-annually, depending on your role.
6. RTT Days: We support work-life balance with additional rest days (RTT), provided based on position and tenure, empowering you to recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
7. Comprehensive Health and pension plans: We provide a robust health benefits plan, ensuring you and your family are covered and cared for.
8. Additional Perks:
   • Benefit from the Swile card for meals.
   • Partial reimbursement of public transit passes.

Ready to join Team Sparteo? Send us your CV and continue the recruitment process!

Here are the stages in our recruitment process

1. Discussions about your driving forces, your ambitions and our Sparteo mindset will be held with a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
2. Analytical and business logic tests.
3. Discussions with one or more members of the Sparteo team, including your future manager.
4. Taking up references.

Our recruitment process is mainly conducted by videoconference; however, certain stages may require a face-to-face meeting.