Counsel, Marketing & Commercial

Etsy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 156,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity package

Annual bonus

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Etsy in Brooklyn is seeking a Counsel, Marketing & Commercial to advise our marketing team and provide practical legal support across our global business. You will handle a high volume of commercial contracts and help teams move with confidence while reducing risk.

This full-time role reports to the Director, Assistant General Counsel, M&A & Commercial. The position emphasizes collaboration with marketing, brand, and engineering, and offers equity, bonus, and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• JD with bar admission in NY or CA.
• Eligibility to work in-house in New York.
• 5+ years experience in marketing and commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate US and international marketing agreements.
• Shape SaaS, data-analytics, and ad-tech agreements.
• Guide vendor lifecycle and RFIs with Sourcing.
• Collaborate with marketing, brand, and engineering teams.
• Advise on balancing commercial, compliance, and privacy needs.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Business acumen

Plain language

Client liaison

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission (NY/CA)

Job description

Company Description

Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. We build, power, and evolve the tools and technologies that connect millions of entrepreneurs with millions of buyers around the world. As an Etsy employee, you will tackle unique, meaningful, and large-scale problems alongside passionate coworkers, all the while making a rewarding impact and Keeping Commerce Human.

Company Description

Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. We build, power, and evolve the tools and technologies that connect millions of entrepreneurs with millions of buyers around the world. As an Etsy employee, you will tackle unique, meaningful, and large-scale problems alongside passionate coworkers, all the while making a rewarding impact and Keeping Commerce Human. We believe exceptional companies are built by exceptional teams, and we're intentional about it. That means hiring great people, setting them up for success from day one, and giving them real reasons to grow their careers here. We invest in development that goes beyond promotions, and we foster the trust and relationships that help people do their best work together.

What's the Role?

We’re looking for a Counsel, Marketing & Commercial to be a trusted advisor to our marketing team and to give practical, transactional legal support across our global business. You’ll work on the many commercial contracts that grow out of Etsy’s creative marketing efforts. Your role is to help our teams move with confidence while you spot and reduce legal and commercial risk.

This is a full time role reporting to the Director, Assistant General Counsel, M&A & Commercial.

What does the day-to-day look like?

• Draft and negotiate US and international marketing agreements. These include performance and growth marketing (paid search, SEO/SEM, and targeted ad buys), affiliate and affiliate-network agreements, social media agreements, PR agreements, participant and publicity releases, and personnel agreements for embedded contractors. You may also support Above the Line and brand work — TV, radio, and Out of Home — along with agreements with ad agencies, media agencies, and other creative partners.
• Guide our marketing-technology work across the full vendor lifecycle, from choosing a vendor to offboarding one in a professional and protective way. You’ll shape SaaS, data-analytics, and ad-tech agreements, including indemnities, liability limits, IP rights, and data-protection terms.
• Balance breadth and depth. You’ll handle a high volume of everyday, lower-complexity agreements with care and good judgment, and you’ll also team up with our Sourcing colleagues on RFIs and more complex deals.
• Partner with our marketing, brand, creative, and engineering teams as they design campaigns and build new tools, keeping commercial, compliance, and privacy needs in balance. Work closely with partners across the business, others in Legal, and outside counsel through clear communication.
• Know when to say “yes,” "no," or “maybe, but…,” and when to raise a question with the wider team. You’ll keep in mind that the company is your client, and you’ll advocate for it and protect its interests.
• Of course, this is just a sample of the kinds of work this role will require! You should assume that your role will encompass other tasks, too, and that your job duties and responsibilities may change from time to time at Etsy's discretion, or otherwise applicable with local law.

Qualifications

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• A JD, admission to a state bar (NY or CA preferred), and eligibility to work in-house in New York.
• 5+ years experience, at a law firm and in-house, with marketing and commercial contracts for technology and e-commerce companies.
• Experience as the main point of contact for clients, guiding the legal side of a project, and the ability to explain legal ideas to technical and business partners in plain, clear language.
• Care for sharing risks, and ways to reduce them, with colleagues and leaders.
• Solid business, negotiation, and communication skills. You can read a spreadsheet, analyze details, and build a deck.

Compensation & Benefits

In addition to salary, you'll be eligible for an equity package, an annual performance bonus, and our competitive benefits that support you and your family. Base salary is determined by your location, skills, and experience. Etsy uses two geographic pay zones to reflect the labor markets where we compete for talent: one called Geo-1, covering the New York City metropolitan area, San Francisco Bay Area, and Seattle metropolitan area, and one called Geo-2, covering all other U.S. locations. Salary ranges for this role vary by zone and are listed below.

Location

We prioritize candidates based within commutable distance of Etsy’s Brooklyn Office. Depending on proximity, we ask team members to come in once or twice per week. Remote candidates outside commutable distance may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis, with the expectation of occasional travel to the office. Learn more details about our work modes and workplace safety policies here.

Salary Range

• Geo-1: 156,000.00 - 212,000.00 USD Annual
• Geo-2: 141,000.00 - 191,000.00 USD Annual

Our Promise

At Etsy, we believe that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace furthers relevance, resilience, and longevity. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. Etsy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship or immigration status, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status**, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law**. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation during any part of the interview or hiring process, please let your recruiter know and we will work with you to meet your needs. While Etsy supports visa sponsorship, sponsorship opportunities may be limited to certain roles and skills.