Group General Counsel

Meet The People (MTP Group); United States; À distance; USD 180 000 - 260 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Meet The People (MTP Group) is seeking a Group General Counsel to lead the legal function for our North American operations, based remotely in the United States and Canada. You will partner with executive leadership and the boards on governance, commercial contracting, and regulatory compliance.

This senior role requires 10–15+ years of legal experience, in-house work, and a strong background in advertising, media, or marketing technology.

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years of legal experience, including substantial in-house experience.
• Prior GC or Assistant GC experience preferred.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Strong transactional background with deep experience in commercial contracting (MSAs, SOWs, licensing, etc.).
• Experience in advertising, media, marketing technology, or related industries preferred.

Responsabilités

• Lead the legal function for North American operations and serve as primary legal advisor to executive leadership and boards.
• Manage a high volume of concurrent matters including commercial contracting, governance, employment law, litigation management, and regulatory compliance.
• Structure complex commercial relationships, oversee the commercial insurance program, and lead data privacy and cybersecurity initiatives.
• Advise on legal risks related to generative AI and support strategic initiatives such as M&A and investments.

Connaissances

In-house experience

General Counsel experience

Licensed attorney (US)

Commercial contracting

Litigation management

Regulatory compliance

Data privacy & cybersecurity

Formation

Juris Doctor (JD)

Description du poste

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jobs Verified: 21 Apr 2026 United States & Canada (Fully Remote)

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Organising Institution / Firm

Meet The People (MTP Group)

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United States & Canada (Fully Remote)

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10-15+ years of legal experience, including substantial in-house experience; prior GC or Assistant GC experience preferred; Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Jobs

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Group General Counsel at Meet The PeopleCategory: JobsOrganiser: Meet The People (MTP Group)Description:Meet The People (MTP) is a private equity-backed collective of independent, entrepreneurial agencies employing over 750 professionals across North America. The organization provides integrated capabilities across the full marketing lifecycle, including brand strategy, media activation, analytics, and retail engagement through a portfolio of specialized companies such as VSA Partners, True Media, and Coegi.The Group General Counsel will lead the legal function across MTP's North American operations and serve as the primary legal advisor to executive leadership and boards in the United States and Canada. This senior executive role involves managing a high volume of concurrent matters, including commercial contracting, corporate governance, employment law, litigation management, and regulatory compliance.The successful candidate will be responsible for structuring complex commercial relationships, overseeing the commercial insurance program, and leading data privacy and cybersecurity initiatives. The role also involves advising on emerging legal risks associated with generative AI and supporting strategic initiatives such as M&A and investments.

Eligibility:

• 10-15+ years of legal experience, including substantial in-house experience.
• Prior experience as a General Counsel or Assistant General Counsel is preferred.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (familiarity with Canadian law is a plus).
• Strong transactional background with deep experience in commercial contracting (MSAs, SOWs, licensing, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience in managing litigation and dispute resolution.
• Background in advertising, media, marketing technology, or related industries is strongly preferred.

Deadline: Not specifiedLocation: Remote (United States & Canada)Fees: NoneContact Information: Rachel Reid, M.S., SHRM-CP (Talent Acquisition Associate Director)