In-House Commercial Counsel

Monks; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO and holidays

401k with company contribution

Paid parental leave

Work-life balance

Career growth opportunities

Diverse and inclusive culture

Job summary

A leading digital marketing agency is seeking an In-House Commercial Counsel to provide legal support for content production in the US and Canada. The role involves negotiating commercial agreements, ensuring compliance with legal standards, and providing strategic guidance to internal teams. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of experience in commercial transactions and a deep understanding of digital content law.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience working on commercial transactions.
• Demonstrated experience in digital advertising, content, and media is required.
• Strong knowledge of digital content, entertainment, contract and commercial law.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Work with clients to lead negotiation of terms.
• Analyze and mitigate potential risks with contract terms.
• Create and deliver internal training on processes.
• Provide guidance to the global commercial team.

Skills

Contract drafting and negotiation

Attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication

Flexibility

Judgment

Ability to work cross-functionally

Curiosity about legal landscape

Education

Licensed lawyer in good standing

Job description

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The Role

Monks is on the lookout for a highly motivated Commercial Counsel to join the US Legal team and help with day-to-day legal matters for our content productions in the US & Canada, and related legal issues, including MSAs, SOWs, Amendments, NDAs, and influencer agreements. Have a passion for simplicity and clarity, coupled with a strong background in contract drafting and negotiation. Be an autonomous, strategic, and adaptable attorney who thrives in a high-pressure, high-stakes environment, demonstrating agility in a digital-first setting. This role involves negotiating deals for the United States and Canada and providing practical, commercially-focused guidance and support to internal business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements (e.g. MSAs, SOWs, Content & Vendor Agreements, Amendments, NDAs, etc.) to support sales, marketing, and operations.
• Work with clients and internal teams to lead negotiation of terms to align with company policies and objectives.
• Analyze and mitigate potential risks involved with specific contract terms.
• Partner with internal legal counsel across the world to create contract policies and commercial strategy to ensure the support of the business as it scales.
• Serve as primary contact for internal and external contract-related inquiries.
• Create and deliver internal training on commercial and legal processes and concepts.
• Assist with post-merger integration as related to commercial processes.
• Proactively identify new projects and goals needed to improve the legal function and work to accomplish them.
• Provide guidance and support to the global commercial team.
• Stay current on relevant industry, commercial, IP, privacy, employment, and other laws, regulations, and developments to adapt our commercial processes accordingly.
• Work on various other legal projects to support the North American and Global Legal team.
• This role will evolve as the needs of the business grows and changes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience working on commercial transactions.
• Demonstrated experience in digital advertising, content, and media is required.
• Attention to detail is a must.
• Strong knowledge of digital content, entertainment, contract and commercial law.
• Flexibility and willingness to take on tasks in new areas of law.
• Ability to work independently and exercise excellent judgment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to relay legal concepts, policies, documents in a manner easily understood by non-lawyers.
• Flexibility to adapt and thrive in a constantly changing environment as we continue to grow our business internationally.
• Curiosity and eagerness to stay up to date on the regional legal landscape and our industry and align our goals accordingly.
• Must be able to effectively work cross-functionally with many different teams and personalities across the world.
• Licensed lawyer in good standing admitted to practice in your state of residence or be able to obtain In-House Counsel Registration for your state of residence within 3-6 months of starting the role.
• A positive attitude, ability to roll up your sleeves to get the job done and not sweat the small stuff!

At Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where a diversity of perspectives can thrive. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage qualified applicants, from all backgrounds, who are excited to contribute to our mission.

Benefits

What We Offer

• Excellent, full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer-paid HRA.
• Generous PTO and 15 company-wide holidays.
• 401k with company contribution.
• Paid parental leave.
• Work-life balance with an emphasis on personal well-being.
• Career growth in a disruptor space & entrepreneurial opportunities within the Monks network.
• A globally diverse & inclusive culture with employee resource groups such as S4 Melanin, Pride.Monks, Cultura.Monks, and more.
• Authentic commitment to DEI efforts and sustainable growth. (Why Sir Martin Sorrell signed The Climate Pledge here!)

This role is subject to our Return to Office (RTO) policy. If you reside within a commutable distance of one of our office locations, you will be expected to work from the office a set number of days per week. The specific details, including the number of required office days, will be in accordance with the company’s then-current RTO policy, which is subject to change from time to time.

Salary Range $120,000—$160,000 USD

Monks is the global, purely digital, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global marketing and technology services to accelerate business possibilities and redefine how brands and businesses interact with the world. Its integration of systems and workflows delivers unfettered content production, scaled experiences, enterprise-grade technology and data science fueled by AI—managed by the industry’s best and most diverse digital talent—to help the world’s trailblazing companies outmaneuver and outpace their competition. Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services. It has remained a constant presence on Adweek’s Fastest Growing lists (2019‑23), ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022‑23) and is the only partner to have been placed in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020‑24). In addition to being named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023), Monks has been recognized by Business Intelligence in its 2024 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Awards program in three categories: the Individual category, Organizational Winner in AI Strategic Planning and AI Product for its service Monks.Flow. Monks has also garnered the title of Webby Production Company of the Year (2021‑24), won a record number of FWAs and has earned a spot on Newsweek’s Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces 2023. We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.