Legal Counsel

adMarketplace; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Wellness programs

401k matching

Summer Fridays

Catered lunches

Corporate retreats

Job summary

A leading advertising technology company in New York City is seeking a dynamic legal professional to manage commercial agreements and provide legal counsel to senior management. Ideal candidates will have a Juris Doctor degree, at least 3 years of relevant experience, and strong negotiation and analytical skills. The role offers a competitive salary range of $125,000 - $160,000, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth, including a robust continuing education program and wellness initiatives.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of contract law and commercial agreements.
• 3+ years experience practicing law in-house or at a law firm.
• Active membership in good standing with the New York State Bar.

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate commercial agreements and contracts.
• Provide legal counseling to senior management.
• Administer the legal team's matter management systems.

Skills

Contract law

Commercial agreements

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Jira

Job description

adMarketplace is the largest global marketplace for Native Search advertising. For over 25 years, we’ve connected brands with consumers at the moment they express commercial intent beyond legacy search engines.

Our award-winning culture is grounded in the principles of Curiosity, Collaboration, Creative Conflict, Commitment, and Competitiveness – our 5Cs. These values drive us to turn complexity into clarity and create measurable value for consumers, advertisers, and publishers alike.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the General Counsel in New York City and working closely with senior leaders at the company
• Review and negotiate commercial agreements (publisher and advertiser agreements, including Insertion Orders and the governing terms and conditions)
• Review and negotiate general contracts, third-party agreements and vendor/supplier relationships
• Lead on negotiations related to data processing agreements; work with General Counsel and Data Protection Officer to maintain compliance with data handling obligations
• Update company contract templates to reflect evolving business and legal needs
• Provide legal counseling to senior management on matters such as business strategic planning, claims and disputes, contracts with suppliers, licenses, and protecting intellectual property
• Develops and delivers legal compliance and policy training to internal business teams
• Administers the legal team's matter management and workflow systems (e.g., Jira), optimizing queues, reports, and operational processes.
• Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues
• Provide clarification on legal language or specifications to everyone in the organization

Requirements

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of contract law and commercial agreements
• Business savvy in media; experience in digital advertising and/or digital media preferred
• 3+ years experience practicing law highly preferred in either an in-house legal department or law firm
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the New York State Bar.
• Experience with privacy, intellectual property, or international law is preferred
• Hands on, roll-up-your sleeves mentality
• Sound judgment and strong analytical skills
• Outstanding communication, organization and prioritization skills
• Prior experience in advertising or technology is a plus.

*Compensation:

$125,000 - $160,000 + Bonus & Equity

Benefits

We offer a robust continuing education program, management training, regular company-wide lunch and learns, and well-defined career paths to ensure all our employees have an opportunity to grow.

We know you’ve come to expect comprehensive healthcare, wellness programs, paid time off, commuter benefits, and 401k matching from any company, so it’s a good thing we offer all of that and so much more. adMarketplace offers Summer Fridays, catered lunches, a fully stocked kitchen, ZogSports teams, happy hours and corporate retreats to encourage a strong work/life balance.

*This range represents the low and high end of the base salary someone in this role may earn as an employee of adMarketplace in the New York office. Salaries will vary based on various factors including but not limited to professional and academic experience; training; associated responsibilities; and other business and organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees. Salary decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each hire.