Senior Counsel - Data & Media

Socket.dev; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Hybrid work

Medical insurance options

401K match

Family plan benefits

Global technology company

Job summary

The Weather Company is seeking a Senior Counsel – Data & Media to act as a strategic legal partner for the Enterprise Data and Media units, reporting to the Deputy General Counsel. The role focuses on drafting and negotiating complex data and software licenses, supporting data commercialization, and guiding privacy and governance in a hybrid, Atlanta-based environment.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of legal experience (5+ in-house), strong technology industry knowledge, B2B deal

Qualifications

• 8+ years of legal experience with at least 5 years in-house.
• Experience handling data licensing, software licensing, and data governance.
• Licensed to practice law in the USA and in good standing.
• Strong negotiation, advising, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal counsel to Enterprise Data and Media business units.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex data licensing and software licensing agreements.
• Support data commercialization strategies, data rights, and privacy governance.
• Develop contracting templates and playbooks for recurring deal structures.
• Manage relationships with outside counsel and legal service providers.
• Assist product and engineering teams in software development for applications.
• Address marketing legal reviews and regulatory considerations.

Skills

Legal counsel

In-house experience

Data licensing

Software licensing

Data privacy

B2B engagements

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Contract management

Job description

About The Weather Company:

The Weather Company is the world’s leading weather provider, helping people and businesses make more informed decisions and take action in the face of weather. Together with advanced technology and AI, The Weather Company’s high-volume weather data, insights, advertising, and media solutions across the open web help people, businesses, and brands around the world prepare for and harness the power of weather in a scalable, privacy-forward way. The world’s most accurate forecaster globally, the company reaches hundreds of enterprise clients and more than 360 million monthly active users via its digital properties from The Weather Channel (weather.com) and Weather Underground (wunderground.com).

AI is part of how we work: Human judgment, expertise, and creativity remain essential and are amplified by AI. We expect everyone in this role to use AI thoughtfully and proactively to accelerate their performance, improve the quality of their work, and explore new possibilities. We are looking for people who are curious, adaptable, and excited to help shape an AI-enabled culture that delivers better outcomes for our customers and our company.

Job brief:

The Senior Counsel – Data & Media will serve as a strategic legal partner to The Weather Company’s Enterprise Data and Media business units, reporting directly to the Deputy General Counsel. This role involves managing a broad spectrum of legal matters, with a primary focus on drafting and negotiating complex data and software licensing agreements, supporting data commercialization strategies, and guiding data privacy and governance initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess over 8 years of legal experience, including at least 5 years in-house, with substantial expertise in the technology industry, B2B engagements, and product development, enabling them to effectively navigate the company's legal needs and commercial objectives in a hybrid, Atlanta-based environment.

The impact you'll make:

• Providing expert and strategic legal advice to TWC's Enterprise Data and Media lines of business, functioning as a mini-GC for these business units with the ability to manage a broad range of legal matters.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex data licensing agreements, including inbound and outbound data licenses, and data-as-a-service arrangements.
• Structuring and negotiating software licensing agreements, hosted services agreements, and technology platform access terms.
• Supporting TWC's expanding Enterprise Data business by providing legal guidance on data commercialization strategies, data rights, usage restrictions, and downstream licensing terms.
• Handling vendor, customer, and strategic partnership arrangements across the Enterprise Data and Media portfolio.
• Developing and maintaining standard contracting templates and playbooks for recurring deal structures.
• Supporting data privacy and data governance initiatives, with particular attention to the privacy implications of TWC's data licensing and enterprise product offerings.
• Assisting with marketing legal review.
• Developing, managing, and cost-effectively overseeing relationships with outside counsel and other legal services providers.
• Providing legal support on other matters as needed by the business, with the ability to adapt quickly to new subject areas and shifting priorities.

What you've accomplished:

• 8+ years of legal experience; 5+ years in-house.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school is required.
• Must be licensed to practice law in the USA and in good standing.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the technology industry, including experience with technology companies, software product development, and data licensing.
• Substantial knowledge and expertise regarding B2B engagements.
• Ability to support Product and Engineering teams in software development for applications.
• Exceptional negotiation skills, with the ability to represent the company's interests effectively.
• Excellent judgment and ability to understand and manage business risks.
• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels within and outside the organization.

Nice to have:

• Law firm experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience with employment and HR-related legal matters.
• Background in regulatory compliance, including privacy and data protection regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with intellectual property matters, including trademark, copyright, patent, and trade secret issues as they arise in the ordinary course of business.

Base Salary: $210,000 - $235,000

The base salary offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region of work premises, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors.

TWCo Benefits/Perks:

• Flexible Time Off program
• Hybrid work model
• Variety of medical insurance options including a $0 cost premium employee coverage
• Benefits effective day 1 of employment include competitive 401K match with no vesting requirement, national health, dental, and vision plans
• Progressive family plan benefits
• An opportunity to work for a global and industry-leading technology company
• Impactful work in a collaborative environment