Senior Legal Counsel

Creatopy; United States; Remote; USD 138,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading startup in the advertising sector is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to build and scale their Legal function. This role involves providing strategic legal advice, managing commercial agreements, and ensuring compliance with global laws. The ideal candidate will have extensive legal experience, particularly in the tech industry, and will work closely with various teams to support the company's growth and mitigate risks.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of legal experience, ideally in tech.
• Expertise in U.S. and European legal frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice to executive team.
• Draft and manage commercial agreements.
• Advise on global privacy and data protection laws.

Skills

Commercial Contracts

Corporate Law

Privacy/Data Protection

Business Acumen

Education

Bar Admission

Tools

AI-Enabled Legal Tools

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Job Title: Senior Legal Counsel (Sr Director Level)

Location: Remote - US

About Creatopy:

Creatopy is a venture-backed startup transforming the way marketers create and publish ad campaigns. Our AI-powered platform helps brands scale high-quality, on-brand ads faster and more efficiently than ever. Unlike bloated enterprise software or fragmented AI tools, Creatopy streamlines the process—from design to deployment—driving better performance and higher ROI. Trusted by brands like AstraZeneca, NASCAR, and The Economist, we’re helping to eliminate friction in the campaign process so that marketers can move at the speed of relevance. Find out how at www.creatopy.com.

What we’re looking for:

We’re seeking a sharp, business-savvy legal leader to build and scale our Legal function. This high-impact, generalist role requires someone who excels across commercial, corporate, and regulatory areas—translating complexity into clarity quickly. You will collaborate with leaders across Sales, Product, People, and Finance to support smart growth, manage global risks, and help the company scale confidently.

What You'll Do:

1. Provide strategic legal advice directly to the executive team, including the CEO, CFO, and Board, on risk and business strategy.
2. Draft, negotiate, and manage a variety of commercial agreements such as SaaS, vendor contracts, partnerships, NDAs, and DPAs, focusing on practical risk management and deal speed.
3. Coordinate with our Romania-based legal team and external law firms as needed.
4. Oversee corporate legal matters including governance, board processes, equity administration, entity management, and fundraising.
5. Advise on global privacy and data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), working with Product, Marketing, and Engineering teams to embed compliance into operations.
6. Manage international legal issues, especially concerning our Romanian entity, and advise on cross-border matters as the company expands.
7. Partner with various teams on strategic initiatives requiring legal input, from product launches to regulatory compliance.
8. Proactively identify and mitigate legal and compliance risks to enable swift business growth with confidence.

What We're Looking For:

1. 10+ years of legal experience, ideally with top law firms and in-house roles within the tech industry.
2. Expertise in commercial contracts, corporate law, and privacy/data protection.
3. Experience with U.S. and European legal frameworks and contracting norms.
4. Strong business acumen with the ability to give clear, actionable advice in a fast-paced environment.
5. Familiarity with AI-enabled legal tools for efficiency.
6. Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with a hands-on approach.
7. Bar admission in at least one relevant jurisdiction.
8. Experience in Series A–C tech startups or cross-border corporate environments.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal
• Industries: Software Development and Advertising Services

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Salary Range: United States $138,900.00-$191,000.00, posted 2 weeks ago.