Commercial Counsel, Platform And Technology

TL;DR

Commercial Counsel (Platform and Technology): Handling commercial transactions and advising teams on legal issues across Snap's products and services with an accent on data privacy, intellectual property, and AI issues. Focus on negotiating business and legal terms, creating agreements, and collaborating cross-functionally.

Location: Must work in an office 4+ days per week in Santa Monica, CA

Salary: $178,000-$313,000 annually depending on location.

Company

Snap Inc. is a technology company empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together through products like hirify.global and Lens Studio.

What you will do

• Review, draft, and negotiate agreements covering Snap’s commercial activities, including for ad measurement, AR, and monetization.
• Analyze contracts related to technology development, SaaS, licensing, strategic sourcing, procurement, software integrations, and partnerships.
• Provide tactical and strategic advice to business and product leaders related to commercial transactions.
• Advise business clients on Snap policies, business strategy, and legal issues and risks.
• Assist in creating and improving agreements, templates, and policies for Snap as new products are developed and new markets are entered.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with colleagues from every part of the company.

Requirements

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in a United States state bar, or otherwise qualified to be a registered in-house counsel under California’s multi-jurisdictional practice program
• 6+ years of practicing law in-house or at a law firm
• Excellent analytical, communication, organizational, negotiation, and drafting skills.
• Excellent legal and business judgment, critical thinking, and the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.
• Ability to use AI resources to drive accuracy and efficiency in daily work.

Nice to have

• 4+ years of experience handling commercial transactions, ideally in-house at an internet, e-commerce, or technology company

Culture & Benefits

• Benefits include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages.
• Snap is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification.