Commercial Counsel (AdTech)

TL;DR

Commercial Counsel (AdTech): Structuring and negotiating high‑impact commercial deals with clients, partners, and vendors with an accent on risk mitigation, revenue unlocking, and sustainable growth. Focus on drafting complex MSAs, SOWs, and DPAs, and optimizing contract lifecycles through CLM tools like Ironclad.

Location: Must be based in the United States (remote in most states); no immigration sponsorship available

Salary: $130,000 – $150,000 per year + annual performance bonus

Company

A fast-growing digital agency recognized as a Best Place to Work, operating at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and marketing execution.

What you will do

• Serve as commercial counsel for client, vendor, and general commercial contracts, including professional services, SaaS, and Ad/MarTech software.
• Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of agreements such as MSAs, software licenses, SOWs, and data protection agreements (DPAs).
• Provide risk-aligned legal guidance to internal stakeholders to drive deal flow and efficient execution.
• Manage contract workflows, approvals, and scalable templates using the Ironclad CLM platform.
• Develop and improve commercial legal playbooks and training processes for internal teams.

Requirements

• J.D. degree and an active state bar membership.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a transactional practice (law firm or in-house).
• Proven track record of negotiating complex deals under time pressure with high EQ.
• Experience with Ironclad or similar contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms.
• Comfort working with privacy, security, and data-use terms (including DPAs).
• Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Nice to have

• Prior in-house experience at a digital marketing agency, Ad/MarTech provider, or AI company.
• Experience working within high-growth company environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first culture with flexible schedules and work-from-anywhere options.
• Unlimited PTO and an extended winter holiday break.
• Comprehensive insurance coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Pet Insurance.
• Financial benefits including 401(k) matching and 100% paid parental leave.
• Perks such as annual Class Pass credits.