Contracts Counsel (Adtech)

TL;DR

Contracts Counsel (Adtech): Supporting commercial operations by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a high volume of technology and data licensing agreements, SaaS contracts, and partnership deals. Focus on enabling business transactions while managing legal risk, advising on data privacy obligations, and scaling legal processes within a fast-paced adtech environment.

Location: Must be based in Mclean, VA

Company

hirify.global is an online trust and safety platform that protects businesses, consumers, and children from deceptive, fraudulent, and non-compliant mobile, CTV apps, and websites.

What you will do

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements including SaaS, data licensing, MSAs, SOWs, and NDAs.
• Serve as the primary legal point of contact for Sales and Business Development teams.
• Develop and maintain standard contract templates, playbooks, and fallback positions.
• Advise internal stakeholders on contract terms, risk allocation, IP ownership, and data privacy obligations.
• Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle using specialized management tools.
• Partner with Finance and Revenue Operations to ensure deal structures align with revenue recognition requirements.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and admission to at least one U.S. state bar.
• 3–7 years of relevant legal experience in commercial or technology transactions.
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex technology contracts.
• Solid understanding of data privacy laws such as GDPR and CCPA/CPRA.
• Ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
• Proficiency with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools.

Nice to have

• Experience with programmatic advertising, RTB, or CTV platforms.
• Familiarity with MRC standards or IAB frameworks.
• Experience supporting enterprise SaaS sales cycles.
• Exposure to IP licensing, open-source compliance, or AI/ML data use agreements.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-growth technology environment.
• Collaborative role working directly with executive leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Exposure to cutting-edge legal developments in adtech, AI regulation, and digital advertising.