Contracts Counsel (Adtech)

TL;DR

Contracts Counsel (Adtech): Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating technology, data licensing, SaaS, partnership, and vendor agreements with an accent on commercial transactions, privacy obligations, and legal risk management. Focus on structuring complex technology deals, improving contract lifecycle processes, and advising revenue-generating teams in a fast-moving digital advertising environment.

Location: Remote-first, with candidates required to work from the DC or NY metro area; office locations include New York, NY and McLean, VA.

Company

Online trust and safety software and data protect businesses, consumers, and children from deceptive, fraudulent, and non-compliant mobile, CTV, and web applications.

What you will do

• Draft, review, and negotiate SaaS agreements, data licensing deals, MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, API and platform agreements, and vendor contracts.
• Serve as the primary legal partner for Sales and Business Development on contract matters.
• Advise stakeholders on contract terms, liability, intellectual property, data privacy, and revenue recognition.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle, including templates, playbooks, execution, renewals, amendments, and contract management tools.
• Support corporate governance, compliance initiatives, specialized legal matters, and coordination with outside counsel.
• Monitor legal developments in adtech, data privacy, AI regulation, and digital advertising while improving legal processes.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree and admission to at least one U.S. state bar.
• 4–7 years of relevant legal experience focused on commercial or technology transactions.
• Experience negotiating complex SaaS, data licensing, API, and platform agreements.
• Strong understanding of GDPR, CCPA, and CPRA and their interaction with commercial contracts.
• Excellent communication, organization, prioritization, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with contract lifecycle management tools and legal technology platforms.

Nice to have

• Experience in adtech, martech, digital media, or data intelligence.
• Knowledge of programmatic advertising, real-time bidding, supply path optimization, or connected TV platforms.
• Familiarity with MRC standards, IAB frameworks, or digital advertising self-regulatory bodies.
• Experience with enterprise SaaS sales, IP licensing, open-source compliance, or AI/ML data use agreements.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first work style for the DC or NY metro area with a casual and flexible environment.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 100% of employee premiums covered and 50% of dependent premiums covered.
• Generous parental and maternity leave and unlimited paid time off.
• 401(k), employee referral bonus program, and monthly internet reimbursement.
• Annual team events and opportunities for international and domestic travel.