Contracts Counsel
$145,000–$210,000 year
On-siteNew York City, New York, United States or New York, United States
Job Summary
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements including SaaS agreements, data licensing deals, MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, and vendor/supplier contracts. Serve as the primary legal point of contact for Sales and Business Development on all contract-related matters. Develop and maintain standard contract templates, playbooks, and fallback positions to streamline the contracting process. Advise internal stakeholders on contract terms, risk allocation, liability exposure, IP ownership, and data privacy obligations. Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including tracking, execution, renewals, and amendments using contract management tools. Coordinate with outside counsel on specialized matters, IP, litigation support, and regulatory inquiries as needed. Partner with Finance and Revenue Operations teams to ensure deal structures align with revenue recognition requirements. Support corporate governance activities, including board resolutions, entity maintenance, and compliance initiatives. Stay current on relevant legal developments in adtech, data privacy, AI regulation, and digital advertising. Identify opportunities to improve and scale legal processes across the organization.
Required Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD)
- admission to at least one U.S. state bar
- 4–7 years of relevant legal experience
- strong focus on commercial/technology transactions
- Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex technology contracts
- Solid understanding of data privacy law (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA)
- ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
- Proficiency with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools and legal technology platforms
- Self-starter who can work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
- Remote-first — work from the DC or NY metro area
- International and Domestic Travel
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in the adtech, martech, digital media, or data intelligence space
- Experience with programmatic advertising, real-time bidding (RTB), supply path optimization, or connected TV (CTV) platforms
- Familiarity with MRC standards, IAB frameworks, or digital ad industry self-regulatory bodies
- Experience supporting enterprise SaaS sales cycles and working directly with revenue-generating teams
- Exposure to IP licensing, open-source compliance, or AI/ML data use agreements
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