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The Trade Desk

Associate General Counsel, Data Licensing

legalcommercial agreementsdata licensingdigital advertisingnegotiationadtechdata rightslegal leadershipcontract law

Key details

Salary

$151K – $277K

Employment type

Full-time

Seniority

Senior

Years experience

5-10

Location

Chicago, United States

Full job description

The Trade Desk seeks a senior commercial transactions attorney with 8+ years of experience, admitted to practice or able to register in New York, Illinois, or California, preferably with digital advertising/media experience. The role involves providing legal leadership on global data initiatives, structuring and negotiating commercial agreements focused on data licensing and rights, collaborating cross-functionally, improving legal processes, mentoring attorneys, and advising on legal risks and compliance. Strong judgment, negotiation skills, and ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly are required. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, disability coverage, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, paid sick and vacation time, holidays, stock purchase plan, and variable incentives. Base salary range is $151,100 to $277,000 USD. Location: Chicago, Illinois.

What you'll do

  • Provide legal leadership on global strategic data initiatives
  • Gain deep technical understanding of adtech data flows and technology
  • Structure, draft, and negotiate commercial agreements focusing on data licensing and data rights
  • Collaborate with data partnerships, business development, product, privacy, and policy teams
  • Improve legal templates, playbooks, and processes for global scalability
  • Streamline, automate, and scale global data processes
  • Mentor other attorneys
  • Provide practical advice on legal issues and risks
  • Identify, research, analyze, and address potential legal risks
  • Keep abreast of legislative changes globally
  • Communicate complex legal concepts in layman’s terms

Requirements

  • 8+ years in house or in combination with an internationally/nationally recognized law firm experience required
  • Admitted to practice in New York, Illinois, or California or the ability to register as In-House Counsel in New York, Illinois, or California
  • Juris doctorate required
  • Experience in digital advertising and/or digital media strongly preferred
  • Significant experience leading legal negotiations with large global companies
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience managing outside counsel
  • Excellent business judgement and leadership skills
  • Exceptional critical thinking skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent legal skills in structuring, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial technology agreements
  • Strong business sense and ability to exercise good business judgement
  • Excellent interpersonal skills

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependentsRetirement benefits such as a 401k plan and company matchShort and long-term disability coverageBasic life insuranceWell-being benefitsReimbursement for certain tuition expensesParental leaveSick time of 1 hour per 30 hours workedVacation time for full-time employees up to 120 hours thru the first year and 160 hours thereafterAround 13 paid holidays per yearEmployee Stock Purchase Plan with discounted stock purchaseVariable compensation-based incentives and commissions depending on role

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