Chicago, United States; Irvine, United States; Los Angeles, United States; New York, US; San Francisco, United States; San Jose, 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 including licensing, IP, data security, and privacy laws. Strong judgment, communication, negotiation, and leadership skills are required. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, disability coverage, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, paid sick and vacation time, holidays, stock purchase plans, and variable incentives. Salary range is $151,100–$277,000 USD.
What you'll do
Provide legal leadership on global strategic data initiatives involving retail data, measurement, and identity
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Chicago, United States; Irvine, United States; Los Angeles, United States; New York, US; San Francisco, United States; San Jose, United States
Full-time
Gain deep technical understanding of adtech data flows and technology to advise on commercial deal frameworks
Structure, draft, and negotiate commercial agreements with large data suppliers focusing on data licensing and data rights
Collaborate with data partnerships, business development, product, privacy, and policy teams on complex legal matters
Improve legal templates, playbooks, and processes to scale globally with consistent but locally relevant approach
Work with cross-functional teams to streamline, automate, and scale global data processes
Mentor other attorneys
Provide practical advice on legal issues, risks, complex agreement structures, and company policies
Identify, research, analyze, and address potential risks related to licensing, intellectual property, commercial, data security, and privacy laws
Keep abreast of legislative changes affecting the company 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, superior leadership skills, and strong commitment to providing timely and top-quality client service
Exceptional critical thinking skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Excellent legal skills including 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 roleStock-based compensation grants based on company and individual performance
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