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The Trade Desk

Commercial Counsel - Hamburg or Paris

legallawyercommercial agreementstechnology lawdigital advertisingprivacydata securitycontract negotiationEMEAcross-borderEnglish lawUS lawFrenchGerman

Key details

Salary

Not specified

Employment type

Full-time

Seniority

Mid-level

Years experience

3-5

Location

Paris, France

Full job description

The Trade Desk seeks a mid-level lawyer qualified in Germany or France with 3+ years experience in-house at a technology company or in a technology law practice. The role supports Sales, Business Development, Finance, and cross-functional teams across EMEA, advising on commercial, regulatory, privacy, and corporate matters. Responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, negotiating commercial and technology agreements, advising on data security and privacy, monitoring legislative developments, and delivering training. Fluency in English and either French (for Paris) or German (for Hamburg) is required. The role requires strong legal judgment, business acumen, and ability to work across cultures and jurisdictions.

What you'll do

  • Exercise exceptional judgment to advise and contribute to the overall success of the business
  • Structure, draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial and technology-related agreements, including master service agreements and associated documentation supporting customer relationships
  • Partner closely with cross-functional and regional partners to provide legal advice on matters of varying complexity, sensitivity, and risk
  • Identify, research, analyze, and advise business teams on commercial contracting, data security, privacy, and technology-related matters
  • Advise on deal terms, contract structures, and business initiatives by developing practical and commercial solutions
  • Keep abreast of legislative and regulatory developments across EMEA and globally that may impact the business
  • Communicate complex legal concepts in clear, practical terms to stakeholders across multiple functions and jurisdictions
  • Develop and deliver training on contract processes, key legal considerations, compliance matters, and risk management
  • Continually improve legal processes and ways of working to help scale globally while maintaining compliance with local laws, regulations, and market practices

Requirements

  • Qualified to practice law in either Germany or France, with strong academic credentials
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience either in-house at a technology company and/or within the technology practice of a leading law firm
  • Significant experience drafting, reviewing, structuring, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, including agreements governed by English and U.S. law
  • Experience supporting technology, digital media, advertising technology, and/or privacy-related matters is strongly preferred
  • Effective communicator with ability to build credibility, influence stakeholders, and develop strong working relationships across legal, business, and operational teams
  • Strong business acumen with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach to legal and commercial challenges
  • Superior analytical skills, sound legal judgment, and a practical problem-solving mindset
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively across countries, cultures, and functions in a highly international environment
  • Self-motivated, intellectually curious, adaptable, and comfortable operating in fast-paced and often ambiguous environments
  • Strong commitment to providing responsive, high-quality client service and practical business support
  • Fluency in English is required, together with fluency in either German (for Hamburg role) or French (for Paris role)
  • Excellent interpersonal skills

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