Commercial & IP Counsel at StackAdapt | AdTechTalent
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StackAdapt
Commercial & IP Counsel
legalintellectual propertyIP litigationcommercial counselad techprogrammatic advertisingAIautomationmachine learningcontract negotiationprivacydata governancepatentstrademarkscopyrightscompliancetechnology law
Key details
Salary
Not specified
Employment type
Full-time
Seniority
Senior
Years experience
5-10
Location
Canada; United States
Full job description
StackAdapt seeks a senior IP and Commercial Counsel to support its AI-powered marketing platform and programmatic products. The role involves drafting and negotiating contracts, managing IP litigation, advising on IP strategy, and providing legal guidance on AI, automation, and data governance. Requires JD and active law license in Canada or US, 6+ years legal experience with in-house commercial and litigation background, strong negotiation and communication skills, and familiarity with ad tech ecosystem. Remote role open to candidates in Canada or the US.
What you'll do
Draft, negotiate, and interpret contracts with clients and ad tech partners
Manage and negotiate IAB terms and conditions including Standard Terms and Multi-State Privacy Agreement
Review and negotiate agreements for AI and automation vendors
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Requirements
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Call to the Bar in one or more Canadian Provinces or US states with active license to practice law
6+ years of legal experience, preferably in technology
At least 3 years in an in-house commercial role
3 years of complex litigation experience
Strong aptitude for complex technology and ad tech ecosystem
Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to handle complex cases and meet litigation deadlines
Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Strong drafting and negotiation skills for commercial agreements
Ability to simplify complex legal and technical concepts
Excellent collaboration skills with non-legal stakeholders
Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Appetite for adopting automation and AI tools in legal workflows
Preferred: Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) certification
Preferred: Experience with AI-related legal and governance issues in ad tech or martech
Preferred: Fluency with AI and automation tools in legal functions
Tech stack
AIautomationprogrammatic advertisingconnected TV (CTV)digital out-of-homedisplay advertisingaudio advertisingemail marketingSupply Path Optimization (SPO)SSPsad exchangesdata sharingmeasurement/verification vendorsIAB terms and conditionsStandard Terms and Conditions (2.0-4.0)Multi-State Privacy Agreementmodel and data licensinggenerative AI toolstraining datapatent litigationIP portfolio managementpatentability analysisfreedom-to-operate analysisinfringement analysistrademarkscopyrightsmachine learningautomated decision-making toolsbid-stream dataimpression datauser-volunteered datathird-party data
Benefits
Highly competitive salaryRetirement/401K/Pension Savings globallyCompetitive paid time off packages including birthdays offAccess to comprehensive mental health care programHealth benefits from day oneWork from home reimbursementsOptional global WeWork membership with hubs in London and TorontoRobust training and onboarding programSupport for personal development initiatives (conferences, courses, books)Access to StackAdapt programmatic courses and certificationsParental leave programFriendly, welcoming, and supportive cultureSocial and team events
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