StackAdapt seeks a senior IP and Commercial Counsel to support its AI-powered marketing platform and programmatic products. The role involves providing legal guidance on advertising technologies, AI-driven features, and data solutions, managing intellectual property portfolio and litigation, and collaborating with product, engineering, data science, compliance, privacy, and commercial teams. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating contracts with clients and partners, managing IP litigation and strategy, advising on AI and automation legal issues, supporting privacy and data governance, and ensuring compliance post-launch. Candidates must have a JD, active legal license in Canada or US, 6+ years legal experience with 3+ years in-house commercial and litigation roles, strong negotiation and communication skills, and familiarity with ad tech ecosystem and AI tools. Preferred qualifications include CIPP certification and experience with AI governance in ad tech. The position is remote-first and open to candidates in Canada or the US. Salary ranges from $200,000 to $275,000 CAD in Canada and $220,000 to $302,500 USD in the US. Benefits include competitive salary, retirement plans, paid time off, mental health programs, health benefits, work from home reimbursements, WeWork membership options, training, personal development support, parental leave, and a supportive culture.
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Draft, negotiate, and interpret contracts with clients and ad tech partners including SPO agreements, data sharing, and vendor agreements
Manage and negotiate IAB terms and conditions including Standard Terms and Multi-State Privacy Agreement
Review and negotiate agreements for AI and automation vendors including model and data licensing
Develop automated and AI-assisted workflows for compliance
Partner with and manage external counsel globally on IP litigation, strategy, and regulatory matters
Direct all phases of complex IP and patent litigation including strategy, enforcement, court appearances, settlements, and licensing
Advise management on IP strategy including patentability, freedom-to-operate, and infringement analyses
Work with R&D and product teams to identify patentable inventions and guide portfolio development
Oversee IP due diligence for acquisitions, divestitures, or partnerships
Monitor patent law and AI regulatory changes to advise on impacts
Provide legal, IP, and regulatory guidance during design and launch of programmatic, martech, and owned-channel features
Advise on legal and compliance implications of AI, machine learning, and automated decision-making tools
Support Privacy team on data governance involving bid-stream, impression, user-volunteered, and third-party data
Guide post-launch compliance including auditing and protection of proprietary technology
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 knowledge
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
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Experience or 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 a modern legal function
Tech stack
AIautomationprogrammatic advertisingconnected TV (CTV)digital out-of-homedisplay advertisingaudio advertisingemail marketingSupply Path Optimization (SPO)SSPsDSPsad exchangesIAB standardsmachine learningdata licensinggenerative AI
Benefits
Highly competitive salaryRetirement/401K/Pension Savings globallyCompetitive paid time off including birthdays offComprehensive mental health care programHealth benefits from day oneWork from home reimbursementsOptional global WeWork membership (London and Toronto hubs)Robust 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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