Director, Associate General Counsel- Data Licensing at The Trade Desk | AdTechTalent
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The Trade Desk
Director, Associate General Counsel- Data Licensing
legalcommercial agreementsdata licensingdigital advertisingadtechnegotiationdata privacydata securitylegal leadershipcontract law
Key details
Salary
$183K – $335K
Employment type
Full-time
Seniority
Director
Years experience
10+
Location
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 Director, Associate General Counsel with 12+ years of legal experience, preferably in digital advertising or media. The role involves providing legal leadership on global data initiatives, structuring and negotiating commercial agreements focused on data licensing and rights, collaborating with cross-functional teams, improving legal processes, mentoring attorneys, and advising on legal risks including licensing, IP, data security, and privacy laws. Candidates must have a Juris Doctorate, be admitted or able to register as in-house counsel in NY, IL, or CA, and possess strong negotiation, communication, and leadership skills. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, disability coverage, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, paid sick and vacation time, paid holidays, stock purchase plans, and variable incentives. Base salary range is $182,800 to $335,200 USD.
What you'll do
Provide legal leadership on global strategic data initiatives involving retail data, measurement, and identity
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Requirements
12+ 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 role
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