Senior Counsel, Commercial

Accountabilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including advertising sales, sponsorships, events, customer subscriptions, content licensing, vendor contracts, technology agreements, and strategic partnerships.

• Manage commercial legal intake and workflows, prioritizing requests, coordinating assignments, and improving contract playbooks, templates, and processes.

• Develop and implement self-service resources, automation, and AI-enabled tools to streamline routine legal work and manage increasing contract volumes efficiently.

• Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice that supports business objectives while identifying and managing legal and operational risks.

• Advise product, sales, marketing, and revenue teams on new products and features, advertising and sponsorship initiatives, sales programs, and emerging business opportunities.

• Identify legal considerations across privacy, intellectual property, regulatory compliance, data use, and operational matters.

• Provide privacy and data-use guidance, including support for data processing agreements, privacy policy updates, and related business questions, while identifying situations that require specialized legal support.

• Handle routine commercial disputes and business issues, escalating significant or high-risk matters when appropriate.

• Scope and manage external legal counsel efficiently, ensuring their advice is translated into clear, actionable recommendations for internal stakeholders.

• Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting digital media, technology, advertising, and commercial operations.

• Collaborate with colleagues across the legal team and other departments on strategic initiatives, operational improvements, and evolving business needs.

Requirements:

• At least 6 years of relevant legal experience, including substantial in-house commercial legal experience; law firm experience is an advantage.

• Demonstrated experience advising on product, sales, marketing, advertising, sponsorships, and commercial transactions, with digital media experience strongly preferred.

• Excellent contract drafting, review, and negotiation skills, including a proven ability to independently manage sophisticated commercial agreements from beginning to end.

• Strong legal issue-spotting skills and the ability to assess business risks beyond the immediate terms of a contract.

• Sound commercial judgment and a pragmatic approach to risk, balancing appropriate legal protections with business agility and avoiding unnecessarily complex solutions.

• Proven ability to operate independently, take ownership of matters, and advise senior business leaders with confidence and sound judgment.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly and concisely.

• A collaborative, solution-oriented mindset and the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.

• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, including the ability to manage multiple deadlines and respond effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Comfort using AI-enabled tools and workflows, with a willingness to develop AI literacy and apply emerging technologies responsibly to improve productivity, creativity, and efficiency.

Benefits:

• Annual starting salary range of $175,000–$205,000 USD, depending on location, experience, skills, and other relevant factors.

• Remote-optional work arrangement, with salary eligibility adjusted according to location.

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.

• Comprehensive medical insurance options, including PPO and high-deductible health plans through the Blue Cross Blue Shield network.

• Employer contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA) for eligible high-deductible health plan participants.

• Dental and vision coverage.

• Twelve weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers.

• Generous vacation policy and paid holidays.

• One mental health day per quarter.

• Annual learning and development stipend.

• Monthly work-from-home stipend of $100.

• Tele-mental health services through Headspace.

• OneMedical membership, including telehealth services.

• Personal health advocacy resources through HealthAdvocate.

• Fertility, hormonal health, and family-forming benefits through Carrot Fertility.

• Access to a company family support fund for eligible employees experiencing financial hardship or emergencies.

• Increased flexibility for parents and caregivers.

• Virtual company-sponsored social events.

• A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive workplace culture.

• Ongoing investment in AI literacy, learning, and the responsible use of AI tools to support employee effectiveness.