Commercial & IP Counsel

Overview

A technology company specializing in AI-powered marketing platforms is seeking an experienced IP and Commercial Counsel to support its programmatic advertising and owned-channel products, including connected TV (CTV), digital out-of-home, display, audio, and email. This role involves providing legal guidance on advertising technologies, AI-driven features, data solutions, and managing the intellectual property portfolio and related litigation. The position is remote-first and open to candidates located in Canada or the United States.

Responsibilities

Commercial & Platform Agreements

• Draft, negotiate, and interpret contracts with clients and ad tech ecosystem partners, including Supply Path Optimization (SPO) agreements with SSPs, publishers, and ad exchanges.
• Manage and negotiate IAB terms and conditions, including Standard Terms and Conditions (2.0-4.0) and the Multi-State Privacy Agreement.
• Review and negotiate agreements for AI and automation vendors, covering model and data licensing, generative AI tools, and terms governing use of company or third-party training data.
• Develop automated and AI-assisted workflows to ensure internal compliance with ecosystem partner agreements.

Intellectual Property & Litigation

• Manage external counsel globally for all IP litigation, strategy, and regulatory matters.
• Direct all phases of complex IP and patent litigation, including strategy development, enforcement actions, court appearances, settlement agreements, and IP license negotiations.
• Advise management on IP strategy, including patentability, freedom-to-operate, and infringement analyses.
• Collaborate with R&D and product teams to identify patentable inventions, guide portfolio development, and provide IP best practices training.
• Oversee IP due diligence for acquisitions, divestitures, or partnerships.
• Monitor changes in patent law and AI regulatory landscape to advise on potential impacts.

Product Counseling

• Provide legal, IP, and regulatory guidance during design and launch of programmatic, martech, and owned-channel features, including targeting, bidding algorithms, and data integrations.
• Advise on legal and compliance implications of AI, machine learning, and automated decision-making tools.
• Support the Privacy team on data governance involving bid-stream, impression, user-volunteered, and third-party data.
• Guide post-launch compliance efforts, including auditing and protection of proprietary technology via trademarks, copyrights, and patents.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Call to the Bar in one or more Canadian provinces or US states with an active license to practice law.
• Minimum 6 years of legal experience, including at least 3 years in an in-house commercial role and 3 years of complex litigation experience.
• Strong understanding of technology and eagerness to learn the ad tech ecosystem (DSPs, SSPs, ad exchanges, CTV, AI-powered ad tech, programmatic advertising).
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex cases and meet litigation deadlines under pressure.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to balance legal risks with business objectives.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills for commercial agreements.
• Ability to simplify complex legal and technical concepts for cross-functional teams.
• Excellent collaboration skills with non-legal stakeholders such as product managers and engineers.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and provide clear, actionable legal advice.
• Demonstrated interest in adopting automation and AI tools to enhance legal workflow efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) certification.
• Experience with AI-related legal and governance issues in ad tech, martech, or similar technology platforms.
• Fluency with AI and automation tools in a modern legal function.

Compensation & Benefits

• Highly competitive salary.
• Retirement/401K/Pension savings plans globally.
• Competitive paid time off packages, including birthdays off.
• Comprehensive mental health care program.
• Health benefits from day one of employment.
• Work-from-home reimbursements.
• Optional global coworking space membership.
• Robust training and onboarding programs.
• Support for personal development initiatives (conferences, courses, books).
• Access to programmatic courses and certifications for continuous learning.
• Parental leave program.

Note: Benefits and perks may vary depending on country of employment and engagement type. Employment and benefits are administered according to local regulations and partner policies where no legal entity exists.

Location

Remote-first position open to applicants located in Canada or the United States.