Commercial & IP Counsel

Overview

A technology company specializing in AI-powered marketing platforms is seeking an experienced IP and Commercial Counsel. This role supports the ongoing operations of an AI-driven marketing orchestration platform and its expanding suite of programmatic and owned-channel products, including connected TV (CTV), digital out-of-home, display, audio, and email advertising.

This position involves close collaboration with product managers, engineers, data science, compliance, privacy, and commercial teams to provide legal guidance on advertising technologies, AI-driven features, data solutions, intellectual property management, and complex IP litigation. The role emphasizes the use of AI and automation tools to enhance legal team efficiency.

This is a remote-first role open to applicants 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 Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) terms and conditions, including Standard Terms and Conditions (2.0-4.0) and the Multi-State Privacy Agreement.
• Review and negotiate agreements with 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, including training data, model outputs, and governance obligations.
• 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.
• Active license to practice law in one or more Canadian provinces or U.S. states.
• 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 litigation cases and meet 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 to work effectively with non-legal stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and provide clear legal advice.
• Demonstrated interest in adopting automation and AI tools to improve legal workflows.

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.
• Parental leave program.

Note: Benefits and perks may vary depending on country of employment and engagement type. In locations without a legal entity, employment and benefits are administered according to local regulations and partner policies.

Location

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