Contracts Counsel

Overview

This role supports the organization’s commercial operations by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a high volume of technology and data licensing agreements, SaaS contracts, partnership deals, and vendor agreements. The Contracts Counsel will collaborate closely with Sales, Finance, Product, and executive leadership to enable business transactions while managing legal risk.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including:
  • SaaS agreements
  • Data licensing deals
  • MSAs, SOWs, NDAs
  • Vendor/supplier contracts
• Serve as the primary legal point of contact for Sales and Business Development on contract-related matters.
• Develop and maintain standard contract templates, playbooks, and fallback positions to streamline the contracting process.
• Advise internal stakeholders on contract terms and risk, including liability exposure, IP ownership, and data privacy obligations (including GDPR, CCPA, etc.).
• Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including tracking, execution, renewals, and amendments using contract management tools.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on specialized matters, including IP, litigation support, and regulatory inquiries as needed.
• Partner with Finance and Revenue Operations to ensure deal structures align with revenue recognition requirements.
• Support corporate governance activities, including board resolutions, entity maintenance, and compliance initiatives.
• Stay current on relevant legal developments in adtech, data privacy, AI regulation, and digital advertising.
• Identify opportunities to improve and scale legal processes across the organization.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD); admission to at least one U.S. state bar (required)
• 4–7 years of relevant legal experience with a strong focus on commercial/technology transactions (law firm and/or in-house)
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex technology contracts, including SaaS, data licensing, API, and platform agreements
• Solid understanding of data privacy law (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA) and how privacy requirements intersect with commercial agreements
• Experience in the adtech, martech, digital media, or data intelligence space strongly preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
• Proficiency with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools and legal technology platforms
• Self-starter who can work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with programmatic advertising, real-time bidding (RTB), supply path optimization, or connected TV (CTV) platforms
• Familiarity with MRC standards, IAB frameworks, or digital ad industry self-regulatory bodies
• Experience supporting enterprise SaaS sales cycles and working directly with revenue-generating teams
• Exposure to IP licensing, open-source compliance, or AI/ML data use agreements

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance — 100% of employee premiums covered; 50% for dependents
• Generous parental leave and maternity leave
• Unlimited PTO
• 401(k)
• Employee referral bonus program
• Monthly internet reimbursement

Location & Work Style

• Full-time
• New York, NY
• Remote-first: work from the DC or NY metro area
• Casual, flexible work environment
• Annual team events
• International and domestic travel as needed

Employment Type

Full-Time