Legal Counsel, Product and Digital

Overview

A leading global audience measurement and data analytics organization is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their Product & Digital Support team. This role supports the Audience Measurement business by providing legal guidance on product development, deployment, and commercial agreements related to data, technology, and market research.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for product development, distribution, and sales by interpreting legal, business, and technical concepts to offer practical, business-oriented advice on legal risks and contractual terms.
• Assess product features, data processing initiatives, and designs to identify legal issues, protect intellectual property rights, and ensure compliance with contracts and regulations.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial contracts including data supplier and integration agreements, licenses, technology services agreements, alliance agreements, and supplier agreements.
• Advise product, engineering, and data science teams on compliance with contracts, internal policies, and regulatory requirements including AI and data privacy.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders such as networks, streaming services, digital/social media companies, data suppliers, and service providers.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of legal experience in digital media, digital advertising, ad tech, data analytics, or technology, either at a law firm or in-house.
• Working knowledge of online, internet, and mobile communications technologies and connected devices (e.g., IP protocols, device identifiers, cookies, content/ad delivery, APIs, SDKs).
• Experience supporting data processing teams working with identity graphs, data matching, data modeling, algorithms, identity resolution, and data clean rooms.
• Proven experience drafting and negotiating complex contracts involving online media, consumer data, digital advertising technology, market research, and data products.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations related to contracts, technology, licensing, intellectual property, and data privacy.
• Working knowledge of intellectual property and data privacy law as it relates to consumer data.
• Juris Doctor degree and a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Background in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with potential adjustments based on work location.
• Eligibility for bonuses, equity, or other incentives.
• Comprehensive health and wellness plans.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off policy.
• Depending on the role, additional benefits may include a company-provided vehicle and discretionary incentives.

Location

• This position offers flexible work arrangements including remote, in-office, or hybrid options based in New York.