Overview
A growing, private equity-backed marketing agency based in New York City is seeking a part-time Marketing & Data Privacy Attorney for a contract in-house counsel role. The organization is experiencing significant growth in contract volume and requires additional legal support with expertise in marketing law and data privacy.
Responsibilities
- Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts including Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), vendor agreements, and client contracts
- Provide legal advice on U.S. data privacy regulations and compliance frameworks
- Assist with marketing and lead generation compliance issues
- Deliver practical, business-oriented legal guidance with the ability to manage fast contract turnaround times
Requirements
- Minimum 8 years of experience handling commercial contracts, data privacy, and/or marketing law matters
- Experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating MSAs, SOWs, vendor agreements, and client contracts
- Familiarity with U.S. data privacy and compliance frameworks, including FTC guidance and state privacy laws, particularly in New York, California, Texas, Florida, and Washington
- Working knowledge of GDPR is strongly preferred
- Experience advising marketing, advertising, media, lead generation, or data-driven businesses is highly preferred
- Strong responsiveness and ability to manage quick contract turnaround timelines
Position Details
- Role type: Contract In-House Counsel
- Schedule: Part-time, approximately 5-10 hours per week with potential to scale up
- Location: Remote, with ability to work Eastern Standard Time (EST) hours
Compensation & Benefits
- Annualized pay range (full-time equivalent): $197,600 – $228,800
- Contract pay rates depend on experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and candidate preference
- Complimentary professional liability insurance coverage for work performed within the scope of the engagement
- Eligibility for full benefits when working 20+ hours per week, including group medical, dental, and vision insurance, group life, long-term disability (LTD), and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
- Qualified 401(k) plan available
- Continuing Legal Education (CLE) and professional expense stipend for benefits-eligible attorneys
Confidentiality
Candidates will not be proposed to prospective clients without prior consent. Selected candidates for further consideration will be contacted.
Location
Remote position requiring ability to work EST hours.