Senior Counsel, Ads Product and Commercial Partnerships

Overview

A remote-based legal role is available for a Senior Counsel specializing in Ads Ecosystem & Partnerships. This position requires a highly motivated, technical, and pragmatic attorney to support and lead legal efforts related to third-party advertising partnerships and product integrations within a large online platform with over 121 million daily active users.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations for partnerships with agency holding company data platforms, measurement partners (MMPs), and e-commerce platforms.
• Provide comprehensive legal guidance on engineering and product initiatives for third-party ad integrations, including new workstreams, catalog synchronization, and revenue-sharing models.
• Ensure compliance with global privacy laws such as GDPR, ePrivacy, and various U.S. state laws, protecting proprietary advertising data.
• Advise on emerging advertising technologies including Data Clean Rooms (e.g., Snowflake), Multi-Touch Attribution (MTA), and AI-driven brand safety tools.
• Monitor and respond to regulatory changes affecting advertising privacy and data sharing to maintain privacy-forward practices.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of legal experience focused on the online advertising ecosystem and ad technology.
• Strong understanding of digital advertising business models and data flows, including familiarity with MMPs and Clean Rooms.
• Ability to handle both complex commercial contract negotiations and detailed technical product counseling.
• Deep technical knowledge of advertising infrastructure such as Pixels, Conversions API (CAPI), and ID Graphs.
• Expertise in global privacy regulations including GDPR, U.S. state privacy laws, and self-regulatory frameworks like IAB and NAI.
• Proactive problem-solving skills with a focus on risk mitigation and scalable process development.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar or eligibility to register as in-house counsel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with next-generation advertising solutions and AI technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with product managers and engineering teams.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $230,000 to $322,000 USD annually.
• Eligibility for equity in the form of restricted stock units.
• Potential eligibility for commission depending on the position.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Global benefits supporting workspace, professional development, caregiving, family planning, gender-affirming care, mental health, and coaching.
• Flexible vacation policy and paid volunteer time off.
• Generous paid parental leave.

Location

• Remote within the United States.

Additional Information

• Interviews may be recorded, transcribed, and summarized by AI with an option to opt out.
• Personal information collected during the interview process will be used solely for employment evaluation and will not be sold or disclosed for marketing purposes.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application and interview process.