Senior Counsel, Ads

Overview

An organization is seeking an experienced Senior Counsel to join their Commercial and Product Ads Legal team during a period of rapid growth in their global Ads & Promotions business. This role involves providing comprehensive legal support for advertising and promotions products, working closely with product, engineering, and sales teams.

Responsibilities

• Advise global product and engineering teams on digital advertising, data use, regulatory, and privacy matters from product ideation through launch and ongoing development.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex strategic product partnerships and collaborations critical to business growth.
• Translate complex legal frameworks into clear, actionable guidance to empower teams to innovate confidently.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide legal and risk guidance related to data, digital advertising, and promotions products.
• Anticipate and navigate emerging global legal risks to enable fast business movement while protecting user trust and company values.
• Stay informed on global legal and industry trends to keep the organization ahead and influence internal discussions.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, influencing decisions and shaping how the company connects ideas with audiences worldwide.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in a demanding and innovative legal environment, focusing on digital advertising, privacy, technology, or related commercial work.
• Proven ability to build lasting, collaborative relationships across product and business teams.
• Quick learner with curiosity and adaptability to new laws and technologies.
• Experience with legal issues impacting retail media networks, advertising, marketing, promotions, digital media, and technology.
• Skilled at translating complex legal issues into plain-language guidance.
• Experience providing product and regulatory counsel in the advertising space.
• Strong business acumen.
• Excellent negotiation, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and admission to a state bar.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior in-house experience providing product counseling.
• Experience with retail media networks.
• Experience handling global legal matters across various regions.
• Experience in the technology industry.
• Experience working with large cross-functional teams.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $214,200 to $315,000 USD, localized based on work location and determined by skills, experience, qualifications, and market conditions.
• Opportunities for equity grants.
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • 16 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Wellness benefits
  • Commuter benefits match
  • Paid time off and paid sick leave compliant with applicable laws
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Disability and basic life insurance
  • Family-forming assistance
  • Mental health program

Paid Time Off Details

• Salaried roles: flexible paid time off/vacation plus 80 hours of paid sick time per year.
• Hourly roles: vacation accrued at approximately 1 hour per 25.97 hours worked; paid sick time accrued at 1 hour per 30 hours worked.

Location

This position may be based in New York City or remote with association to the NYC office.

Additional Information

• The organization is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, encouraging applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Non-discrimination policy includes protections based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, veteran status, and more.
• Applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered in compliance with applicable fair chance hiring regulations.
• Accommodations are available upon request during the recruitment process.

The expected fill date for this position is March 26, 2026.