Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial

Overview

A leading media measurement and data analytics organization is seeking a Senior Counsel to join their Legal Department supporting the Audience Measurement business. This role involves providing legal support for product, alliance, supplier, and commercial sales agreements related to data, licensing, technology, market research, and software services within the evolving media landscape.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a variety of commercial contracts including master service agreements, statements of work, data supplier and integration agreements, technology services agreements, supplier agreements, and NDAs.
• Provide legal support for product development, distribution, and sales by interpreting legal, business, and technical concepts to assess legal risks and ensure appropriate contractual terms.
• Offer practical, business-oriented legal advice and contract interpretation to internal teams.
• Develop and implement legal templates, playbooks, and best practices to streamline contract processes and improve efficiency.
• Manage and resolve contract disputes and support litigation matters as needed.
• Assist in developing and delivering legal training to internal stakeholders.

Requirements

• 7-10 years of legal experience, including work in digital media, digital advertising, ad tech, data analytics, or technology, either at a law firm or in-house.
• Experience negotiating complex contracts involving online media, consumer and other data, market research, data products, software, and commercial sales agreements with various compensation structures (e.g., volume-based, royalties, flat fees, tiered pricing).
• Working knowledge of the advertising ecosystem, including ad tech transactions and media buying and selling processes.
• Familiarity with intellectual property law and data privacy law as it relates to consumer data.
• Juris Doctor degree and a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong contract drafting skills with precise attention to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with adaptability to feedback.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with adjustments based on work location, experience, training, certifications, and business needs.
• 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/or discretionary incentive/bonus eligibility.

Location

This is a remote-first position with the option to work in-office or hybrid in New York for candidates residing within a commutable distance.