Associate Commercial Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Draft, negotiate, and finalize a substantial number of commercial agreements, which include advertising, API and SDK integration, commerce and in-app purchases, as well as ad tech transactions.

• Negotiate intellectual property licensing agreements with licensors in the gaming, anime, and entertainment sectors for digital collectibles and in-app content.

• Review, offer guidance, and support sponsorship and marketing initiatives.

• Design monetization and revenue frameworks, including virtual currency, bundled subscriptions, rewards programs, and revenue sharing models.

• Assist with payments and platform agreements that involve payment processors, gift card distribution, app stores, and developer program terms.

• Create and sustain scalable templates, playbooks, and self-service processes, such as modular, user-friendly forms.

• Provide counsel to cross-functional teams including Global Partnerships, Developer & Platform Solutions, Corporate Strategy, Ad Solutions, Data Science, AdTech, Marketing, and Procurement.

• Report to the Managing Counsel, Commercial & Marketing Legal.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.

• Eligible to register as in-house counsel in California.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in commercial transactions.

• Proven experience in drafting and negotiating intricate commercial agreements, including technology licensing, platform integrations, and revenue partnerships.

• Background in advertising, gaming, digital media, data privacy, and consumer internet.

• Familiarity with privacy principles, particularly regarding commercial agreements that involve the transfer of personal data.

• Knowledge of marketing legal considerations, including copyright, privacy, and consumer protection laws.

• Capability to manage a high-volume docket while effectively prioritizing and adhering to business timelines.

• Strong business acumen and the ability to provide practical, risk-calibrated advice in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.

• Excellent communication abilities and the skill to simplify complex legal matters for non-lawyer stakeholders while working independently.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 401(k) plan.

• Life insurance.

• Disability insurance.

• Paid time off.

• Paid parental leave.

• Reasonable accommodations during the interview process.