Associate General Counsel

📋 Description

• Oversee TuneIn's advertising technology contracting.

• Act as the main legal advisor on transactions related to advertising technology, encompassing programmatic and direct advertising agreements, as well as demand- and supply-side platform integrations.

• Recognize and address privacy, data protection, and regulatory challenges inherent in these agreements.

• Negotiate agreements for content licensing and distribution.

• Draft and negotiate contracts with content providers and platform distribution partners.

• Offer product legal guidance.

• Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to provide advice on new functionalities, product launches, data management, and platform integrations.

• Identify legal and regulatory concerns early in the product development process and assist teams in creating compliant, user-friendly experiences.

• Support corporate governance matters.

• Manage routine corporate tasks.

• Provide assistance with additional general corporate requirements as they arise.

• Deliver employment law support.

• Help with employment-related issues, including offer letters, separation agreements, contractor arrangements, and workplace policies, collaborating with external counsel on more complex matters as necessary.

• Drive the commercial and legal strategy for significant transactions, advising on structure, risk distribution, and business objectives.

• Counsel business partners on deal structures, pricing strategies, data usage, intellectual property, and compliance matters.

• Create scalable legal frameworks and playbooks that enhance contracting efficiency and allow for speed without compromising quality.

• Develop and maintain templates, standard agreements, terms of service, policies, and internal guidelines to meet TuneIn's legal requirements.

• Function as a primary legal partner across the organization, collaborating with Sales, Ad Operations, Content, Business Development, Product, Engineering, Marketing, People, and Finance teams.

• Convert legal risks into practical business insights that facilitate decision-making.

• Assist in identifying and proactively mitigating legal risks throughout the organization, especially as TuneIn expands its advertising initiatives, content collaborations, and platform integrations.

• Remain informed about evolving privacy laws, trends in ad tech enforcement, and industry self-regulation frameworks.

• Improve operational efficiency by continuously enhancing contracting procedures, approval workflows, and deal lifecycle management.

• Develop internal training and guidance for commercial and cross-functional teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and an active license to practice law in the United States.

• Over 10 years of experience in both law firms and in-house roles, focusing on commercial and technology transactions.

• Strong preference for candidates with experience in ad tech or within an ad-supported media or technology organization.

• Demonstrated ability to lead intricate commercial transactions, including agreements related to advertising technology, content licensing, and distribution partnerships.

• Significant knowledge of data privacy and protection laws and regulations (e.g., CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, state privacy regulations) as they relate to advertising technology, audience data, and digital platforms.

• Experience in providing legal guidance to engineering and product teams regarding data practices, consumer-facing features, and regulatory compliance.

• Comfortable functioning as a generalist across various legal areas, including commercial, product, corporate, and employment law.

• Strong business insight, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, capable of operating independently while translating legal advice into actionable business strategies.

• Proven success in managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines, with a flexible and open approach to tackling new or unfamiliar legal topics.

• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with sound judgment and high integrity.

• Previous experience managing legal professionals.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive coverage of premium health plans for employees and eligible dependents (including dental and vision options).

• HSA and FSA savings accounts.

• Paid parental leave.

• Flexible PTO policy along with 12 paid holidays (starting in 2026).

• Wellness stipend.

• Technology stipend.

• Funding for individual training and educational expenses.

• 401k retirement plan.

• Discounts on pet insurance.

• One-time stipend for remote work setup.