Commercial & IP Legal Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Draft, negotiate, and interpret contracts with clients and partners in the ad tech ecosystem, which includes Supply Path Optimization agreements with SSPs, publishers, ad exchanges, as well as data sharing and measurement/verification vendor agreements.

• Manage and negotiate IAB terms and conditions, including Standard Terms and Conditions 2.0–4.0 and the Multi-State Privacy Agreement.

• Review and negotiate agreements with AI and automation vendors related to model and data licensing, generative AI tools, and training data from the company or third parties.

• Develop AI-assisted and automated workflows to ensure compliance with agreements from ecosystem partners.

• Collaborate with and manage global external counsel on IP litigation, strategy, and regulatory issues.

• Oversee all stages of complex IP and patent litigation, including strategy formulation, enforcement actions, court appearances, settlements, and licensing of IP.

• Provide management with advice on IP strategy, encompassing patentability assessments, freedom-to-operate evaluations, and infringement analyses.

• Work alongside R&D and product teams to identify patentable inventions, enhance the portfolio, and deliver best-practice training in IP.

• Supervise IP due diligence for acquisitions, divestitures, and partnerships.

• Keep updated on patent law and the changing AI regulatory landscape.

• Offer legal, IP, and regulatory advice during the design and launch of programmatic, martech, and owned-channel features.

• Provide guidance on AI, machine learning, automated decision-making tools, training data, model outputs, and governance responsibilities.

• Assist the Privacy team with data governance concerning bid-stream, impression, user-volunteered, and third-party data.

• Guide compliance post-launch, implement auditing mechanisms, and protect proprietary technology through trademarks, copyrights, and patents.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law institution.

• Call to the Bar in one or more Canadian provinces or US states, with an active license to practice in those jurisdictions.

• A minimum of 6 years of legal experience, ideally within the technology sector, including at least 3 years in an in-house commercial role and 3 years of complex litigation experience.

• Strong understanding of complex technology and a keen interest in the ad tech ecosystem, including DSPs, SSPs, ad exchanges, CTV, AI-driven ad tech, and principles of programmatic advertising.

• Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

• Capability to manage complex cases and meet litigation deadlines in a high-pressure setting.

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities to align legal risks with business objectives.

• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills for commercial contracts.

• Proficiency in simplifying intricate legal and technical concepts for cross-functional teams.

• Strong collaboration skills with non-legal stakeholders, including product managers and engineers.

• Proven track record of managing multiple projects in a dynamic environment and providing clear, actionable legal counsel.

• Demonstrated enthusiasm for integrating automation and AI tools into legal workflows.

• Preferred: Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) certification, experience with AI-related legal and governance matters in ad tech, martech, or similar technology platforms, and familiarity with AI and automation tools within a contemporary legal function.

🏝️ Benefits

• Highly competitive salary.

• Retirement/401K/Pension Savings options available globally.

• Competitive paid time off packages, including time off for birthdays!

• Access to a comprehensive mental health care program.

• Health benefits starting from the first day of employment.

• Reimbursements for work-from-home expenses.

• Optional global WeWork membership for those seeking a change from their home office, with hubs in London and Toronto.

• Robust training and onboarding program.

• Support for personal development initiatives, including conferences, courses, and books.

• Access to StackAdapt programmatic courses and certifications to encourage continuous learning.

• An excellent parental leave program.

• A friendly, inclusive, and supportive culture.

• Opportunities for social and team events!

• Annual bonuses, commissions, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits package may be available depending on the role.