Senior Counsel, Commercial

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

📋 Description

• Act as a vital legal partner to the revenue, product, and operations teams.

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements related to advertising sales, sponsorships, events, customer subscriptions, content licensing, vendors, technology, and strategic matters.

• Manage the commercial legal intake and workflow, including the prioritization and delegation of tasks.

• Enhance legal playbooks and templates and assist in implementing self-service tools and automation.

• Provide practical, business-oriented advice that strikes a balance between legal risk and commercial goals.

• Offer guidance on new products and features, sales and marketing initiatives, advertising and sponsorships, revenue opportunities, and everyday business issues.

• Recognize legal implications across privacy, intellectual property, regulatory, and operational challenges.

• Provide privacy and data-use counseling, including Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), privacy policy updates, and data-use inquiries.

• Manage routine commercial disputes and escalate significant or high-risk issues as necessary.

• Effectively scope and manage outside counsel.

• Transform legal advice into clear, actionable recommendations for business leaders.

• Stay updated on legal developments pertinent to digital media and technology.

• Contribute to initiatives within cross-functional and legal teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 6 years of relevant legal experience, including substantial in-house commercial experience; law firm experience is a plus.

• Experience providing advice on product, sales, marketing, advertising, sponsorships, and digital media issues; experience in digital media is highly preferred.

• Excellent contract drafting and negotiation abilities, with a proven track record of independently managing complex commercial transactions.

• Broad skills in issue-spotting and experience in identifying and advising on legal and business risks beyond the contract scope.

• Pragmatic risk assessment skills that balance legal protection with business agility while avoiding excessive legalism.

• Demonstrated ability to operate independently, manage matters from start to finish, and advise senior business leaders with sound judgment and confidence.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, alongside a collaborative, solution-focused approach.

• Capability to act swiftly, prioritize competing demands, and communicate in a clear and concise manner.

• Aptitude for AI and comfort in using AI-enabled tools and workflows to enhance work efficiency.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match

• Comprehensive PPO and High Deductible health insurance options through the Blue Cross Blue Shield network

• Employer contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA) for the high-deductible health plan option

• Dental and vision insurance coverage

• 12-week paid leave for primary caregivers

• Generous vacation policy in addition to holidays

• One mental health day per quarter

• Annual stipend for learning and development

• $100 monthly stipend for work-from-home expenses

• Access to tele-mental health services via Headspace

• Membership with OneMedical, which includes tele-health services

• Personal health advocacy resources provided through HealthAdvocate

• Inclusive benefits for fertility, hormonal health, and family formation through Carrot Fertility

• Access to the Axios “Family Fund” for financial support during hardships or emergencies

• Increased work flexibility for parents and caretakers

• Virtual company-sponsored social events

• A supportive and positive workplace environment

• A commitment to fostering an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture