StackAdapt
Commercial & IP Counsel
Canada; United States
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 1 day ago
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About the role
- StackAdapt embraces AI and automation across the business, and this Counsel is expected to use those tools to work efficiently and to extend the reach and efficacy of the legal team.
- This role is open to applicants currently located in Canada or the United States.
Responsibilities
- Draft, negotiate, and interpret contracts with clients and ad tech ecosystem partners, including Supply Path Optimization (SPO) agreements with SSPs, publishers, and ad exchanges, as well as data sharing and measurement/verification vendor agreements.
- Manage and negotiate IAB terms and conditions, specifically including the Standard Terms and Conditions (2.0-4.0) and the Multi-State Privacy Agreement.
- Develop automated and AI-assisted workflows to ensure internal compliance with all ecosystem partner agreements.
- Partner with and manage external counsel globally across all IP litigation, strategy, and regulatory matters.
- Provide comprehensive legal, IP, and regulatory guidance to internal teams during the design and launch of programmatic, martech, and owned-channel features, specifically including targeting, bidding algorithms, and data integrations.
- Support the Privacy team on data governance matters involving bid-stream, impression, user-volunteered, and third-party data.
- With 465 billion automated optimizations per second, the AI-powered StackAdapt Marketing Platform seamlessly connects brand and performance marketing to drive measurable results across the entire customer journey.
Requirements
- 6+ years of legal experience, preferably in technology, with at least 3 years in an in-house commercial role and 3 years of complex litigation experience.
- Ability to handle complex cases and meet litigation deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
- Ability to simplify complex legal and technical concepts for cross-functional teams.
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and Call to the Bar in one or more Canadian Provinces or one or more US states, with active license to practice law in such jurisdiction(s)
- Strong aptitude for complex technology and desire to learn the functioning of the ad tech ecosystem (including DSPs, SSPs, ad exchanges, CTV and other emerging channels, AI-powered ad tech, and programmatic advertising principles.)
- Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills to manage disputes and advise senior leadership.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving to balance legal risks with business goals.
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills for commercial agreements.
- Excellent collaboration skills to work effectively with non-legal stakeholders, including product managers and engineers.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and provide clear, actionable legal advice.
- A demonstrated appetite for adopting automation and AI tools to drive efficiency and consistency in legal workflows.
- Preferred: Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) certification, experience with AI-related legal and governance issues in ad tech, martech, or similar technology platforms, and fluency with AI and automation tools in a modern legal function.
- StackAdapter's Enjoy:
Compensation
- Highly competitive salary
Benefits
- Retirement/ 401K/ Pension Savings globally
- Competitive Paid time off packages including birthday's off!
- Access to a comprehensive mental health care program
- Health benefits from day one of employment
- Optional global WeWork membership for those who want a change from their home office and hubs in London and Toronto
- Coverage and support of personal development initiatives (conferences, courses, books etc)
- Access to StackAdapt programmatic courses and certifications to support continuous learning
- An awesome parental leave program
- Advise on the legal and compliance implications of AI, machine learning, and automated decision-making tools, including training data, model outputs, and emerging governance obligations.
Company info
- StackAdapt is a remote first company. This role is open to applicants currently located in Canada or the United States.
- StackAdapt is a remote first company.
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