Momentum

Senior Counsel - Commercial Transactions (PMG)

New York, New York · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 7 days ago

Stakeholder ManagementNegotiationProcess ImprovementLeadershipCommunication

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Counsel to join our Legal team in New York City.
The ideal candidate brings deep experience negotiating agreements with Fortune 500 companies, strong commercial judgment, international contracting exposure, and a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach.
Act as the escalation point for complex contractual issues and provide practical, business-oriented solutions.

Lead end-to-end negotiation, drafting, and execution of complex and high-value agreements (e.g. client-facing Master Services Agreements), while owning deal strategy and execution.
Serve as the lead legal advisor on complex commercial transactions, partnering directly with PMG's senior business leaders to help develop deal structures, negotiation strategy, and practical legal and commercial risk assessments to help achieve business objectives.
Partner with other members of the Legal Department's Contracts Team to enhance Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) processes, reporting, and technology-enabled workflows, leveraging platforms such as Ironclad to improve efficiency and transparency.
Analyze recurring negotiation trends and risk patterns and work collaboratively with the Legal Department to implement operational improvements.
Collaborate effectively across business, operational, tax, IT, security, privacy and legal stakeholders in the U.S. and internationally.
Build trusted relationships with teams across the organization and serve as a strategic advisor on commercial contracting matters.
We serve as a premier global business transformation partner for over 125 of the Fortune 500 brands.

Experience negotiating with Fortune 500 clients and other sophisticated enterprise organizations.
Strong commercial judgment and demonstrated ability to balance business objectives with legal and contractual risk.
Experience in advertising, social media, digital media, or related industries.
Experience supporting commercial agreements in both U.S. and international markets, particularly the U.K.
Experience with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platforms, preferably Ironclad.
Experience in high-growth or rapidly scaling organizations.
Required
7+ years of experience negotiating and managing complex commercial contracts. Experience working in advertising, social media, and digital media environments is strongly preferred.
Significant experience negotiating enterprise-level client agreements, including Master Services Agreements (MSAs) and Statements of Work (SOWs).
Highly collaborative, process-oriented, and solutions-focused approach.
Willingness to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across multiple offices, regions, and time zones in a highly cross-functional environment.
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (or eligibility to register as an in-house counsel in New York) strongly preferred. Candidates with equivalent commercial contracting experience will also be considered.
Preferred

Experience working in advertising, social media, and digital media environments is strongly preferred.
This position is based in our New York City office and requires in-office attendance a minimum of three days per week, plus inter-office travel as required.
7+ years of experience negotiating and managing complex commercial contracts.
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (or eligibility to register as an in-house counsel in New York) strongly preferred.
Candidates with equivalent commercial contracting experience will also be considered.

We are pleased to offer a comprehensive total rewards package designed to provide protection, peace of mind, and a focus on overall well-being while helping our people plan for the future.
In addition to the base salary, candidates may be eligible to receive a discretionary annual bonus, determined based on both the company's business performance and individual contributions.
Actual compensation will be determined by role, level, and location, considering additional factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Momentum is a fast-growing, mid-sized, digital commerce company dedicated to building responsible, data-driven platforms and solutions that power the future of digital commerce.
At Momentum, we prioritize the well-being of the whole individual.
We are committed to supporting our people in every moment that matters on their journey with us!

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