The Trade Desk · 3 hours ago
Associate General Counsel, Commercial CTV & Advertising
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$151K/yr - $277K/yr
8+ years expThe Trade Desk is a dynamic, fast-growing technology company transforming global advertising through its media buying platform. The Associate General Counsel will handle commercial agreements, negotiate with major advertising agencies, and collaborate across teams to navigate complex legal matters.
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Responsibilities
Structure, draft, review, negotiate, and manage a variety of commercial agreements, including advertising agreements, license agreements, agreements relating to first impression global strategic initiatives, and CTV distribution agreements for the new Ventura streaming TV operating system
Work closely with the team building the Ventura streaming TV operating system to develop and bring to market cutting-edge technology and the world’s best content in a unique streaming TV OS that unlocks value for consumers, advertisers, publishers, and OEMs
Negotiate deals with the largest advertising agencies and brands in the world
Collaborate with key leaders on our Ventura, business development, client services, and finance teams to advise on complex legal matters and develop creative solutions to contribute to the overall success of the company
Continually improve our legal commercial processes to help us scale globally with a consistent but locally relevant approach and to help the company to move quickly and thoughtfully
Provide practical advice on legal issues and risks, complex agreement structures and company policies in a risk-tolerant, but compliance-oriented environment
Identify, research, analyze, and advise teams on a wide range of relevant legal topics (e.g., licensing, intellectual property, commercial, data security, and privacy law), issues, and risks
Keep abreast of legislative changes that may affect the company globally
Qualification
Required
8+ years inhouse or in combination with an internationally/nationally recognized law firm experience required
Admitted to practice in New York, Illinois, or California or the ability to register as In-House Counsel in New York, Illinois or California
Juris doctorate required
Experience in digital advertising, digital media, and/or scaled platforms required
Excellent business judgement, superior leadership skills, and strong commitment to providing timely and top-quality client service with superior work product
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, while juggling competing, time-sensitive demands
Excellent legal skills, including significant experience in structuring, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of commercial technology agreements and identifying key data and privacy issues
Excellent interpersonal skills (sense of humor is a big plus)
Ability to communicate complex legal concepts in layman's terms
Preferred
Experience leading legal negotiations with world's largest global companies strongly preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents
Retirement benefits such as a 401k plan and company match
Short and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Well-being benefits
Reimbursement for certain tuition expenses
Parental leave
Sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked
Vacation time for full-time employees up to 120 hours thru the first year and 160 hours thereafter
Around 13 paid holidays per year
Purchase The Trade Desk stock at a discount through The Trade Desk’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Competitive benefits package
Company
The Trade Desk
The Trade Desk is an online demand-side platform that provides buying tools for digital media buyers.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$257.5MKey Investors
Wellington ManagementBridge BankHermes Growth Partners
2021-07-08Post Ipo Equity
2016-09-21IPO
2016-05-09Debt Financing· $125M
Leadership Team
Jeff Green
CEO
Mitch Waters
SVP - Southeast Asia, India, Australia & New Zealand
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