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Nexxen · 1 week ago

Commercial Counsel

New York, NY

Contract

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $165K/yr

4+ years exp

Nexxen is a flexible advertising company that empowers advertisers and agencies through data-driven solutions. The Commercial Counsel will provide legal support for global business operations, focusing on drafting and negotiating client and vendor agreements while collaborating with cross-functional teams to align legal considerations with business objectives.

AdvertisingAdvertising PlatformsMarketing

Responsibilities

Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of vendor and commercial agreements, including MSAs, SaaS contracts, insertion orders, marketing and technology agreements and more

Support cross-functional initiatives by developing and refining legal templates, playbooks, and scalable processes

Provide clear and concise strategic legal advice on complex commercial matters while ensuring alignment with the company's risk profile and business objectives

Partner closely with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Business Development, Product, Engineering and Finance – to resolve contract issues in alignment with Nexxen’s standards, balancing legal considerations with practical business-oriented solutions

Training and Knowledge Sharing: Educate internal teams about legal matters related to the ad tech industry, including regulatory compliance, intellectual property, data protection, and contract best practices. Effectively translate legal concepts into clear, concise, actionable guidance for non-legal stakeholders

Take on a variety of legal projects as needed to support Nexxen’s growth and evolving business priorities

Stay up-to-date with industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging legal issues, such as AI regulation and compliance, incorporating relevant terms into contracting strategy

Proactively identify areas for process improvement and contribute to the improvements in workflows and legal operations

Qualification

Juris Doctor (J.D.)Contract negotiationAdvertising industry experienceAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam collaborationProject management

Required

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the relevant State Bar

4+ years of experience practicing law in an internationally/nationally-recognized law firm or in-house legal department

Proven ability to independently draft and negotiate a wide range of complex contracts, and to solve for potential legal and business issues without a playbook

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Demonstrated success in working in a fast-paced environment, including delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines

Exceptional communication skills (both written and verbal), with the ability to communicate legal issues and solutions clearly and concisely

Willingness to learn new subject matters quickly and drive projects from start to finish