Legal Counsel
Who We Are
adMarketplace is the largest global marketplace for Native Search advertising. For over 25 years, we’ve connected brands with consumers at the moment they express commercial intent beyond legacy search engines.
Today, our Native Search solutions are exclusively integrated across next-generation platforms where discovery happens, including web browsers, Buy Now Pay Later apps, and AI chat surfaces. Powered by vector search technology, our platform delivers relevant text and product ads that match consumers with the brands, products, and offers they’re actively seeking.
Our award-winning culture is grounded in the principles of Curiosity, Collaboration, Creative Conflict, Commitment, and Competitiveness – our 5Cs. These values drive us to turn complexity into clarity and create measurable value for consumers, advertisers, and publishers alike.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the General Counsel in New York City and working closely with senior leaders at the company
Review and negotiate commercial agreements (publisher and advertiser agreements, including Insertion Orders and the governing terms and conditions)
Review and negotiate general contracts, third-party agreements and vendor/supplier relationships
Lead on negotiations related to data processing agreements; work with General Counsel and Data Protection Officer to maintain compliance with data handling obligations
Update company contract templates to reflect evolving business and legal needs
Provide legal counseling to senior management on matters such as business strategic planning, claims and disputes, contracts with suppliers, licenses, and protecting intellectual property
Develops and delivers legal compliance and policy training to internal business teams
Administers the legal team's matter management and workflow systems (e.g., Jira), optimizing queues, reports, and operational processes.
Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues
Provide clarification on legal language or specifications to everyone in the organization
Requirements
Excellent knowledge and understanding of contract law and commercial agreements
Business savvy in media; experience in digital advertising and/or digital media preferred
3+ years experience practicing law highly preferred in either an in-house legal department or law firm
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the New York State Bar.
Experience with privacy, intellectual property, or international law is preferred
Hands on, roll-up-your sleeves mentality
Sound judgment and strong analytical skills
Outstanding communication, organization and prioritization skills
Prior experience in advertising or technology is a plus.
Join Us
adMarketplace has been named as one of the best places to work in New York City by Built In and Crain’s- the latter of which have recognized us the past three years straight! AMP is currently experiencing triple digit growth, and it’s never been a better time to join our team!
We offer a robust continuing education program, management training, regular company-wide lunch and learns, and well-defined career paths to ensure all our employees have an opportunity to grow.
At adMarketplace, we play to win, but we learn from our setbacks. Our commitment to a collaborative environment means no one succeeds alone, and no one fails alone either.
We know you’ve come to expect comprehensive healthcare, wellness programs, paid time off, commuter benefits, and 401k matching from any company, so it’s a good thing we offer all of that and so much more. adMarketplace offers Summer Fridays, catered lunches, a fully stocked kitchen, ZogSports teams, happy hours and corporate retreats to encourage a strong work/life balance.
No Third Party Recruiters. We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
*This range represents the low and high end of the base salary someone in this role may earn as an employee of adMarketplace in the New York office. Salaries will vary based on various factors including but not limited to professional and academic experience; training; associated responsibilities; and other business and organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees. Salary decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each hire.
- Department
- Legal
- Role
- Counsel
- Locations
- New York
- Yearly salary
- $125,000 - $160,000