Associate General Counsel, Commercial- CTV, Advertising, & M&A Integrations

The Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world. How? With a media buying platform that helps brands deliver a more insightful and relevant ad experience for consumers –– and sets a new standard for global reach, accuracy, and transparency. We are proud of the culture we have built. We value the unique experiences and perspectives that each person brings to The Trade Desk, and we are committed to fostering inclusive spaces where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work every day.

So, if you are talented, driven, creative, and eager to join a dynamic, globally-connected team, then we want to talk!

What we do:

The Trade Desk is a dynamic, fast-growing technology company and we require excellent leadership at all levels. We are looking for an experienced commercial transactions attorney who has excellent judgement, loves to analyze complex legal issues, find creative solutions, and effectively negotiate deals. We are looking for someone able to collaborate cross-functionally while also balancing competing demands, working independently, maintaining a positive attitude and, hopefully, contributing some humor to our legal slack channel. The Trade Desk is a company that will invest in its employees’ professional development— as we grow, we want our employees to grow with us.  

What you'll do:

• Primarily support the commercial legal team, with the flexibility to collaborate with the corporate development legal team during M&A transactions.  
• Structure, draft, review, negotiate, and manage a variety of commercial agreements, including master service 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. 
• Advise on M&A transactions as part of the corporate development legal team, leading the integration of M&A targets into the company’s broader product offerings pre- and post-closing. 
• 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.  

Who you are: 

• 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. 
• Experience leading legal negotiations with world’s largest global companies strongly preferred. 
• 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).  <