Counsel, Commercial

About Pinterest:  

Millions of people across the world come to Pinterest to find new ideas every day. It’s where they get inspiration, dream about new possibilities and plan for what matters most. Our mission is to help those people find their inspiration and create a life they love. In your role, you’ll be challenged to take on work that upholds this mission and pushes Pinterest forward. You’ll grow as a person and leader in your field, all the while helping Pinners make their lives better in the positive corner of the internet.

Creating a life you love also means finding a career that celebrates the unique perspectives and experiences that you bring. As you read through the expectations of the position, consider how your skills and experiences may complement the responsibilities of the role. We encourage you to think through your relevant and transferable skills from prior experiences.

Our new progressive work model is called PinFlex, a term that’s uniquely Pinterest to describe our flexible approach to living and working. Visit our PinFlex landing page to learn more. 

Pinterest brings millions of people inspiration to create a life they love. We’re looking for a practical and commercial-minded lawyer to join our legal team to support our sales team and our global monetization efforts. We’re a small and nimble commercial legal team supporting a growing business, so you’ll cover a lot of ground in this role. 

What you’ll do:

• Draft, review and negotiate a variety of advertising-related and commercial agreements, such as MSAs, data and other privacy terms, and other agreements with advertisers, ad agencies, partners, vendors and suppliers.
• Provide strategic advice and support for our Sales, Revenue, Finance, and Customer Ops teams across US and international markets.
• Provide cross-functional leaders with pragmatic and strategic advice to minimize legal risks while advancing business goals and initiatives.
• Support the development of scalable solutions to allow the team the flexibility necessary to move quickly and efficiently.

What we’re looking for:

• JD with 4+ years of experience negotiating complex commercial agreements; in-house experience is a plus.
• Experience with issues related to digital advertising technology preferred.
• Knowledge of privacy and data security law preferred.
• Experience working with international teams and clients and advising on and negotiating cross-border deals.
• Exceptional judgment and impeccable integrity with excellent communication skills.
• Proven track record of business and solution oriented counseling in a fast-paced environment and under tight deadlines.
• Eagerness to learn with an ability to embrace an entrepreneurial, flexible, and collaborative working style while maintaining a sense of humor. 
• Ability to identify, prioritize and resolve issues quickly and independently and drive cross-functional efforts to successful completion.

 

Relocation Statement:

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.

In-Office Requirement Statement

We let the type of work you do guide the collaboration style. That means we're not always working in an office, but we continue to gather for key moments of collaboration and connection.

This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration: 1-2 times/quarter and therefore can be situated anywhere in the country. 

 

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At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.

Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.

US based applicants only$114,750—$236,000 USD

Our Commitment to Diversity:

Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religi