Senior Counsel

Min 6 yrs required

Full-time

No

This range is estimated for this role and reflects a competitive market salary range. Actual salaries may vary.

H1 Senior Counsel Jobs at The Trade Desk, San Francisco

The Trade Desk is seeking a highly experienced Senior Counsel to join their rapidly growing legal team in San Francisco. This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of complex legal matters, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the overall success of the business. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of experience in a nationally-recognized law firm or in-house legal department and be admitted to practice in California.

Responsibilities:

- Advise and support The Trade Desk team with legal advice to ensure the success of the business
- Draft, negotiate, and review a variety of commercial agreements, including master service agreements, supplier agreements, and insertion orders
- Continuously improve legal processes to help scale the business globally
- Provide practical and risk-tolerant advice on legal issues, complex agreements, and company policies
- Conduct legal research and advise on relevant topics such as licensing, intellectual property, data security, and privacy law
- Collaborate with business development and client service teams to address client needs
- Communicate complex legal concepts in an easy-to-understand manner

Requirements:

- Minimum of 6 years of experience in a nationally-recognized law firm or in-house legal department
- Admitted to practice in California or ability to register as In-House Counsel in California
- Juris Doctorate from a top-tier US law school
- Experience negotiating with large global companies preferred
- Strong legal skills, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with various stakeholders
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage competing demands
- Strong business sense and judgement, with a background in advertising or digital media a plus
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with a sense of humor being a big plus

Benefits:

- Competitive base salary range of $123,900—$227,200 USD
- Opportunities for stock-based compensation and other incentives based on company and individual performance
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage for employees and dependents, including medical, dental, and vision
- 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
- Paid time off and holidays

At The Trade Desk, we value diversity and inclusivity. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can bring their authentic selves to work and contribute to the success of the business. We do not discriminate based on factors such as race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. We also comply with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Ordinance No. 184652, and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment.

If you are looking for a challenging and dynamic legal role with a globally-connected team, then The Trade Desk is the place for you. Apply now and join our team in San Francisco!

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Comprehensive healthcare, retirement benefits, life insurance, well-being benefits, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, sick time, vacation time, paid holidays, stock-based compensation, sales-based incentives and commissions

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Negotiation, Legal Analysis, Risk Assessment, Business Judgement, Communication, Teamwork, Time Management

Juris Doctorate from top-tier US law school

what you'll do:

exercise strong judgement to advise the trade desk team and contribute to the overall success of the business
structure, draft, negotiate and review a wide variety of commercial agreements, including master service agreements, supplier agreements, insertion orders, and various other agreements
continually improve our legal processes to help us scale globally with a consistent but locally relevant approach
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, issues, and risk (e. *this position is based in our los angeles office, we are able to offer relocation to candidates interested in moving to the greater los angeles area

the trade desk does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of the trade desk

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctorate from top-tier US law school, 6+ years of experience in law firm or in-house legal department, admitted to practice in California or ability to register as In-House Counsel in California

Legal