Description:

The Role:
A Digital Production Companyis on the lookout for a highly motivated Commercial Counsel to join the US Legal team and help with day-to-day legal matters for our content productions in the US & Canada, and related legal issues, including MSAs, SOWs, Amendments, NDAs, and influencer agreements.

Have a passion for simplicity and clarity, coupled with a strong background in contract drafting and negotiation.

Be an autonomous, strategic, and adaptable attorney who thrives in a high-pressure, high-stakes environment, demonstrating agility in a digital-first setting. This role involves negotiating deals for the United States and Canada and providing practical, commercially-focused guidance and support to internal business stake

Responsibilities will include:

Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements (e.g. MSAs, SOWs, Content & Vendor Agreements, Amendments, NDAs, etc.) to support sales, marketing, and operations.
Work with clients and internal teams to lead negotiation of terms to align with company policies and objectives
Analyze and mitigate potential risks involved with specific contract terms
Partner with internal legal counsel across the world to create contract policies and commercial strategy to ensure the support of the business as it scales
Serve as primary contact for internal and external contract-related inquiries
Create and deliver internal training on commercial and legal processes and concepts
Assist with post-merger integration as related to commercial processes
Proactively identify new projects and goals needed to improve the legal function and work to accomplish them
Provide guidance and support to the global commercial team
Stay current on relevant industry, commercial, IP, privacy, employment, and other laws, regulations, and developments to adapt our commercial processes accordingly
Work on various other legal projects to support the North American and Global Legal team
This role will evolve as the needs of the business grows and changes

What you bring to it:

7+ years of experience working on commercial transactions.
Demonstrated experience in digital advertising, content, and media is preferred, but not required.
Attention to detail is a must.
Strong knowledge of digital content, entertainment, contract and commercial law.
Flexibility and willingness to take on tasks in new areas of law.
Ability to work independently and exercise excellent judgment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to relay legal concepts, policies, documents in a manner easily understood by non-lawyers.
Flexibility to adapt and thrive in a constantly changing environment as we continue to grow our business internationally.
Curiosity and eagerness to stay up to date on the regional legal landscape and our industry and align our goals accordingly.
Must be able to effectively work cross-functionally with many different teams and personalities across the world.
Licensed lawyer in good standing admitted to practice in your state of residence or be able to obtain In-House Counsel Registration for your state of residence within 3-6 months of starting the role.
A positive attitude, ability to roll up your sleeves to get the job done and not sweat the small stuff!