Associate General Counsel, Data Licensing

The Trade Desk

Chicago, Illinois, USA
Base: $151,100—$277,000 usd; bonus/equity: eligibl...
On-site
Data licensing and usage rights
Commercial transactions attorney
Negotiate complex deals
The Trade Desk is seeking an experienced commercial transactions attorney to provide legal leadership on global strategic data initiatives, focusing on data licensing and all aspects of data rights and usage

Job Summary

  • The Trade Desk is seeking an experienced commercial transactions attorney to provide legal leadership on global strategic data initiatives, focusing on data licensing and all aspects of data rights and usage.
  • The role involves structuring, drafting, and negotiating commercial agreements with major data suppliers, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and improving legal processes to support global scaling.
  • The company offers a competitive total compensation package including base salary, potential stock-based compensation, comprehensive healthcare, retirement benefits, and other perks for eligible employees.

Matching Summary

The Trade Desk is seeking an experienced commercial transactions attorney to provide legal leadership on global strategic data initiatives, focusing on data licensing and all aspects of data rights and usage.

Salary

Base: $151,100—$277,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for stock-based compensation; Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare, 401k, disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, holidays

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Data licensing and usage rights
  • Commercial transactions attorney
  • Negotiate complex deals
  • Adtech data flows and technology
  • Retail data, measurement, and identity

Nice-to-have

  • Contribute humor to legal slack
  • Foster inclusive spaces
  • Sense of humor is a big plus

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years of legal experience
  • Juris doctorate required
  • Admitted to practice in NY, IL, or CA
  • Experience in digital advertising strongly preferred
  • Significant experience leading legal negotiations

Work Rights

Admitted to practice in NY, IL, or CA or ability to register as In-House Counsel

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