StackAdapt is the leading technology company that empowers marketers to reach, engage, and convert audiences with precision. With 465 billion automated optimizations per second, the AI-powered StackAdapt Marketing Platform seamlessly connects brand and performance marketing to drive measurable results across the entire customer journey. The most forward-thinking marketers choose StackAdapt to orchestrate high-impact campaigns across programmatic advertising and marketing channels.
StackAdapt is seeking an experienced attorney in the role of Commercial Counsel, reporting to the VP Legal, Commercial. This is a rare and exciting opportunity that allows you to play a key role on an expanding Legal team at a high growth Canadian tech company, and to apply your leadership skills and vision to the role. This individual will be a key member of the Legal team and supporting the Revenue/sales organization, driving commercial transactions to close while ensuring compliance with legal and operational standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in commercial transactions, a deep understanding of IP issues and data licensing concepts, and the ability to collaborate effectively with key stakeholders and other business teams.
Candidates must have at least 5 years of advertising technology or general software platform legal experience, with a focus on transaction support, commercial contract drafting and negotiation, data governance and privacy, advertising and marketing technology and artificial intelligence matters, either in an in-house or law firm setting. This position requires strong negotiation skills and a demonstrated ability to manage commercial and legal risks in the digital media/ad tech industry. The successful candidate possesses a day-to-day ability to think outside the box, and an ability to work collaboratively and dependably with others in a remote setting as part of a highly collaborative remote global Legal team.
StackAdapt is a remote-first company. This role is open to candidates located anywhere in Canada or the US. Occasional travel may be required.
What you'll be doing:
- Structure, negotiate and draft a wide range of commercial agreements
- Provide legal advice to key stakeholders on commercial and legal matters within the business
- Provide thought leadership internally and externally
- Provide leadership, mentorship and training to StackAdapters
What you’ll bring to the table:
- Practical, business-minded lawyer with at least 5+ years’ relevant experience in an inhouse or reputable firm setting; US experience is preferred
- Call to the Bar in one or more Canadian Provinces or one or more US states, with active license to practice law in such jurisdiction(s)
- In house experience in advertising, technology, ad tech, data, or media company
- A positive, collaborative spirit, and a learning mindset
- Adaptable, comfortable with ambiguity, and enjoy a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Able to “own”, drive and manage projects from beginning to end, with an internally driven sense of follow through
- Professional maturity and integrity
- Excellent legal and business judgment and are comfortable balancing legal risks and business strategy
- Exceptional writing skills, strong attention to detail, and an ability to create original drafted documents
- A desire to mentor and educate non-legal team members in a constructive and motivational way, consistent with StackAdapt culture and values
The compensation range listed for this role reflects the expected base salary for candidates located in Ontario, Canada. It is informed by market data and the approved budget for this position. StackAdapt maintains different compensation ranges for roles across other countries and regions, and final offers will be aligned to the candidate’s current location.
This range represents base salary only. Depending on the role, candidates may also be eligible for additional compensation such as annual bonuses, commissions, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Factors Influencing Final Compensation:
- The final compensation offer will be determined by a variety of factors, which may include, but are not limited to: the candidate's specific experience, technical skills, knowledge, abilities, and relevant education, licensure, and certifications.
- Other business factors, such as organizational needs and budget alignment, may also be considered in the final offer.
- Highly competitive salary
- Retirement/ 401K/ Pension Savings globally
- Competitive Paid time off packages including birthday's off!
- Access to a comprehensive mental health care program
- Health benefits from day one of employment
- Work from home reimbursements
- Optional global WeWork membership for those who want a change from their home office and hubs in London and Toronto
- Robust training and onboarding program
- Coverage and support of personal development initiatives (conferences, courses, books etc)
- Access to StackAdapt programmatic courses and certifications to support continuous learning
- An awesome parental leave program
- A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture
- Our social and team events!
