
Director, Associate General Counsel- Identity and Strategic Data Initiatives
The Trade Desk, San Francisco, California, United States
Overview
The Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world. We offer a media buying platform that helps brands deliver a more insightful and relevant ad experience for consumers, setting a new standard for global reach, accuracy, and transparency. We value the unique experiences and perspectives each person brings and are committed to fostering inclusive spaces where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work every day. If you are talented, driven, creative, and eager to join a dynamic, globally-connected team, we want to talk! The Trade Desk is a dynamic, fast-growing technology company and we require excellent leadership at all levels. We are looking for an experienced commercial transactions attorney who has excellent judgment, loves to analyze complex legal issues, find creative solutions, and effectively negotiate deals. You will collaborate cross-functionally while balancing competing demands, work independently, maintain a positive attitude, and contribute to our legal Slack channel. The Trade Desk will invest in employees’ professional development as we grow together. What you'll do
Exercise strong judgment to provide legal leadership on first impression global strategic initiatives involving cutting edge areas such as the future of advertising identity, data, and monetization of content. Gain deep technical understanding of adtech data flows and technology to advise on innovative product developments. Structure, draft, and negotiate deals with the largest platforms, publishers, data suppliers, and advertisers in the world. Collaborate with key leaders on business development, identity, inventory, product, and data partnerships teams to advise on complex legal matters and develop creative solutions to contribute to the overall success of the company. Continuously improve templates, playbooks, and legal processes to scale globally with a consistent but locally relevant approach and to help the company move quickly and thoughtfully. Work closely with cross-functional teams to streamline, automate, and scale The Trade Desk’s global identity and data processes. Mentor and lead other attorneys. 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 work with cross-functional teams to address potential risks related to licensing, intellectual property, commercial, data security, and privacy laws. Keep abreast of developments in adtech and legislative changes that may affect the company globally. Distill and communicate complex legal concepts in layman’s terms. Who you are
12+ years in-house or in combination with an internationally/nationally recognized law firm experience required. Admitted to practice in New York, California, or Illinois, or the ability to register as In-House Counsel in New York, California, or Illinois. Juris Doctorate required. Experience in digital advertising and/or digital media strongly preferred. Significant experience leading legal negotiations with large global companies. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact with internal and external constituents at all levels. Experience managing outside counsel. Excellent business judgment, superior leadership skills, and a strong commitment to timely and high-quality client service. Exceptional critical thinking skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while juggling competing, time-sensitive demands. Excellent legal skills, including significant experience structuring, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial technology agreements. Strong business sense and ability to exercise sound business judgment. Excellent interpersonal skills (sense of humor is a big plus). 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. The Trade Desk is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of 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.
The Trade Desk will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Ordinance No. 184652.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC residents only:
In accordance with CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC law, the range provided is The Trade Desk's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location. All employees may be eligible to become The Trade Desk shareholders through eligibility for stock-based compensation grants, which are awarded to employees based on company and individual performance. The Trade Desk also offers other compensation depending on the role such as sales-based incentives and commissions. Plus, expected benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents, 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, sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, vacation time for full-time employees up to 120 hours thru the first year and 160 hours thereafter, and around 13 paid holidays per year. Employees can also purchase The Trade Desk stock at a discount through The Trade Desk’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The Trade Desk also offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn more. Note:
Interns are not eligible for variable incentive awards such as stock-based compensation, retirement plan, vacation, tuition reimbursement or parental leave. At the Trade Desk, Base Salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is determined using a salary range. The base salary range for this role is $182,800—$335,200 USD. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trade Desk is committed to creating an inclusive hiring experience where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Please reach out to us at accommodations@ thetradedesk. com to request an accommodation or discuss any accessibility needs you may require to access our Company Website or navigate any part of the hiring process. When you contact us, please include your preferred contact details and specify the nature of your accommodation request or questions. Any information you share will be handled confidentially and will not impact our hiring decisions.
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The Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world. We offer a media buying platform that helps brands deliver a more insightful and relevant ad experience for consumers, setting a new standard for global reach, accuracy, and transparency. We value the unique experiences and perspectives each person brings and are committed to fostering inclusive spaces where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work every day. If you are talented, driven, creative, and eager to join a dynamic, globally-connected team, we want to talk! The Trade Desk is a dynamic, fast-growing technology company and we require excellent leadership at all levels. We are looking for an experienced commercial transactions attorney who has excellent judgment, loves to analyze complex legal issues, find creative solutions, and effectively negotiate deals. You will collaborate cross-functionally while balancing competing demands, work independently, maintain a positive attitude, and contribute to our legal Slack channel. The Trade Desk will invest in employees’ professional development as we grow together. What you'll do
Exercise strong judgment to provide legal leadership on first impression global strategic initiatives involving cutting edge areas such as the future of advertising identity, data, and monetization of content. Gain deep technical understanding of adtech data flows and technology to advise on innovative product developments. Structure, draft, and negotiate deals with the largest platforms, publishers, data suppliers, and advertisers in the world. Collaborate with key leaders on business development, identity, inventory, product, and data partnerships teams to advise on complex legal matters and develop creative solutions to contribute to the overall success of the company. Continuously improve templates, playbooks, and legal processes to scale globally with a consistent but locally relevant approach and to help the company move quickly and thoughtfully. Work closely with cross-functional teams to streamline, automate, and scale The Trade Desk’s global identity and data processes. Mentor and lead other attorneys. 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 work with cross-functional teams to address potential risks related to licensing, intellectual property, commercial, data security, and privacy laws. Keep abreast of developments in adtech and legislative changes that may affect the company globally. Distill and communicate complex legal concepts in layman’s terms. Who you are
12+ years in-house or in combination with an internationally/nationally recognized law firm experience required. Admitted to practice in New York, California, or Illinois, or the ability to register as In-House Counsel in New York, California, or Illinois. Juris Doctorate required. Experience in digital advertising and/or digital media strongly preferred. Significant experience leading legal negotiations with large global companies. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact with internal and external constituents at all levels. Experience managing outside counsel. Excellent business judgment, superior leadership skills, and a strong commitment to timely and high-quality client service. Exceptional critical thinking skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while juggling competing, time-sensitive demands. Excellent legal skills, including significant experience structuring, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial technology agreements. Strong business sense and ability to exercise sound business judgment. Excellent interpersonal skills (sense of humor is a big plus). 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. The Trade Desk is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of 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.
The Trade Desk will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Ordinance No. 184652.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC residents only:
In accordance with CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC law, the range provided is The Trade Desk's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location. All employees may be eligible to become The Trade Desk shareholders through eligibility for stock-based compensation grants, which are awarded to employees based on company and individual performance. The Trade Desk also offers other compensation depending on the role such as sales-based incentives and commissions. Plus, expected benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents, 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, sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, vacation time for full-time employees up to 120 hours thru the first year and 160 hours thereafter, and around 13 paid holidays per year. Employees can also purchase The Trade Desk stock at a discount through The Trade Desk’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The Trade Desk also offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn more. Note:
Interns are not eligible for variable incentive awards such as stock-based compensation, retirement plan, vacation, tuition reimbursement or parental leave. At the Trade Desk, Base Salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is determined using a salary range. The base salary range for this role is $182,800—$335,200 USD. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trade Desk is committed to creating an inclusive hiring experience where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Please reach out to us at accommodations@ thetradedesk. com to request an accommodation or discuss any accessibility needs you may require to access our Company Website or navigate any part of the hiring process. When you contact us, please include your preferred contact details and specify the nature of your accommodation request or questions. Any information you share will be handled confidentially and will not impact our hiring decisions.
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