Associate General Counsel, Ads Product

1d•$266,000 - $372,400•Remote

About The Position

Reddit is seeking a highly motivated, technically savvy, and pragmatic attorney to join its Ads Legal team. The Associate General Counsel, Ads Product will advise Ads Product and Engineering teams on a range of initiatives and collaborate with commercial legal, ads policy, sales, privacy, and regulatory teams. The role supports Reddit’s growing advertising business in a fast-paced environment and is remote within the United States; NYC or San Francisco is preferred but not required. The attorney will serve as principal legal advisor to various ads product areas, develop subject-matter expertise, and lead cross-product initiatives. The position includes advising on emerging technologies such as AI-driven features, data-clean-room solutions, and advanced machine learning, as well as helping teams develop products and strategies suited to evolving regulatory requirements. The role also focuses on privacy and data governance, ensuring products and features comply with global privacy and data laws and internal policies.

Requirements

At least 10 years of legal experience, with a significant focus on online advertising.
Understanding of the digital advertising business and the information systems and data flows that support it.
Deep knowledge of technical advertising infrastructure and emerging trends.
Strong working knowledge of privacy laws and regulations, including GDPR and U.S. State Privacy Laws, and self-regulatory regimes such as IAB and NAI.
Knowledge of other statutory regimes affecting advertising platforms, including the DSA and EU AI Act.
Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar, or ability to register as in-house counsel where required.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage projects and responsibilities.
Ability to process information quickly, exercise sound judgment in a timely manner, and communicate complex legal concepts clearly and concisely.
Collaborative, creative, pragmatic problem-solving approach with a growth mindset and team-first attitude.

Nice To Haves

Experience as ads product counsel at a user-generated-content (UGC) platform.
Experience advising on AI-feature development in advertising.

Responsibilities

Advise product and engineering teams building advertising products and features, using an understanding of technical product operation and business strategy.
Serve as principal legal advisor to various ads product areas and lead cross-product initiatives.
Develop principles and frameworks to guide product design in a changing regulatory environment.
Advise on emerging technologies, including AI-driven features, data-clean-room solutions, and advanced machine learning.
Collaborate with product managers, engineers, business partners, and other functions across all levels of the company.
Help ensure products and features comply with global privacy and data laws and internal policies.
Lead cross-functional groups and drive timely project outcomes while balancing competing responsibilities.
Work collaboratively with business teams to identify workable solutions and support risk-based decision-making.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare benefits and income replacement programs.
401(k) with employer match.
Global benefit programs covering workspace, professional development, and caregiving support.
Family planning support.
Gender-affirming care.
Mental health and coaching benefits.
Flexible vacation and paid volunteer time off.
Generous paid parental leave.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Equity in the form of restricted stock units; some positions may also be eligible for commission.