Associate General Counsel, Advertising & Marketing

Snap•Santa Monica, CA

15h•$235,000 - $414,000•Onsite

About The Position

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat , a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio , an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles . The Legal & Policy Team is Snap’s dedicated in-house law firm, policy consultant, lobbyist, thought partner, and all-around advisor. This team helps Snap do the right thing the right way, make better decisions, understand and manage risks, and creatively navigate challenges, both external and internal. We partner with Snap team members on a wide array of matters, including privacy, product, IP, commercial transactions, corporate governance, employment, acquisitions, litigation, and policy, and social impact. We value the power of diversity, as we continually strive to build an innovative and inclusive leadership culture centered on Snap's values of Kind, Smart, and Creative. We’re looking for an Associate General Counsel to join our team. You’ll play a key role in structuring, drafting, and negotiating a wide variety of contracts and advising on legal issues spanning the breadth of Snap’s products and services. Working from our Santa Monica, CA or New York, NY office, In this role you’ll collaborate with colleagues throughout the company to develop creative solutions that manage risk, with a focus on supporting our Sales and Ad Review teams.

Requirements

Analytical and creative mindset
Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills
Ability to initiate and drive projects to completion
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Strong work ethic and ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Outstanding written and verbal communication and analytical skills with demonstrated strategic thinking, creativity, and risk analysis
Excellent analytical, communication, organizational, negotiation, and drafting skills
Excellent legal and business judgment, critical thinking, and the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously
Excellent interpersonal skills with a high attention to detail
Background working with both internal and external partners, including sales teams
Ability to drive collaboration and enjoys sharing of legal knowledge and expertise
Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
Ability to accommodate tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to identify and resolve legal issues quickly
J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school.
Active membership in at least one United States state bar.
8+ years’ of relevant in-house or law firm experience
Experience advising in-house Sales or Review Operations teams
Experience advising on advertising policies
Experience drafting, negotiating, and advising clients on digital ad sales, marketing, and consumer/advertising regulation

Responsibilities

Draft, negotiate, review, and interpret agreements covering a range of Snap’s commercial activities, including advertising sales and incentive agreements, data processing, ad tech, consumer and business product terms, online platform terms, and partner/vendor agreements
Provide legal guidance and support to Snap’s Sales, Ad Review teams, and cross-functional business teams
Develop and apply policies and practices, navigating legal compliance and risk tolerance
Manage multiple deals and support colleagues to ensure business initiatives are executed accurately and on time
Provide tactical and strategic legal advice to Snap business and product leaders, including related to Snap’s advertising policies
Collaborate with outside counsel
Coordinate with colleagues from every part of the company as part of cross-functional teams
Handle projects at the discretion of the Commercial leadership team
Exercise sound judgment when negotiating key business and legal terms