Attorney (Contract Employee)

the Ad Council

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Ad Council is a non-profit organization that develops, executes and distributes public service announcements and communications strategies for over 40 campaigns each year. Our Legal team is seeking an Attorney (Contract Employee) to support our portfolio of public service campaigns. This role will report to the Chief Legal Officer (CLO) and partner closely with cross-functional teams across Campaign & Programs, Marketing and Communications, Insights and Analytics, Finance, Media, Strategic Partnerships and External Engagement, and People Operations. In this role, you’ll provide day-to-day legal support across a range of campaign and operational needs—from contract negotiation to advising on compliance, advertising practices, and risk mitigation. The work is dynamic and fast-moving, and success requires strong judgment, clear communication with non-legal stakeholders, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.

Requirements

JD with an active license to practice law, in good standing, in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Ability to quickly learn and advise on new or evolving issues, and pivot as priorities shift in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage high-volume, time-sensitive work
Proven ability to assess risk and support informed, practical decision-making
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex legal concepts for non-legal audiences
Sound judgment and a solutions-oriented approach
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Comfort using modern legal technology and ability to quickly ramp on new tools, including those incorporating AI

Nice To Haves

Strong experience in Advertising and Marketing: Advising on legal issues related to the development, execution, and distribution of campaigns
Strong experience in Production and Talent: Drafting and advising on production and talent agreements, including performer releases, influencer agreements, and union/non-union talent arrangements (e.g., SAG-AFTRA)
Strong experience in Technology: Supporting marketing and advertising technology platforms, reviewing SaaS agreements, and advising on vendor risk and emerging tools (including AI)
Strong experience in Data Security and Privacy: Advising on data use, privacy, and security matters, including vendor reviews and data-sharing considerations
Strong experience in Government and Regulatory Compliance: Advising on requirements tied to government-funded campaigns, including flow-down obligations and applicable laws and regulations

Responsibilities

Draft, review, negotiate, and revise a wide range of agreements, including master services agreements, statements of work, amendments, insertion orders, vendor and technology agreements, agency and production agreements, and third-party licensing agreements
Support government-funded and government-adjacent initiatives, including interpreting contractual and regulatory requirements and updating downstream vendor and production agreements as scopes evolve
Identify, assess, and escalate legal and compliance risks, and provide practical, business-oriented guidance to support compliant execution
Provide day-to-day legal guidance to cross-functional teams on contracting, approvals, and compliance considerations as campaigns and partnerships evolve
Partner with internal stakeholders to advise on advertising and marketing practices, campaign creative and talent documentation, and approval pathways
Support vendor and subcontractor contracting needs as campaigns scale and change