Commercial Counsel, Platform and Technology

Snap Inc.•Los Angeles, CA

6d•$147,000 - $259,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Snap Inc. is a technology company focused on improving the way people live and communicate through its camera-based products and services, including Snapchat, Specs Inc., Bitmoji, and Saturn. The Legal Team acts as an in-house law firm, risk consultant, and advisor, partnering with various departments on matters such as privacy, product, IP, commercial transactions, and more. They value diversity and aim to build an inclusive leadership culture. This role is for a Commercial Counsel to join the Legal team at the Santa Monica, CA headquarters, playing a key role in commercial transactions and advising on legal issues across Snap's products and services.

Requirements

Excellent analytical, communication, organizational, negotiation, and drafting skills.
Excellent legal and business judgment, critical thinking, and the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.
Ability to drive collaboration and share knowledge and expertise.
Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
Ability to accommodate tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Ability to identify and resolve legal issues quickly.
Ability to use AI resources to drive accuracy and efficiency in daily work.
J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
Active membership in a United States state bar, or otherwise qualified to be a registered in-house counsel under California’s multi-jurisdictional practice program.
4+ years of practicing law in-house and/or at a law firm.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience handling commercial transactions, ideally in-house at an internet, e-commerce, or technology company.

Responsibilities

Serve as a legal partner for Snap’s global business transactions and operations, working with teams such as Engineering, IT, Strategic Sourcing, Finance, People, Workplace Experience, Security, and Philanthropy.
Review, draft, negotiate, and interpret agreements covering a broad range of Snap’s commercial activities around the world, including vendor agreements, non-disclosure agreements, master services agreements, data processing agreements, commercial real estate agreements, multinational supplier agreements, IP licensing and cloud computing (SaaS/IaaS/PaaS) agreements, and supply chain purchase agreements.
Analyze and advise on contracts related to general commercial contracting, technology development, SaaS, licensing, strategic sourcing, procurement, software integrations, partnerships, and commercial real estate.
Identify and address data privacy, intellectual property, and AI issues arising from commercial transactions.
Provide strategic advice to Snap business partners related to business strategy, legal issues, and risks.
Assist in creating and improving agreements, templates, and policies to handle commercial legal issues in creative and scalable ways.
Exercise sound judgment when negotiating business and legal terms.
Occasionally collaborate with outside counsel.
Coordinate cross-functionally with colleagues from every part of the company.
Handle projects at the discretion of the leads of the Snap legal commercial team.