Commercial Counsel

Nexxen•Chicago, IL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Flexible advertising, unified by data. Nexxen empowers advertisers, agencies, publishers and broadcasters around the world to utilize data and advanced TV in the ways that are most meaningful to them. Our flexible and unified technology stack comprises a demand-side platform (“DSP”) and supply-side platform (“SSP”), with the Nexxen Data Platform at its core. Why join the Nexxen team? With a global footprint, you can be part of a team that is transforming advertising through our creative, flexible and unified solutions. Employees hustle, commit and dedicate themselves to pillars that make up the Nexxen Way – the 3Cs - Customer Centric, Curious Mindset, Collaborative with No Ego. Important Notice from Nexxen: Your Safety Matters At Nexxen, we care about the well-being of our current and future employees. We are aware of the growing number of online scams and fraudulent job postings, and we urge all job seekers to remain vigilant. Please be advised that Nexxen will never request payment (whether in cash, cryptocurrency, or any other form) as a condition of employment, offer positions that require you to invest in vague or dubious financial schemes, or promote roles that resemble get-rich-quick opportunities. If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Nexxen or encounter a questionable job posting associated with our name, please contact us at [email protected] to verify its legitimacy. Your trust is important to us. Stay safe and informed. Nexxen Fraud Alert and Notice: Protect Yourself from Impersonation and Fraudulent Activity What You'll Do: As Commercial Counsel at Nexxen, you will play a pivotal role in providing legal support for our company's global business and operations. As an individual contributor within our growing Legal team, your primary focus will be on partnering with internal stakeholders to structure, draft, and negotiate a wide variety of client and vendor agreements. The successful candidate will be a business-savvy lawyer, who can thoughtfully balance legal risk with business priorities, thrives in close collaboration with legal and cross-functional partners, and brings a positive, solution-oriented mindset. If you are a creative problem-solver who embraces a fast pace and a can-do attitude, you’ll fit right in at Nexxen. Each day can be different here at Nexxen, but some of the things you can expect to be doing daily are.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the relevant State Bar.
4+ years of experience practicing law in an internationally/nationally-recognized law firm or in-house legal department (a mix of law firm and in-house experience is strongly preferred).
Proven ability to independently draft and negotiate a wide range of complex contracts, and to solve for potential legal and business issues without a playbook.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated success in working in a fast-paced environment, including delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines.
Exceptional communication skills (both written and verbal), with the ability to communicate legal issues and solutions clearly and concisely.
Willingness to learn new subject matters quickly and drive projects from start to finish.
This position is based primarily in our New York City office and will support global business operations.
Some travel may be required.
This position is currently open to NYC or Chicago metro-based candidates only.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the advertising or ad tech industry, technology transactions, or related fields is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of vendor and commercial agreements, including MSAs, SaaS contracts, insertion orders, marketing and technology agreements and more.
Support cross-functional initiatives by developing and refining legal templates, playbooks, and scalable processes.
Provide clear and concise strategic legal advice on complex commercial matters while ensuring alignment with the company's risk profile and business objectives.
Partner closely with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Business Development, Product, Engineering and Finance – to resolve contract issues in alignment with Nexxen’s standards, balancing legal considerations with practical business-oriented solutions.
Training and Knowledge Sharing: Educate internal teams about legal matters related to the ad tech industry, including regulatory compliance, intellectual property, data protection, and contract best practices.
Effectively translate legal concepts into clear, concise, actionable guidance for non-legal stakeholders.
Take on a variety of legal projects as needed to support Nexxen’s growth and evolving business priorities.
Stay up-to-date with industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging legal issues, such as AI regulation and compliance, incorporating relevant terms into contracting strategy.
Proactively identify areas for process improvement and contribute to the improvements in workflows and legal operations.