Legal Counsel - Americas

applike group•Boston, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for a Legal Counsel based in the Boston office, serving as the primary legal contact for the Americas region within applike group’s international Legal team. The position involves handling day-to-day legal matters for the Americas, collaborating with colleagues in Europe on shared standards, and working closely with the General Counsel to establish the legal presence for applike and adjoe in the Americas. The role will shape contracting, negotiation, and risk management strategies across the US, Canada, and Latin America, and serve as the legal partner for the Americas business leadership, including the VP Revenue and Managing Director GTM. The position is with adjoe Inc., the US company of adjoe, a leading mobile adtech company and part of applike group, headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. The company operates under the media company Bertelsmann, benefiting from a global network and financial support, with a mission to reach more mobile users globally through a state-of-the-art tech stack and skilled workforce.

Requirements

Hold a JD from an ABA-accredited law school and be admitted to practice and in good standing in at least one US state.
At least 5 years of legal experience at a law firm and/or in-house, ideally in tech, adtech, mobile apps or SaaS.
Strong commercial contracting skills and a real track record of negotiating deals successfully.
Solid working knowledge of US privacy law.
Good understanding of IP, particularly software licensing, trademarks and open source.
Enjoy being part of a growing yet lean, international legal team.
Comfortable working across time zones with a manager and colleagues based in Germany.
Like the breadth of a generalist role.
Give pragmatic, business-oriented advice and can explain complex issues clearly to non-lawyers.
Proactive and organized.
Thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly.
Excellent written and spoken English.

Nice To Haves

Massachusetts admission is a plus.
Exposure to LATAM or GDPR frameworks is a plus.
Experience with advertising, consumer protection or marketing law is a strong plus.
Experience working with LATAM counterparts or local counsel is a plus.
Spanish and/or Portuguese is a strong plus.
German is a nice-to-have.

Responsibilities

Be the go-to legal contact for the Americas within our international Legal team, supporting adjoe’s business in the US, Canada and LATAM in close collaboration with the General Counsel, the legal team in Europe and the Americas commercial team.
Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including advertiser and publisher agreements, insertion orders, SDK and license agreements, partnership, reseller and service agreements, vendor contracts and NDAs.
Support negotiations with partners across the region, from first redline to signature, balancing commercial goals against legal risk and knowing when to escalate.
Advise on privacy and data protection across the Americas, including CCPA/CPRA and other US state privacy laws, COPPA, and LATAM frameworks such as Brazil’s LGPD. Draft and negotiate DPAs, and advise on how these rules interact with GDPR when data flows to the EU.
Advise on advertising and consumer protection law relevant to adtech and mobile apps, covering FTC rules on disclosures and endorsements, rewards and incentive mechanics, and app store and platform policies.
Handle corporate governance and housekeeping for adjoe Inc. as well as applike group, including resolutions, annual filings, state registrations and the registered agent.
Manage disputes, pre-litigation matters and regulatory inquiries across the region.
Track legal and regulatory changes across the Americas and turn them into practical guidance for the business.
Become an active member of our emerging global Legal Team and support other legal (Headquarter) topics as needed.

Benefits

Regular feedback and our development program support your growth, helping you expand your skill set and achieve your career goals.
Support with visa if needed.
Relocation bonus.
Hybrid setup with 3 core office days.
Flexible working hours.
30 vacation days.
3 weeks of remote work per year.
Free access to an in-house gym with lots of different fitness classes.
Mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Alster Lake view from our central office.
Top-notch equipment.
Fun open spaces.
Large variety of snacks and drinks.
Participate in regular team and company events, including hackathons and social gatherings.