Legal Director
About The Position
The Legal Director will lead all partnerships legal work and play a key role in scaling our digital advertising business. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to mission-critical commercial strategy, partner cross-functionally, and help shape the future of our legal function and learning platform. Weâre seeking someone with deep experience in negotiating commercial agreementsâproduct integrations, strategic partnershipsâand advising on ad-tech, direct and programmatic advertising, and licensing AI technology. Strong fluency in the global privacy landscape governing personalized advertising is a plus. Success in this role requires excellent judgment, the ability to work collaboratively on a small team with shared resources, and comfort navigating ambiguity with a practical, solutions-oriented mindset. This position reports to our General Counsel and works closely with senior leaders across the organization. Weâre happy to share that this is an onsite position in our San Francisco or New York office. To support collaboration, we ask employees to be in the office at least three days a week: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. We believe this work environment enhances efficiency, fosters collaboration, and supports growth for both employees and the organization.
Requirements
- JD and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar (CA or NY preferred)
- 10+ years of relevant legal experience, including in-house or top-tier law firm practice
- Proven expertise drafting and negotiating complex commercial and technology agreements
- Ability to build trusted, collaborative relationships that make you a sought-after partner
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; skilled at translating legal concepts into practical business guidance
- Excellent judgment, problem-solving ability, and calm under pressure
- Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and operate autonomously
- A supportive, empathetic teammate with a strong work ethic
Nice To Haves
- A passion for education and enthusiasm for the future of learning
- Experience negotiating at-tech deals, programmatic and/or direct
Responsibilities
- Lead drafting and negotiation of commercial agreements that power Quizletâs business, including strategic partnerships, product integrations, technology licensing, and sales agreements
- Partner with Ads, Marketing, Product, Engineering, and Sales to provide clear, practical legal guidance and creative solutions that accelerate business goals
- Support and manage ongoing commercial relationships, interpret obligations, and resolve disputes
- Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership as we expand monetization domestically and internationally
- Improve and scale legal processes, templates, and playbooks to help teams move quickly and responsibly
Benefits
- Collaborate with your manager and team to create a healthy work-life balance
- 20 vacation days that we expect you to take!
- Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance (100% employee and 75% dependent PPO, Dental, VSP Choice)
- Employer-sponsored 401k plan with company match
- Access to LinkedIn Learning and other resources to support professional growth
- Paid Family Leave, FSA, HSA, Commuter benefits, and Wellness benefits
- 40 hours of annual paid time off to participate in volunteer programs of choice
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
