Senior Counsel - Commercial Transactions (PMG)
About The Position
Momentum is seeking an experienced Senior Counsel to join its Legal team in New York City or Dallas, Texas. This senior commercial legal role serves as the lead legal advisor on complex commercial transactions, primarily supporting PMG, a portfolio company that provides integrated media, creative, technology, and commerce solutions. The role combines sophisticated commercial contracting with strategic legal counseling, partnering with the Contracts Team and business leaders to structure and execute high-value client relationships and scale the Legal Department’s commercial contracting function. The position is based in the New York City office and requires in-office attendance at least three days per week, plus inter-office travel as required.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of experience negotiating and managing complex commercial contracts.
- Significant experience negotiating enterprise-level client agreements, including Master Services Agreements and Statements of Work.
- Experience negotiating with Fortune 500 clients and other sophisticated enterprise organizations.
- Strong commercial judgment and ability to balance business objectives with legal and contractual risk.
- Exceptional stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
- A collaborative, process-oriented, and solutions-focused approach.
- Ability to work effectively with stakeholders across multiple offices, regions, and time zones in a highly cross-functional environment.
- A Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, or eligibility to register as in-house counsel in New York, is strongly preferred; candidates with equivalent commercial contracting experience will also be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in advertising, social media, or digital media environments.
- Experience supporting commercial agreements in U.S. and international markets, particularly the U.K.
- Experience with Contract Lifecycle Management platforms, preferably Ironclad.
- Experience in high-growth or rapidly scaling organizations.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end negotiation, drafting, and execution of complex, high-value agreements, including client-facing Master Services Agreements, and own deal strategy and execution.
- Advise on complex commercial transactions and partner with PMG senior business leaders on deal structures, negotiation strategy, and practical legal and commercial risk assessments.
- Serve as the escalation point for complex contractual issues and provide practical, business-oriented solutions.
- Establish and refine contract playbooks, templates, fallback positions, and negotiation frameworks.
- Partner with the Contracts Team to enhance contract lifecycle management processes, reporting, and technology-enabled workflows, including use of platforms such as Ironclad.
- Identify opportunities to streamline contracting while maintaining appropriate legal controls and supporting business growth.
- Analyze negotiation trends and risk patterns and work with the Legal Department on operational improvements.
- Collaborate with business, operational, tax, IT, security, privacy, and legal stakeholders in the U.S. and internationally.
- Build trusted relationships across the organization and serve as a strategic advisor on commercial contracting matters.
Benefits
- Healthcare benefits
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Paid holidays
- Discretionary annual bonus eligibility
- Career advancement and development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
