Director, Associate General Counsel- Identity and Strategic Data Initiatives

The Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world. How? With a media buying platform that helps brands deliver a more insightful and relevant ad experience for consumers –– and sets a new standard for global reach, accuracy, and transparency. We are proud of the culture we have built. We value the unique experiences and perspectives that each person brings to The Trade Desk, and we are committed to fostering inclusive spaces where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work every day.

So, if you are talented, driven, creative, and eager to join a dynamic, globally-connected team, then we want to talk!

What we do:

The Trade Desk is a dynamic, fast-growing technology company and we require excellent
leadership at all levels. We are looking for an experienced commercial transactions attorney
who has excellent judgement, loves to analyze complex legal issues, find creative solutions,
and effectively negotiate deals. We are looking for someone able to collaborate cross-
functionally while also balancing competing demands, working independently, maintaining
a positive attitude and, hopefully, contributing some humor to our legal slack channel. The
Trade Desk is a company that will invest in its employees’ professional development— as we
grow, we want our employees to grow with us.

What you'll do:

• Exercise strong judgment to provide legal leadership on first impression global
  strategic initiatives involving cutting edge areas such as the future of advertising
  identity, data, and monetization of content.
• Gain deep technical understanding of adtech data flows and technology to advise on
  innovative product developments.
• Structure, draft, and negotiate deals with the largest platforms, publishers, data
  suppliers, and advertisers in the world.
• Collaborate with key leaders on our business development, identity, inventory,
  product, and data partnerships teams to advise on complex legal matters and develop
  creative solutions to contribute to the overall success of the company.
• Continually improve our templates, playbooks, and legal processes to help us scale
  globally with a consistent but locally relevant approach and to help the company to
  move quickly and thoughtfully.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to help streamline, automate, and scale The
  Trade Desk’s global identity and data processes.
• Mentor and lead other attorneys.
• Provide practical advice on legal issues and risks, complex agreement structures and
  company policies in a risk-tolerant, but compliance-oriented environment.
• Identify, research, analyze, and work with cross-functional teams to address potential
  risks related to a wide range of relevant legal topics (e.g., licensing, intellectual
  property, commercial, data security, and privacy laws).
• Keep abreast of developments in adtech and legislative changes that may affect the
  company globally.
• Distill and communicate complex legal concepts in layman’s terms.

Who you are:  

• 12+ years in house or in combination with an internationally/nationally recognized
  law firm experience required.
• Admitted to practice in New York, California, or Illinois, or the ability to register as In-
  House Counsel in New York, California, or Illinois.
• Juris doctorate required.
• Experience in digital advertising and/or digital media strongly preferred.
• Significant experience leading legal negotiations with large global companies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact with
  internal and external constituents at all levels.
• Experience managing outside counsel.
• Excellent business judgement, superior leadership skills, and strong commitment to
  providing timely and top-quality client service with superior work product.
• Exceptional critical thinking skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment,
  while juggling competing, time-sensitive demands.
• Excellent legal skills, including significant experience in structuring, drafting,
  reviewing, and negotiating a variety of commercial technology agreements.
• Strong business sense and ability to exercise good business judgement.
• Excellent interpersonal skills (sense of humor is a big plus).

The Trade Desk does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of The Trade Desk. The Trade Desk is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

The Trade Desk will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Ordinance No. 184652.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.