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Teamwork makes the stream work.
Roku is changing how the world watches TV
Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and we've set our sights on powering every television in the world. Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. Our mission is to be the TV streaming platform that connects the entire TV ecosystem. We connect consumers to the content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers unique capabilities to engage consumers.
From your first day at Roku, you'll make a valuable - and valued - contribution. We're a fast-growing public company where no one is a bystander. We offer you the opportunity to delight millions of TV streamers around the world while gaining meaningful experience across a variety of disciplines.
About the Role
Roku is seeking a Senior Contracts Negotiator with a passion for technology and innovation to be part of a high-performing and collaborative legal team. Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs, you will negotiate complex technology agreements that support Roku’s business and technical operations, often addressing topics such as data privacy, information security, intellectual property, and emerging technologies, including AI.
This position is a hybrid role, Monday – Thursday in office with the option to work from home on Friday. This position based in either Boston, MA, San Jose, CA or Austin, TX.
The estimated annual salary for this position is between $144,500 – $170,000 base salary. Compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, certifications, and specific geographical location. This role is eligible for health insurance, equity awards, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, wellness benefits, and paid time off.
This role is ideal for someone with expertise in negotiating and closing commercial transactions, who excels at navigating complex contract issues, takes pride in partnering with business stakeholders to close strategic, high-impact deals and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
What You Will Be Doing
- Negotiate, draft and close commercial agreements, including cloud services agreements, SaaS, artificial intelligence solutions, professional services, non-disclosure agreements and data privacy agreements, with a solution-driven mindset.
- Identify and implement improvements to existing templates, playbooks, and CLM tools to develop scalable processes for the contracting process, including the use of AI tools and other technologies
- Collaborate with your Roku legal colleagues to provide guidance to internal business partners on a wide variety of contract-related issues, including data privacy, security, confidentiality and artificial intelligence
- Be proactive, organized, and dependable — you take initiative, communicate early and clearly, and keep internal business partners informed as deals progress.
- Have fun while doing it: work with best-in-class colleagues on some of the most interesting and novel issues arising in the TV streaming industry. Lead with a mindset that embraces innovation, empathy, humor and kindness.
We Are Excited if You Have
- At least 7 years of experience structuring and negotiating commercial technology agreements
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- A proven ability to draft and negotiate agreements using existing templates and playbooks or from scratch
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to persuade
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a cross-department and cross-functional role
- Strong Microsoft Office Skills including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience drafting and negotiating SaaS and cloud services contracts, including data privacy and security terms
- Experience with Ironclad, SharePoint, DocuSign, and Confluence.
- Experience using AI to streamline the contract lifecycle
- A great sense of humor and a customer-service mindset
#LI-FA1
Our Hybrid Work Approach
Roku fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment where teams work in the office Monday through Thursday. Fridays are flexible for remote work except for employees whose roles are required to be in the office five days a week or employees who are in offices with a five day in office policy.
Benefits
Roku is committed to offering a diverse range of benefits as part of our compensation package to support our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits include global access to mental health and financial wellness support and resources. Local benefits include statutory and voluntary benefits which may include healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), life, accident, disability, commuter, and retirement options (401(k)/pension). Employees are supported in taking time off, in accordance with local leave policies and other personal needs to support their evolving work and life needs. It's important to note that not every benefit is available in all locations or for every role. For details specific to your location, please consult with your recruiter.
Accommodations
Roku welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and provides reasonable accommodations and adjustments in accordance with applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation at any point in the hiring process, please direct your inquiries to EmployeeRelations@Roku.com.
The Roku Culture
Roku is a great place for people who want to work in a fast-paced environment where everyone is focused on the company's success rather than their own. We try to surround ourselves with people who are great at their jobs, who are easy to work with, and who keep their egos in check. We appreciate a sense of humor. We believe a fewer number of very talented folks can do more for less cost than a larger number of less talented teams. We're independent thinkers with big ideas who act boldly, move fast and accomplish extraordinary things through collaboration and trust. In short, at Roku you'll be part of a company that's changing how the world watches TV.
We have a unique culture that we are proud of. We think of ourselves primarily as problem-solvers, which itself is a two-part idea. We come up with the solution, but the solution isn't real until it is built and delivered to the customer. That penchant for action gives us a pragmatic approach to innovation, one that has served us well since 2002.
To learn more about Roku, our global footprint, and how we've grown, visit https://www.weareroku.com/factsheet.
By providing your information, you acknowledge that you want Roku to contact you about job roles, that you have read Roku's Applicant Privacy Notice, and understand that Roku will use your information as described in that notice. If you do not wish to receive any communications from Roku regarding this role or similar roles in the future, you may unsubscribe at any time by emailing WorkforcePrivacy@Roku.com.
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Apply to Roku
Teamwork makes the stream work.
Roku is changing how the world watches TV
Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and we've set our sights on powering every television in the world. Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. Our mission is to be the TV streaming platform that connects the entire TV ecosystem. We connect consumers to the content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers unique capabilities to engage consumers.
From your first day at Roku, you'll make a valuable - and valued - contribution. We're a fast-growing public company where no one is a bystander. We offer you the opportunity to delight millions of TV streamers around the world while gaining meaningful experience across a variety of disciplines.
About the Role
Roku is seeking a Senior Contracts Negotiator with a passion for technology and innovation to be part of a high-performing and collaborative legal team. Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs, you will negotiate complex technology agreements that support Roku’s business and technical operations, often addressing topics such as data privacy, information security, intellectual property, and emerging technologies, including AI.
This position is a hybrid role, Monday – Thursday in office with the option to work from home on Friday. This position based in either Boston, MA, San Jose, CA or Austin, TX.
The estimated annual salary for this position is between $144,500 – $170,000 base salary. Compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, certifications, and specific geographical location. This role is eligible for health insurance, equity awards, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, wellness benefits, and paid time off.
This role is ideal for someone with expertise in negotiating and closing commercial transactions, who excels at navigating complex contract issues, takes pride in partnering with business stakeholders to close strategic, high-impact deals and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
What You Will Be Doing
- Negotiate, draft and close commercial agreements, including cloud services agreements, SaaS, artificial intelligence solutions, professional services, non-disclosure agreements and data privacy agreements, with a solution-driven mindset.
- Identify and implement improvements to existing templates, playbooks, and CLM tools to develop scalable processes for the contracting process, including the use of AI tools and other technologies
- Collaborate with your Roku legal colleagues to provide guidance to internal business partners on a wide variety of contract-related issues, including data privacy, security, confidentiality and artificial intelligence
- Be proactive, organized, and dependable — you take initiative, communicate early and clearly, and keep internal business partners informed as deals progress.
- Have fun while doing it: work with best-in-class colleagues on some of the most interesting and novel issues arising in the TV streaming industry. Lead with a mindset that embraces innovation, empathy, humor and kindness.
We Are Excited if You Have
- At least 7 years of experience structuring and negotiating commercial technology agreements
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- A proven ability to draft and negotiate agreements using existing templates and playbooks or from scratch
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to persuade
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a cross-department and cross-functional role
- Strong Microsoft Office Skills including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience drafting and negotiating SaaS and cloud services contracts, including data privacy and security terms
- Experience with Ironclad, SharePoint, DocuSign, and Confluence.
- Experience using AI to streamline the contract lifecycle
- A great sense of humor and a customer-service mindset
#LI-FA1
Our Hybrid Work Approach
Roku fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment where teams work in the office Monday through Thursday. Fridays are flexible for remote work except for employees whose roles are required to be in the office five days a week or employees who are in offices with a five day in office policy.
Benefits
Roku is committed to offering a diverse range of benefits as part of our compensation package to support our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits include global access to mental health and financial wellness support and resources. Local benefits include statutory and voluntary benefits which may include healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), life, accident, disability, commuter, and retirement options (401(k)/pension). Employees are supported in taking time off, in accordance with local leave policies and other personal needs to support their evolving work and life needs. It's important to note that not every benefit is available in all locations or for every role. For details specific to your location, please consult with your recruiter.
Accommodations
Roku welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and provides reasonable accommodations and adjustments in accordance with applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation at any point in the hiring process, please direct your inquiries to EmployeeRelations@Roku.com.
The Roku Culture
Roku is a great place for people who want to work in a fast-paced environment where everyone is focused on the company's success rather than their own. We try to surround ourselves with people who are great at their jobs, who are easy to work with, and who keep their egos in check. We appreciate a sense of humor. We believe a fewer number of very talented folks can do more for less cost than a larger number of less talented teams. We're independent thinkers with big ideas who act boldly, move fast and accomplish extraordinary things through collaboration and trust. In short, at Roku you'll be part of a company that's changing how the world watches TV.
We have a unique culture that we are proud of. We think of ourselves primarily as problem-solvers, which itself is a two-part idea. We come up with the solution, but the solution isn't real until it is built and delivered to the customer. That penchant for action gives us a pragmatic approach to innovation, one that has served us well since 2002.
To learn more about Roku, our global footprint, and how we've grown, visit https://www.weareroku.com/factsheet.
By providing your information, you acknowledge that you want Roku to contact you about job roles, that you have read Roku's Applicant Privacy Notice, and understand that Roku will use your information as described in that notice. If you do not wish to receive any communications from Roku regarding this role or similar roles in the future, you may unsubscribe at any time by emailing WorkforcePrivacy@Roku.com.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Roku
Teamwork makes the stream work.
Roku is changing how the world watches TV
Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and we've set our sights on powering every television in the world. Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. Our mission is to be the TV streaming platform that connects the entire TV ecosystem. We connect consumers to the content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers unique capabilities to engage consumers.
From your first day at Roku, you'll make a valuable - and valued - contribution. We're a fast-growing public company where no one is a bystander. We offer you the opportunity to delight millions of TV streamers around the world while gaining meaningful experience across a variety of disciplines.
About the Role
Roku is seeking a Senior Contracts Negotiator with a passion for technology and innovation to be part of a high-performing and collaborative legal team. Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs, you will negotiate complex technology agreements that support Roku’s business and technical operations, often addressing topics such as data privacy, information security, intellectual property, and emerging technologies, including AI.
This position is a hybrid role, Monday – Thursday in office with the option to work from home on Friday. This position based in either Boston, MA, San Jose, CA or Austin, TX.
The estimated annual salary for this position is between $144,500 – $170,000 base salary. Compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, certifications, and specific geographical location. This role is eligible for health insurance, equity awards, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, wellness benefits, and paid time off.
This role is ideal for someone with expertise in negotiating and closing commercial transactions, who excels at navigating complex contract issues, takes pride in partnering with business stakeholders to close strategic, high-impact deals and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
What You Will Be Doing
- Negotiate, draft and close commercial agreements, including cloud services agreements, SaaS, artificial intelligence solutions, professional services, non-disclosure agreements and data privacy agreements, with a solution-driven mindset.
- Identify and implement improvements to existing templates, playbooks, and CLM tools to develop scalable processes for the contracting process, including the use of AI tools and other technologies
- Collaborate with your Roku legal colleagues to provide guidance to internal business partners on a wide variety of contract-related issues, including data privacy, security, confidentiality and artificial intelligence
- Be proactive, organized, and dependable — you take initiative, communicate early and clearly, and keep internal business partners informed as deals progress.
- Have fun while doing it: work with best-in-class colleagues on some of the most interesting and novel issues arising in the TV streaming industry. Lead with a mindset that embraces innovation, empathy, humor and kindness.
We Are Excited if You Have
- At least 7 years of experience structuring and negotiating commercial technology agreements
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- A proven ability to draft and negotiate agreements using existing templates and playbooks or from scratch
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to persuade
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a cross-department and cross-functional role
- Strong Microsoft Office Skills including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience drafting and negotiating SaaS and cloud services contracts, including data privacy and security terms
- Experience with Ironclad, SharePoint, DocuSign, and Confluence.
- Experience using AI to streamline the contract lifecycle
- A great sense of humor and a customer-service mindset
#LI-FA1
Our Hybrid Work Approach
Roku fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment where teams work in the office Monday through Thursday. Fridays are flexible for remote work except for employees whose roles are required to be in the office five days a week or employees who are in offices with a five day in office policy.
Benefits
Roku is committed to offering a diverse range of benefits as part of our compensation package to support our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits include global access to mental health and financial wellness support and resources. Local benefits include statutory and voluntary benefits which may include healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), life, accident, disability, commuter, and retirement options (401(k)/pension). Employees are supported in taking time off, in accordance with local leave policies and other personal needs to support their evolving work and life needs. It's important to note that not every benefit is available in all locations or for every role. For details specific to your location, please consult with your recruiter.
Accommodations
Roku welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and provides reasonable accommodations and adjustments in accordance with applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation at any point in the hiring process, please direct your inquiries to EmployeeRelations@Roku.com.
The Roku Culture
Roku is a great place for people who want to work in a fast-paced environment where everyone is focused on the company's success rather than their own. We try to surround ourselves with people who are great at their jobs, who are easy to work with, and who keep their egos in check. We appreciate a sense of humor. We believe a fewer number of very talented folks can do more for less cost than a larger number of less talented teams. We're independent thinkers with big ideas who act boldly, move fast and accomplish extraordinary things through collaboration and trust. In short, at Roku you'll be part of a company that's changing how the world watches TV.
We have a unique culture that we are proud of. We think of ourselves primarily as problem-solvers, which itself is a two-part idea. We come up with the solution, but the solution isn't real until it is built and delivered to the customer. That penchant for action gives us a pragmatic approach to innovation, one that has served us well since 2002.
To learn more about Roku, our global footprint, and how we've grown, visit https://www.weareroku.com/factsheet.
By providing your information, you acknowledge that you want Roku to contact you about job roles, that you have read Roku's Applicant Privacy Notice, and understand that Roku will use your information as described in that notice. If you do not wish to receive any communications from Roku regarding this role or similar roles in the future, you may unsubscribe at any time by emailing WorkforcePrivacy@Roku.com.
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Apply to Roku
VP, Deputy General Counsel, Strategic Litigation and IP
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Teamwork makes the stream work.
Roku is changing how the world watches TV
Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and we've set our sights on powering every television in the world. Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. Our mission is to be the TV streaming platform that connects the entire TV ecosystem. We connect consumers to the content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers unique capabilities to engage consumers.
From your first day at Roku, you'll make a valuable - and valued - contribution. We're a fast-growing public company where no one is a bystander. We offer you the opportunity to delight millions of TV streamers around the world while gaining meaningful experience across a variety of disciplines.
About the role
We are seeking a Vice President, Deputy General Counsel to lead Roku's global strategic litigation and intellectual property function. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for defining litigation strategy, overseeing the Company's full litigation portfolio, and guiding the development and protection of Roku's intellectual property.
You will operate at the intersection of legal strategy and business execution—helping leaders make informed, risk-based decisions while ensuring the Company handles disputes with clarity, consistency, and discipline. This role reports to the General Counsel and serves as a key advisor to senior leadership on litigation posture, IP strategy, and legal risk.
This role requires a combination of strategic judgment, operational leadership, and business pragmatism, with the ability to build scalable systems and influence outcomes across a complex, fast-moving organization.
For New York and California Only - The estimated annual salary for this position is between $430,000 and $720,000, with additional equity. Compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, certifications, and specific geographic location. This role is eligible for health insurance, equity awards, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, wellness benefits, and paid time off.
What you'll be doing
Global litigation leadership
- Own Roku's global litigation portfolio end-to-end, including IP disputes, commercial litigation, regulatory matters, and consumer/class actions
- Define and drive litigation strategy, including when to litigate, settle, or escalate matters based on business impact
Litigation strategy and operating model
- Build and implement a repeatable litigation operating system, including intake, early case assessment, playbooks, and post-mortems
- Establish consistent frameworks for decision-making, prioritization, and risk management
Intellectual property leadership
- Oversee Roku's IP portfolio, including patent strategy, prosecution oversight, and alignment with product and business priorities
- Guide defensive and offensive IP strategy in partnership with internal teams and external counsel
Outside counsel and cost management
- Develop and manage a disciplined outside counsel program, including staffing models, fee structures, and performance expectations
- Drive strategic cost control while maintaining high-quality legal outcomes
Cross-functional partnership
- Partner with Product, Engineering, Ads, Finance, and executive leadership to proactively reduce legal risk and inform key business decisions
- Translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance for stakeholders
Governance and risk management
- Strengthen litigation governance practices, including discovery processes, document retention, and compliance frameworks
- Ensure scalable systems are in place to support litigation and regulatory requirements
Executive reporting and insights
- Provide clear, decision-ready reporting on litigation exposure, trends, and key matters to executive leadership and the Board
- Deliver insights that inform business strategy and risk posture
Team leadership
- Lead and develop a high-performing legal team
- Build a function that can scale with the business while maintaining focus and efficiency
What you need to know
Litigation and IP expertise
- Deep experience managing complex litigation across multiple domains, including IP
- Strong understanding of patent litigation, licensing dynamics, and IP strategy
Strategic and business orientation
- Ability to translate legal risk into business decisions and tradeoffs
- Experience advising senior executives in high-stakes situations
Operational leadership
- Proven ability to build and scale systems, processes, and teams
- Strong discipline around prioritization, cost management, and execution
Cross-functional influence
- Experience working closely with product, engineering, and commercial teams
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving, matrixed environment
Communication and judgment
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to simplify complex legal concepts into clear, actionable insights
We're excited if you have
- 15+ years of experience leading complex litigation matters
- Significant in-house leadership experience (top-tier law firm background is a plus)
- Experience managing broad litigation portfolios beyond IP
- Strong track record of managing outside counsel and legal budgets at scale
- Experience in high-growth technology or media companies
- Ability to thrive in ambiguity and operate with sound judgment under pressure
Location
San Jose, CA / Austin, TX / Santa Monica, CA / New York, NY
What success looks like
- Litigation is managed with clear strategy, consistency, and discipline
- The business understands when to litigate, settle, and take risk—and why
- Outside counsel spend is predictable, efficient, and aligned to outcomes
- Legal is a trusted partner to product and business teams, helping prevent issues before they arise
- Leadership has clear visibility into litigation risk and strategy
#LI-LM1
Our Hybrid Work Approach
Roku fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment where teams work in the office Monday through Thursday. Fridays are flexible for remote work except for employees whose roles are required to be in the office five days a week or employees who are in offices with a five day in office policy.
Benefits
Roku is committed to offering a diverse range of benefits as part of our compensation package to support our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits include global access to mental health and financial wellness support and resources. Local benefits include statutory and voluntary benefits which may include healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), life, accident, disability, commuter, and retirement options (401(k)/pension). Employees are supported in taking time off, in accordance with local leave policies and other personal needs to support their evolving work and life needs. It's important to note that not every benefit is available in all locations or for every role. For details specific to your location, please consult with your recruiter.
Accommodations
Roku welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and provides reasonable accommodations and adjustments in accordance with applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation at any point in the hiring process, please direct your inquiries to EmployeeRelations@Roku.com.
The Roku Culture
Roku is a great place for people who want to work in a fast-paced environment where everyone is focused on the company's success rather than their own. We try to surround ourselves with people who are great at their jobs, who are easy to work with, and who keep their egos in check. We appreciate a sense of humor. We believe a fewer number of very talented folks can do more for less cost than a larger number of less talented teams. We're independent thinkers with big ideas who act boldly, move fast and accomplish extraordinary things through collaboration and trust. In short, at Roku you'll be part of a company that's changing how the world watches TV.
We have a unique culture that we are proud of. We think of ourselves primarily as problem-solvers, which itself is a two-part idea. We come up with the solution, but the solution isn't real until it is built and delivered to the customer. That penchant for action gives us a pragmatic approach to innovation, one that has served us well since 2002.
To learn more about Roku, our global footprint, and how we've grown, visit https://www.weareroku.com/factsheet.
By providing your information, you acknowledge that you want Roku to contact you about job roles, that you have read Roku's Applicant Privacy Notice, and understand that Roku will use your information as described in that notice. If you do not wish to receive any communications from Roku regarding this role or similar roles in the future, you may unsubscribe at any time by emailing WorkforcePrivacy@Roku.com.
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Apply to Roku
VP, Deputy General Counsel, Strategic Litigation and IP
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Teamwork makes the stream work.
Roku is changing how the world watches TV
Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and we've set our sights on powering every television in the world. Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. Our mission is to be the TV streaming platform that connects the entire TV ecosystem. We connect consumers to the content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers unique capabilities to engage consumers.
From your first day at Roku, you'll make a valuable - and valued - contribution. We're a fast-growing public company where no one is a bystander. We offer you the opportunity to delight millions of TV streamers around the world while gaining meaningful experience across a variety of disciplines.
About the role
We are seeking a Vice President, Deputy General Counsel to lead Roku's global strategic litigation and intellectual property function. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for defining litigation strategy, overseeing the Company's full litigation portfolio, and guiding the development and protection of Roku's intellectual property.
You will operate at the intersection of legal strategy and business execution—helping leaders make informed, risk-based decisions while ensuring the Company handles disputes with clarity, consistency, and discipline. This role reports to the General Counsel and serves as a key advisor to senior leadership on litigation posture, IP strategy, and legal risk.
This role requires a combination of strategic judgment, operational leadership, and business pragmatism, with the ability to build scalable systems and influence outcomes across a complex, fast-moving organization.
For New York and California Only - The estimated annual salary for this position is between $430,000 and $720,000, with additional equity. Compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, certifications, and specific geographic location. This role is eligible for health insurance, equity awards, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, wellness benefits, and paid time off.
What you'll be doing
Global litigation leadership
- Own Roku's global litigation portfolio end-to-end, including IP disputes, commercial litigation, regulatory matters, and consumer/class actions
- Define and drive litigation strategy, including when to litigate, settle, or escalate matters based on business impact
Litigation strategy and operating model
- Build and implement a repeatable litigation operating system, including intake, early case assessment, playbooks, and post-mortems
- Establish consistent frameworks for decision-making, prioritization, and risk management
Intellectual property leadership
- Oversee Roku's IP portfolio, including patent strategy, prosecution oversight, and alignment with product and business priorities
- Guide defensive and offensive IP strategy in partnership with internal teams and external counsel
Outside counsel and cost management
- Develop and manage a disciplined outside counsel program, including staffing models, fee structures, and performance expectations
- Drive strategic cost control while maintaining high-quality legal outcomes
Cross-functional partnership
- Partner with Product, Engineering, Ads, Finance, and executive leadership to proactively reduce legal risk and inform key business decisions
- Translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance for stakeholders
Governance and risk management
- Strengthen litigation governance practices, including discovery processes, document retention, and compliance frameworks
- Ensure scalable systems are in place to support litigation and regulatory requirements
Executive reporting and insights
- Provide clear, decision-ready reporting on litigation exposure, trends, and key matters to executive leadership and the Board
- Deliver insights that inform business strategy and risk posture
Team leadership
- Lead and develop a high-performing legal team
- Build a function that can scale with the business while maintaining focus and efficiency
What you need to know
Litigation and IP expertise
- Deep experience managing complex litigation across multiple domains, including IP
- Strong understanding of patent litigation, licensing dynamics, and IP strategy
Strategic and business orientation
- Ability to translate legal risk into business decisions and tradeoffs
- Experience advising senior executives in high-stakes situations
Operational leadership
- Proven ability to build and scale systems, processes, and teams
- Strong discipline around prioritization, cost management, and execution
Cross-functional influence
- Experience working closely with product, engineering, and commercial teams
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving, matrixed environment
Communication and judgment
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to simplify complex legal concepts into clear, actionable insights
We're excited if you have
- 15+ years of experience leading complex litigation matters
- Significant in-house leadership experience (top-tier law firm background is a plus)
- Experience managing broad litigation portfolios beyond IP
- Strong track record of managing outside counsel and legal budgets at scale
- Experience in high-growth technology or media companies
- Ability to thrive in ambiguity and operate with sound judgment under pressure
Location
San Jose, CA / Austin, TX / Santa Monica, CA / New York, NY
What success looks like
- Litigation is managed with clear strategy, consistency, and discipline
- The business understands when to litigate, settle, and take risk—and why
- Outside counsel spend is predictable, efficient, and aligned to outcomes
- Legal is a trusted partner to product and business teams, helping prevent issues before they arise
- Leadership has clear visibility into litigation risk and strategy
#LI-LM1
Our Hybrid Work Approach
Roku fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment where teams work in the office Monday through Thursday. Fridays are flexible for remote work except for employees whose roles are required to be in the office five days a week or employees who are in offices with a five day in office policy.
Benefits
Roku is committed to offering a diverse range of benefits as part of our compensation package to support our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits include global access to mental health and financial wellness support and resources. Local benefits include statutory and voluntary benefits which may include healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), life, accident, disability, commuter, and retirement options (401(k)/pension). Employees are supported in taking time off, in accordance with local leave policies and other personal needs to support their evolving work and life needs. It's important to note that not every benefit is available in all locations or for every role. For details specific to your location, please consult with your recruiter.
Accommodations
Roku welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and provides reasonable accommodations and adjustments in accordance with applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation at any point in the hiring process, please direct your inquiries to EmployeeRelations@Roku.com.
The Roku Culture
Roku is a great place for people who want to work in a fast-paced environment where everyone is focused on the company's success rather than their own. We try to surround ourselves with people who are great at their jobs, who are easy to work with, and who keep their egos in check. We appreciate a sense of humor. We believe a fewer number of very talented folks can do more for less cost than a larger number of less talented teams. We're independent thinkers with big ideas who act boldly, move fast and accomplish extraordinary things through collaboration and trust. In short, at Roku you'll be part of a company that's changing how the world watches TV.
We have a unique culture that we are proud of. We think of ourselves primarily as problem-solvers, which itself is a two-part idea. We come up with the solution, but the solution isn't real until it is built and delivered to the customer. That penchant for action gives us a pragmatic approach to innovation, one that has served us well since 2002.
To learn more about Roku, our global footprint, and how we've grown, visit https://www.weareroku.com/factsheet.
By providing your information, you acknowledge that you want Roku to contact you about job roles, that you have read Roku's Applicant Privacy Notice, and understand that Roku will use your information as described in that notice. If you do not wish to receive any communications from Roku regarding this role or similar roles in the future, you may unsubscribe at any time by emailing WorkforcePrivacy@Roku.com.
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Apply to Roku
VP, Deputy General Counsel, Strategic Litigation and IP
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Teamwork makes the stream work.
Roku is changing how the world watches TV
Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and we've set our sights on powering every television in the world. Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. Our mission is to be the TV streaming platform that connects the entire TV ecosystem. We connect consumers to the content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers unique capabilities to engage consumers.
From your first day at Roku, you'll make a valuable - and valued - contribution. We're a fast-growing public company where no one is a bystander. We offer you the opportunity to delight millions of TV streamers around the world while gaining meaningful experience across a variety of disciplines.
About the role
We are seeking a Vice President, Deputy General Counsel to lead Roku's global strategic litigation and intellectual property function. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for defining litigation strategy, overseeing the Company's full litigation portfolio, and guiding the development and protection of Roku's intellectual property.
You will operate at the intersection of legal strategy and business execution—helping leaders make informed, risk-based decisions while ensuring the Company handles disputes with clarity, consistency, and discipline. This role reports to the General Counsel and serves as a key advisor to senior leadership on litigation posture, IP strategy, and legal risk.
This role requires a combination of strategic judgment, operational leadership, and business pragmatism, with the ability to build scalable systems and influence outcomes across a complex, fast-moving organization.
For New York and California Only - The estimated annual salary for this position is between $430,000 and $720,000, with additional equity. Compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, certifications, and specific geographic location. This role is eligible for health insurance, equity awards, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, wellness benefits, and paid time off.
What you'll be doing
Global litigation leadership
- Own Roku's global litigation portfolio end-to-end, including IP disputes, commercial litigation, regulatory matters, and consumer/class actions
- Define and drive litigation strategy, including when to litigate, settle, or escalate matters based on business impact
Litigation strategy and operating model
- Build and implement a repeatable litigation operating system, including intake, early case assessment, playbooks, and post-mortems
- Establish consistent frameworks for decision-making, prioritization, and risk management
Intellectual property leadership
- Oversee Roku's IP portfolio, including patent strategy, prosecution oversight, and alignment with product and business priorities
- Guide defensive and offensive IP strategy in partnership with internal teams and external counsel
Outside counsel and cost management
- Develop and manage a disciplined outside counsel program, including staffing models, fee structures, and performance expectations
- Drive strategic cost control while maintaining high-quality legal outcomes
Cross-functional partnership
- Partner with Product, Engineering, Ads, Finance, and executive leadership to proactively reduce legal risk and inform key business decisions
- Translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance for stakeholders
Governance and risk management
- Strengthen litigation governance practices, including discovery processes, document retention, and compliance frameworks
- Ensure scalable systems are in place to support litigation and regulatory requirements
Executive reporting and insights
- Provide clear, decision-ready reporting on litigation exposure, trends, and key matters to executive leadership and the Board
- Deliver insights that inform business strategy and risk posture
Team leadership
- Lead and develop a high-performing legal team
- Build a function that can scale with the business while maintaining focus and efficiency
What you need to know
Litigation and IP expertise
- Deep experience managing complex litigation across multiple domains, including IP
- Strong understanding of patent litigation, licensing dynamics, and IP strategy
Strategic and business orientation
- Ability to translate legal risk into business decisions and tradeoffs
- Experience advising senior executives in high-stakes situations
Operational leadership
- Proven ability to build and scale systems, processes, and teams
- Strong discipline around prioritization, cost management, and execution
Cross-functional influence
- Experience working closely with product, engineering, and commercial teams
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving, matrixed environment
Communication and judgment
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to simplify complex legal concepts into clear, actionable insights
We're excited if you have
- 15+ years of experience leading complex litigation matters
- Significant in-house leadership experience (top-tier law firm background is a plus)
- Experience managing broad litigation portfolios beyond IP
- Strong track record of managing outside counsel and legal budgets at scale
- Experience in high-growth technology or media companies
- Ability to thrive in ambiguity and operate with sound judgment under pressure
Location
San Jose, CA / Austin, TX / Santa Monica, CA / New York, NY
What success looks like
- Litigation is managed with clear strategy, consistency, and discipline
- The business understands when to litigate, settle, and take risk—and why
- Outside counsel spend is predictable, efficient, and aligned to outcomes
- Legal is a trusted partner to product and business teams, helping prevent issues before they arise
- Leadership has clear visibility into litigation risk and strategy
#LI-LM1
Our Hybrid Work Approach
Roku fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment where teams work in the office Monday through Thursday. Fridays are flexible for remote work except for employees whose roles are required to be in the office five days a week or employees who are in offices with a five day in office policy.
Benefits
Roku is committed to offering a diverse range of benefits as part of our compensation package to support our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits include global access to mental health and financial wellness support and resources. Local benefits include statutory and voluntary benefits which may include healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), life, accident, disability, commuter, and retirement options (401(k)/pension). Employees are supported in taking time off, in accordance with local leave policies and other personal needs to support their evolving work and life needs. It's important to note that not every benefit is available in all locations or for every role. For details specific to your location, please consult with your recruiter.
Accommodations
Roku welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and provides reasonable accommodations and adjustments in accordance with applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation at any point in the hiring process, please direct your inquiries to EmployeeRelations@Roku.com.
The Roku Culture
Roku is a great place for people who want to work in a fast-paced environment where everyone is focused on the company's success rather than their own. We try to surround ourselves with people who are great at their jobs, who are easy to work with, and who keep their egos in check. We appreciate a sense of humor. We believe a fewer number of very talented folks can do more for less cost than a larger number of less talented teams. We're independent thinkers with big ideas who act boldly, move fast and accomplish extraordinary things through collaboration and trust. In short, at Roku you'll be part of a company that's changing how the world watches TV.
We have a unique culture that we are proud of. We think of ourselves primarily as problem-solvers, which itself is a two-part idea. We come up with the solution, but the solution isn't real until it is built and delivered to the customer. That penchant for action gives us a pragmatic approach to innovation, one that has served us well since 2002.
To learn more about Roku, our global footprint, and how we've grown, visit https://www.weareroku.com/factsheet.
By providing your information, you acknowledge that you want Roku to contact you about job roles, that you have read Roku's Applicant Privacy Notice, and understand that Roku will use your information as described in that notice. If you do not wish to receive any communications from Roku regarding this role or similar roles in the future, you may unsubscribe at any time by emailing WorkforcePrivacy@Roku.com.
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VP, Deputy General Counsel, Strategic Litigation and IP
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Teamwork makes the stream work.
Roku is changing how the world watches TV
Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and we've set our sights on powering every television in the world. Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. Our mission is to be the TV streaming platform that connects the entire TV ecosystem. We connect consumers to the content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers unique capabilities to engage consumers.
From your first day at Roku, you'll make a valuable - and valued - contribution. We're a fast-growing public company where no one is a bystander. We offer you the opportunity to delight millions of TV streamers around the world while gaining meaningful experience across a variety of disciplines.
About the role
We are seeking a Vice President, Deputy General Counsel to lead Roku's global strategic litigation and intellectual property function. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for defining litigation strategy, overseeing the Company's full litigation portfolio, and guiding the development and protection of Roku's intellectual property.
You will operate at the intersection of legal strategy and business execution—helping leaders make informed, risk-based decisions while ensuring the Company handles disputes with clarity, consistency, and discipline. This role reports to the General Counsel and serves as a key advisor to senior leadership on litigation posture, IP strategy, and legal risk.
This role requires a combination of strategic judgment, operational leadership, and business pragmatism, with the ability to build scalable systems and influence outcomes across a complex, fast-moving organization.
What you'll be doing
Global litigation leadership
- Own Roku's global litigation portfolio end-to-end, including IP disputes, commercial litigation, regulatory matters, and consumer/class actions
- Define and drive litigation strategy, including when to litigate, settle, or escalate matters based on business impact
Litigation strategy and operating model
- Build and implement a repeatable litigation operating system, including intake, early case assessment, playbooks, and post-mortems
- Establish consistent frameworks for decision-making, prioritization, and risk management
Intellectual property leadership
- Oversee Roku's IP portfolio, including patent strategy, prosecution oversight, and alignment with product and business priorities
- Guide defensive and offensive IP strategy in partnership with internal teams and external counsel
Outside counsel and cost management
- Develop and manage a disciplined outside counsel program, including staffing models, fee structures, and performance expectations
- Drive strategic cost control while maintaining high-quality legal outcomes
Cross-functional partnership
- Partner with Product, Engineering, Ads, Finance, and executive leadership to proactively reduce legal risk and inform key business decisions
- Translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance for stakeholders
Governance and risk management
- Strengthen litigation governance practices, including discovery processes, document retention, and compliance frameworks
- Ensure scalable systems are in place to support litigation and regulatory requirements
Executive reporting and insights
- Provide clear, decision-ready reporting on litigation exposure, trends, and key matters to executive leadership and the Board
- Deliver insights that inform business strategy and risk posture
Team leadership
- Lead and develop a high-performing legal team
- Build a function that can scale with the business while maintaining focus and efficiency
What you need to know
Litigation and IP expertise
- Deep experience managing complex litigation across multiple domains, including IP
- Strong understanding of patent litigation, licensing dynamics, and IP strategy
Strategic and business orientation
- Ability to translate legal risk into business decisions and tradeoffs
- Experience advising senior executives in high-stakes situations
Operational leadership
- Proven ability to build and scale systems, processes, and teams
- Strong discipline around prioritization, cost management, and execution
Cross-functional influence
- Experience working closely with product, engineering, and commercial teams
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving, matrixed environment
Communication and judgment
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to simplify complex legal concepts into clear, actionable insights
We're excited if you have
- 15+ years of experience leading complex litigation matters
- Significant in-house leadership experience (top-tier law firm background is a plus)
- Experience managing broad litigation portfolios beyond IP
- Strong track record of managing outside counsel and legal budgets at scale
- Experience in high-growth technology or media companies
- Ability to thrive in ambiguity and operate with sound judgment under pressure
Location
San Jose, CA / Austin, TX / Santa Monica, CA / New York, NY
What success looks like
- Litigation is managed with clear strategy, consistency, and discipline
- The business understands when to litigate, settle, and take risk—and why
- Outside counsel spend is predictable, efficient, and aligned to outcomes
- Legal is a trusted partner to product and business teams, helping prevent issues before they arise
- Leadership has clear visibility into litigation risk and strategy
#LI-LM1
Our Hybrid Work Approach
Roku fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment where teams work in the office Monday through Thursday. Fridays are flexible for remote work except for employees whose roles are required to be in the office five days a week or employees who are in offices with a five day in office policy.
Benefits
Roku is committed to offering a diverse range of benefits as part of our compensation package to support our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits include global access to mental health and financial wellness support and resources. Local benefits include statutory and voluntary benefits which may include healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), life, accident, disability, commuter, and retirement options (401(k)/pension). Employees are supported in taking time off, in accordance with local leave policies and other personal needs to support their evolving work and life needs. It's important to note that not every benefit is available in all locations or for every role. For details specific to your location, please consult with your recruiter.
Accommodations
Roku welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and provides reasonable accommodations and adjustments in accordance with applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation at any point in the hiring process, please direct your inquiries to EmployeeRelations@Roku.com.
The Roku Culture
Roku is a great place for people who want to work in a fast-paced environment where everyone is focused on the company's success rather than their own. We try to surround ourselves with people who are great at their jobs, who are easy to work with, and who keep their egos in check. We appreciate a sense of humor. We believe a fewer number of very talented folks can do more for less cost than a larger number of less talented teams. We're independent thinkers with big ideas who act boldly, move fast and accomplish extraordinary things through collaboration and trust. In short, at Roku you'll be part of a company that's changing how the world watches TV.
We have a unique culture that we are proud of. We think of ourselves primarily as problem-solvers, which itself is a two-part idea. We come up with the solution, but the solution isn't real until it is built and delivered to the customer. That penchant for action gives us a pragmatic approach to innovation, one that has served us well since 2002.
To learn more about Roku, our global footprint, and how we've grown, visit https://www.weareroku.com/factsheet.
By providing your information, you acknowledge that you want Roku to contact you about job roles, that you have read Roku's Applicant Privacy Notice, and understand that Roku will use your information as described in that notice. If you do not wish to receive any communications from Roku regarding this role or similar roles in the future, you may unsubscribe at any time by emailing WorkforcePrivacy@Roku.com.
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Director, Associate General Counsel, Corporate Privacy
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The Trade Desk is a global technology company and the world’s leading independent platform for digital advertising, with nearly 4,000 employees across more than 30 offices. Our technology helps advertisers reach the right audiences across the open internet — from streaming TV and podcasts to mobile apps, news, and more.
Advertising powers the content people love. By making it more transparent, effective, and responsible, we help support trusted journalism, quality entertainment, and creators worldwide. The world’s brands and agencies rely on us to reach their customers and grow their businesses responsibly.
The scale of our platform brings unique technical challenges — from processing massive datasets in real time to building systems that operate reliably on a global scale. When you work here, your impact is worldwide. We welcome diverse perspectives, encourage curiosity, and build teams that learn from one another. If you’re driven to solve meaningful challenges, we’d love to meet you.
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 a Senior Privacy Attorney with experience managing workforce-related privacy matters who has excellent judgement, loves to analyze complex legal issues, partners effectively across teams, and builds scalable solutions. We are looking for someone able to collaborate cross-functionally while also balancing competing demands, working independently, and maintaining a positive attitude. 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:
- Own and scale the company’s global workforce privacy strategy and compliance programs across the full employee, contractor, and candidate data lifecycle.
- Develop, operationalize and oversee global workforce privacy governance and programs, including privacy notices and policies, impact assessments, records of processing, access requests, record retention, and incident response.
- Provide end-to-end privacy counsel support throughout the vendor lifecycle for vendors that process employee and candidate personal data, from tool evaluation through implementation and go-live, including privacy/AI diligence, contracting (DPAs and other privacy terms), privacy impact assessments/records, data retention/deletion, and updates to privacy notices and internal agreements.
- Advise legal teams and business partners on global privacy, data protection, and AI laws and regulations as they relate to workforce data, and translate regulatory requirements into pragmatic, risk-balanced guidance.
- Partner closely with Procurement Legal, Employment Legal, People, Talent Acquisition, Security, IT, Product and Engineering to ensure lawful, ethical, and scalable use of workforce data across the employee lifecycle.
- Continuously improve templates, playbooks, and processes to scale and support global privacy practices.
Who you are:
- 12+ years of relevant experience as a practicing attorney at a law firm, in-house, or in government
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Admitted to practice law where the role is based (or eligible to register as in-house counsel)
- Deep expertise in privacy and data protection law, with experience advising on workforce-related privacy strategy and compliance
- Proven collaborator who partners effectively with cross‑functional teams to develop and advise on privacy programs
- Excellent communicator, able to convey complex concepts clearly to legal, technical, and business stakeholders at all levels
- Business‑minded and adaptable, comfortable working independently in a fast‑paced environment while balancing competing, time‑sensitive priorities
- Strong 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.
Pursuant to 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.
In accordance with various US state laws, the range provided is the Trade Desk's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, and location. All employees may be eligible to become The Trade Desk shareholders through eligibility for stock-based compensation grants, which are awarded to employees based on company and individual performance. The Trade Desk also offers other compensation depending on the role such as variable compensation-based incentives and commissions. Plus, expected benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents, retirement benefits such as a 401k plan and company match, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, well-being benefits, reimbursement for certain tuition expenses, parental leave, sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, vacation time for full-time employees up to 120 hours thru the first year and 160 hours thereafter, and around 13 paid holidays per year. Employees can also purchase The Trade Desk stock at a discount through The Trade Desk’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
The Trade Desk also offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn more.
Note: Interns are not eligible for variable incentive awards such as stock-based compensation, retirement plan, vacation, tuition reimbursement or parental leave
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trade Desk is committed to creating an inclusive hiring experience where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Please reach out to us at accommodations@thetradedesk.com to request an accommodation or discuss any accessibility needs you may require to access our Company Website or navigate any part of the hiring process.
When you contact us, please include your preferred contact details and specify the nature of your accommodation request or questions. Any information you share will be handled confidentially and will not impact our hiring decisions.
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Apply to The Trade DeskDirector, Associate General Counsel- Identity and Strategic Data Initiatives
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The Trade Desk is a global technology company and the world’s leading independent platform for digital advertising, with nearly 4,000 employees across more than 30 offices. Our technology helps advertisers reach the right audiences across the open internet — from streaming TV and podcasts to mobile apps, news, and more.
Advertising powers the content people love. By making it more transparent, effective, and responsible, we help support trusted journalism, quality entertainment, and creators worldwide. The world’s brands and agencies rely on us to reach their customers and grow their businesses responsibly.
The scale of our platform brings unique technical challenges — from processing massive datasets in real time to building systems that operate reliably on a global scale. When you work here, your impact is worldwide. We welcome diverse perspectives, encourage curiosity, and build teams that learn from one another. If you’re driven to solve meaningful challenges, we’d love to meet you.
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.
In accordance with various US state laws, the range provided is the Trade Desk's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, and location. All employees may be eligible to become The Trade Desk shareholders through eligibility for stock-based compensation grants, which are awarded to employees based on company and individual performance. The Trade Desk also offers other compensation depending on the role such as variable compensation-based incentives and commissions. Plus, expected benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents, retirement benefits such as a 401k plan and company match, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, well-being benefits, reimbursement for certain tuition expenses, parental leave, sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, vacation time for full-time employees up to 120 hours thru the first year and 160 hours thereafter, and around 13 paid holidays per year. Employees can also purchase The Trade Desk stock at a discount through The Trade Desk’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
The Trade Desk also offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn more.
Note: Interns are not eligible for variable incentive awards such as stock-based compensation, retirement plan, vacation, tuition reimbursement or parental leave
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trade Desk is committed to creating an inclusive hiring experience where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Please reach out to us at accommodations@thetradedesk.com to request an accommodation or discuss any accessibility needs you may require to access our Company Website or navigate any part of the hiring process.
When you contact us, please include your preferred contact details and specify the nature of your accommodation request or questions. Any information you share will be handled confidentially and will not impact our hiring decisions.
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Apply to The Trade DeskAssociate General Counsel, Data Licensing
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The Trade Desk is a global technology company and the world’s leading independent platform for digital advertising, with nearly 4,000 employees across more than 30 offices. Our technology helps advertisers reach the right audiences across the open internet — from streaming TV and podcasts to mobile apps, news, and more.
Advertising powers the content people love. By making it more transparent, effective, and responsible, we help support trusted journalism, quality entertainment, and creators worldwide. The world’s brands and agencies rely on us to reach their customers and grow their businesses responsibly.
The scale of our platform brings unique technical challenges — from processing massive datasets in real time to building systems that operate reliably on a global scale. When you work here, your impact is worldwide. We welcome diverse perspectives, encourage curiosity, and build teams that learn from one another. If you’re driven to solve meaningful challenges, we’d love to meet you.
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 and primarily support our Data Partnerships teams to structure, draft, and negotiate deals 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 data initiatives involving cutting edge areas such as retail data, measurement, and identity.
- Gain deep technical understanding of adtech data flows and technology to advise on innovative commercial deal frameworks.
- Structure, draft, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements with the largest data suppliers in the world, with a particular focus on data licensing and all aspects of data rights and usage.
- Collaborate with key leaders on our data partnerships, business development, product, privacy, and policy 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 data processes.
- Mentor 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 legislative changes that may affect the company globally.
- Distill and communicate complex legal concepts in layman’s terms.
Who you are:
- 8+ years in house or in combination with an internationally/nationally recognized law firm experience required.
- Admitted to practice in New York, Illinois, or California or the ability to register as In-House Counsel in New York, Illinois, or California.
- 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 and communicate complex legal concepts in layman’s terms.
- 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.
In accordance with various US state laws, the range provided is the Trade Desk's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, and location. All employees may be eligible to become The Trade Desk shareholders through eligibility for stock-based compensation grants, which are awarded to employees based on company and individual performance. The Trade Desk also offers other compensation depending on the role such as variable compensation-based incentives and commissions. Plus, expected benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents, retirement benefits such as a 401k plan and company match, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, well-being benefits, reimbursement for certain tuition expenses, parental leave, sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, vacation time for full-time employees up to 120 hours thru the first year and 160 hours thereafter, and around 13 paid holidays per year. Employees can also purchase The Trade Desk stock at a discount through The Trade Desk’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
The Trade Desk also offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn more.
Note: Interns are not eligible for variable incentive awards such as stock-based compensation, retirement plan, vacation, tuition reimbursement or parental leave
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trade Desk is committed to creating an inclusive hiring experience where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Please reach out to us at accommodations@thetradedesk.com to request an accommodation or discuss any accessibility needs you may require to access our Company Website or navigate any part of the hiring process.
When you contact us, please include your preferred contact details and specify the nature of your accommodation request or questions. Any information you share will be handled confidentially and will not impact our hiring decisions.
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Apply to The Trade DeskAssociate General Counsel, Corporate
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The Trade Desk is a global technology company and the world’s leading independent platform for digital advertising, with nearly 4,000 employees across more than 30 offices. Our technology helps advertisers reach the right audiences across the open internet — from streaming TV and podcasts to mobile apps, news, and more.
Advertising powers the content people love. By making it more transparent, effective, and responsible, we help support trusted journalism, quality entertainment, and creators worldwide. The world’s brands and agencies rely on us to reach their customers and grow their businesses responsibly.
The scale of our platform brings unique technical challenges — from processing massive datasets in real time to building systems that operate reliably on a global scale. When you work here, your impact is worldwide. We welcome diverse perspectives, encourage curiosity, and build teams that learn from one another. If you’re driven to solve meaningful challenges, we’d love to meet you.
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 corporate 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:
- Serve as a trusted legal advisor to Corporate Development, Finance, Investor Relations, Equity, Business Development, and Client Services teams on complex, high-impact matters, delivering practical, business‑focused legal solutions.
- Advise on corporate and securities law matters for a public company, including the preparation and review of SEC filings (registration statements, Forms 10‑K, 10‑Q, 8‑K, and Section 16 filings), disclosure controls and procedures, and compliance with stock exchange listing requirements.
- Lead and support M&A, strategic transactions, and related financings from diligence through closing and integration, including transaction structuring; drafting and negotiating definitive agreements; managing outside counsel; advising on integration‑related legal, governance, and risk issues; and supporting equity and debt financings and strategic venture investments in partnership with Corporate Development and Finance teams.
- Partner closely with Investor Relations, Equity, and People teams on equity‑related matters, including equity plan administration, employment‑related equity arrangements, ESPPs, and related disclosure issues, providing clear, risk‑balanced guidance aligned with business objectives.
- Structure, draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial and strategic agreements, including joint business proposals, advertising agreements, NDAs, and other complex commercial contracts.
- Advise senior leaders on corporate governance and executive compensation matters, company policies, global entity management, ESG, and evolving legal and regulatory requirements, while proactively identifying opportunities to enhance corporate legal processes, scalability and operational efficiency.
- Monitor and assess legislative and regulatory developments affecting the company, providing actionable guidance to internal stakeholders on risk, compliance and strategic implications.
- Demonstrate leadership within the legal team by collaborating with other attorneys, setting best practices, and contributing to the development of a collaborative, solutions‑oriented legal culture.
Who you are:
- 8+ years of in-house experience, or a combination of in-house and experience at an internationally/nationally recognized law firm experience.
- Admitted to practice in New York or California or eligible to register as In-House Counsel in New York or California.
- Juris doctorate from a top U.S. law school.
- Significant experience in corporate, securities, and transactional matters, including M&A and equity and debt financings, gained in a leading law firm and/or in‑house environment; experience with equity compensation and tax matters preferred.
- Experience with post‑merger integration and scaling legal processes in a growing company environment is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with senior business leaders on complex, fast‑moving transactions.
- Strong legal skills, including significant experience structuring, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of corporate and commercial technology agreements.
- Proven ability to balance legal risk with business objectives in a fast-paced environment and communicate complex legal concepts clearly and effectively to non‑legal stakeholders.
- Excellent business judgment and a strong commitment to delivering timely, high‑quality legal advice and work product.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, grounded in kindness, humility, and approachability.
- Please include a cover letter outlining your interest in the role.
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.
In accordance with various US state laws, the range provided is the Trade Desk's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, and location. All employees may be eligible to become The Trade Desk shareholders through eligibility for stock-based compensation grants, which are awarded to employees based on company and individual performance. The Trade Desk also offers other compensation depending on the role such as variable compensation-based incentives and commissions. Plus, expected benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents, retirement benefits such as a 401k plan and company match, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, well-being benefits, reimbursement for certain tuition expenses, parental leave, sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, vacation time for full-time employees up to 120 hours thru the first year and 160 hours thereafter, and around 13 paid holidays per year. Employees can also purchase The Trade Desk stock at a discount through The Trade Desk’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
The Trade Desk also offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn more.
Note: Interns are not eligible for variable incentive awards such as stock-based compensation, retirement plan, vacation, tuition reimbursement or parental leave
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trade Desk is committed to creating an inclusive hiring experience where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Please reach out to us at accommodations@thetradedesk.com to request an accommodation or discuss any accessibility needs you may require to access our Company Website or navigate any part of the hiring process.
When you contact us, please include your preferred contact details and specify the nature of your accommodation request or questions. Any information you share will be handled confidentially and will not impact our hiring decisions.
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Sr. Commercial Counsel, Business Development
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Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.
Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.
As Senior Commercial Counsel, Business Development, you will be a strategic partner to Archer’s global go-to-market teams including sales, marketing, and strategic partnerships. You will serve as the lead negotiator for our most complex commercial transactions, including aircraft sales agreements, high-value government contracts, market entry partnerships, and enterprise SaaS agreements. You will be responsible for accelerating "deal velocity" and revenue recognition while ensuring the company’s commercial interests and intellectual property are protected during rapid global expansion.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the legal structuring, drafting, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements, including aircraft sales, operations and services agreements, enterprise SaaS subscriptions, and strategic partnership deals.
- Act as the primary legal point of contact for US and foreign government and defense contracting, including ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS requirements and managing the unique complexities of public sector procurement.
- Partner with business development leadership to develop and refine global "playbooks," standardizing contract templates and negotiation positions.
- Support the launch of new products and services by developing the commercial legal frameworks required for market entry, ensuring seamless transitions from product development to revenue generation.
- Collaborate closely with Finance and Deals Desk to ensure revenue recognition compliance and optimize the "Quote-to-Cash" process.
- Identify and mitigate commercial risks in international expansion, including export controls (ITAR/EAR) and cross-border trade compliance.
- Coordinate cross-functionally in a proactive manner to ensure legal support is fully integrated with the business and provided in an efficient and timely manner.
What You Need:
- 6–10 years of experience as a practicing attorney in a law firm or in-house legal department (with at least 3 of those years with an in-house legal team).
- Proven track record of owning strategic commercial deal negotiation from initial draft to signature, and supporting post-signature deal execution, in close collaboration with sales, business development, and product teams.
- Specific experience with US and international public-sector, defense contracting, and government procurement (including FAR/DFARS).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex legal concepts for business stakeholders.
- A proactive attitude and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Intellectual curiosity, practical business judgment, and strong problem-solving skills.
- J.D. degree from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one state bar.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience with aviation and the aerospace industry, particularly with emerging technologies development, aircraft operations, and/or private piloting.
- Experience advising on the development, sale, and use of Artificial Intelligence products and services and related compliance advice.
- Familiarity with using, implementing, and administering contract management systems (e.g., Ironclad) and e-billing tools.
Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.
At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $230,000 - $250,000, in addition to bonus and equity. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
By applying, you agree to be bound by our candidate privacy policy.
Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.
Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.
Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.
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Sr. Counsel, Commercial & Product
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Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.
Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.
Archer is growing its world-class team of experienced legal problem solvers to help bring sustainable, electrified, and autonomous air travel to the world. We seek applicants who will embrace and thrive in our culture: collaborative, collegial, non-hierarchical, diverse perspectives, productive, speedy, and adaptable. As a core element of its business strategy, in addition to the manufacture, sale, and operation of its aircraft, Archer is building next-generation products and services for the aerospace, defense, and software markets, including artificial intelligence (AI) aviation products, airport infrastructure, and airline products.
You will work on cutting-edge technical, product and go-to-market issues in a fast-paced environment, so we are seeking ambitious candidates who work hard, move quickly, and want to play a significant role in contributing to the company’s growth as a market leader in vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft, infrastructure, and operations.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the drafting, negotiation, and management of complex commercial agreements, with a focus on customer sales contracts, strategic partnerships, and related go-to-market initiatives.
- Provide legal guidance throughout the product development lifecycle to ensure compliance with relevant laws and mitigate risk for new technologies.
- Advise on a broad range of regulatory issues, specifically focusing on data privacy, consumer protection, and aviation requirements.
- Support the review and negotiation of federal procurement, defense research collaboration, and other government contracts, and ensure Archer’s compliance with its corresponding regulatory obligations.
- Coordinate cross-functionally in a proactive manner to ensure legal support is fully integrated with the business and provided in an efficient and timely manner.
What You Need:
- 5–10 years of experience as a practicing attorney in a law firm or in-house legal department (with at least 3 of those years with an in-house legal team).
- Proven track record of close collaboration with sales and product teams in advising on go-to-market strategies, and drafting and negotiating corresponding commercial deals.
- Deep experience and facility with embedding with product teams to closely review product design to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, including data privacy and consumer protection.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex legal concepts for business stakeholders.
- A proactive attitude and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Intellectual curiosity, practical business judgment, and strong problem-solving skills.
- J.D. degree from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one state bar.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience in the aerospace industry, particularly with emerging technologies development and aircraft sales.
- Experience with artificial intelligence and enterprise SaaS sales and related compliance advice.
- Specific experience with defense contracting, federal procurement, FAR/DFARS, and defense-sector regulatory frameworks, including advising on the handling of classified information and technical data.
- Familiarity with using, implementing, and administering contract management systems (e.g., Ironclad) and e-billing tools.
Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications
At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $230,000 - $250,000, not including bonuses, stock, and other forms of compensation. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.
Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.
Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.
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Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.
Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.
As Senior Product & Privacy Counsel, you will serve as the primary legal partner for our AI and software product, engineering, and data technology teams. You will be responsible for ensuring that our new product introductions and organizational data handling - including internal AI-driven systems and customer-facing platforms - are designed with our rigorous safety and compliance standards at their core. You will navigate complex global regulatory landscapes to provide actionable legal advice that balances risk with the need for rapid product innovation.
Responsibilities:
- Act as the lead legal advisor for the entire AI and software product development lifecycle, from initial ideation and UX reviews to launch and post-deployment monitoring.
- Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of a robust global privacy program, to ensure compliance with GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and emerging state and international privacy laws.
- Establish legal frameworks and policies for the development and use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, addressing issues of data scraping, algorithmic bias, transparency, and intellectual property.
- Partner with Archer’s data transformation office and cybersecurity teams to manage record retention policies and procedures, data mapping, data protection impact assessments, and data breach mitigation and remediation (internal and external).
- Proactively track and analyze new legislation and enforcement trends related to privacy, AI, and consumer protection to provide strategic guidance to leadership.
- Coordinate cross-functionally in a proactive manner to ensure legal support is fully integrated with the business and provided in an efficient and timely manner.
What You Need:
- 6–10 years of experience as a practicing attorney in a law firm or in-house legal department (with at least 3 of those years with an in-house legal team).
- Proven track record of close collaboration with product, security, and data technology teams in advising on product introduction, data governance, and go-to-market strategies.
- Deep knowledge of consumer protection regulations and data privacy laws, with particular focus on GDPR and CCPA/CPRA. Experience handling complex data-sharing arrangements and international data transfer mechanisms.
- Experience advising on the development and use of Artificial Intelligence products and services and related compliance advice.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex legal concepts for business stakeholders.
- A proactive attitude and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Intellectual curiosity, practical business judgment, and strong problem-solving skills.
- J.D. degree from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one state bar.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience with aviation and the aerospace industry, particularly with emerging technologies development, aircraft operations, and/or private piloting.
- Specific experience with defense contracting, federal procurement, FAR/DFARS, and defense-sector regulatory frameworks, including advising on the handling of classified information and technical data.
- Familiarity with using, implementing, and administering contract management systems (e.g., Ironclad) and e-billing tools.
Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.
At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $230,000 - $250,000, in addition to bonus and equity. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
By applying, you agree to be bound by our candidate privacy policy.
Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.
Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.
Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.
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Deputy General Counsel, Strategic Partnerships
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Who We Are
About the Legal Team
About the Opportunity:
What You’ll Be Doing:
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Serve as the lead legal authority on all strategic institutional partnerships and trading arrangements, including custody, exchange integrations, prime brokerage, staking, co-investments, and alliances.
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Advise on complex cross-border transactions, crypto product structuring, and multi-jurisdictional regulatory compliance, including token classification and securities law.
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Architect the contracting infrastructure, templates, playbooks, and fallback positions, that enables high-volume, high-consistency institutional deal execution.
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Own end-to-end legal due diligence on institutional counterparties, and build senior-level relationships with clients, counterparties, and external counsel across the deal lifecycle.
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Translate complex legal and regulatory issues into clear, commercially actionable guidance for product, engineering, and executive teams.
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Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing, multi-disciplinary legal team while fostering a rigorous, pragmatic, and collaborative culture.
What We Look For In You:
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Active membership with a U.S. state bar, or equivalent.
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10+ years of post-qualification legal experience, with a demonstrable track record at a top-tier law firm and/or in an in-house role at a leading financial institution.
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Substantial hands-on expertise in cryptocurrency and digital assets law, including token classification, custody structures, exchange regulation, and DeFi.
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Meaningful, deal-level exposure to strategic institutional trading, prime brokerage, custody, or structured products.
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Demonstrated experience building, managing, and developing legal teams in a high-velocity, growth-oriented environment.
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Exceptional negotiation, written, and oral communication skills, with the judgment and gravitas to advise at the C-suite level.
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Working knowledge of multiple regulatory regimes most relevant to our business (MiCA, SEC, CFTC, FinCEN, FCA, VARA, FSRA, or equivalent).
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Experience closing cross-border institutional agreements under time pressure.
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Prior experience designing scalable legal processes, playbooks, and fallback frameworks.
Perks & Benefits
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Deputy General Counsel, Strategic Partnerships
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Who We Are
About the Legal Team
About the Opportunity:
What You’ll Be Doing:
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Serve as the lead legal authority on all strategic institutional partnerships and trading arrangements, including custody, exchange integrations, prime brokerage, staking, co-investments, and alliances.
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Advise on complex cross-border transactions, crypto product structuring, and multi-jurisdictional regulatory compliance, including token classification and securities law.
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Architect the contracting infrastructure, templates, playbooks, and fallback positions, that enables high-volume, high-consistency institutional deal execution.
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Own end-to-end legal due diligence on institutional counterparties, and build senior-level relationships with clients, counterparties, and external counsel across the deal lifecycle.
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Translate complex legal and regulatory issues into clear, commercially actionable guidance for product, engineering, and executive teams.
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Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing, multi-disciplinary legal team while fostering a rigorous, pragmatic, and collaborative culture.
What We Look For In You:
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Active membership with a U.S. state bar, or equivalent.
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10+ years of post-qualification legal experience, with a demonstrable track record at a top-tier law firm and/or in an in-house role at a leading financial institution.
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Substantial hands-on expertise in cryptocurrency and digital assets law, including token classification, custody structures, exchange regulation, and DeFi.
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Meaningful, deal-level exposure to strategic institutional trading, prime brokerage, custody, or structured products.
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Demonstrated experience building, managing, and developing legal teams in a high-velocity, growth-oriented environment.
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Exceptional negotiation, written, and oral communication skills, with the judgment and gravitas to advise at the C-suite level.
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Working knowledge of multiple regulatory regimes most relevant to our business (MiCA, SEC, CFTC, FinCEN, FCA, VARA, FSRA, or equivalent).
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Experience closing cross-border institutional agreements under time pressure.
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Prior experience designing scalable legal processes, playbooks, and fallback frameworks.
Perks & Benefits
#LI-EWR1 #LI-HYBRID
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Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human-level intelligence. Our robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure is headquartered in San Jose, CA and requires 5 days/week of in-office collaboration
Figure’s vision is to deploy autonomous humanoids at a global scale. We are looking for a highly motivated Legal Operations Analyst to join our team. This individual will be the architect of our legal infrastructure, responsible for building the systems that allow our Legal department to scale alongside our engineering breakthroughs.
The ideal candidate is detail oriented who can operationalize our legal department and excel at transforming manual processes into automated, reliable systems that support Figure’s mission.
Responsibilities
- Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM): Act as the primary administrator for Ironclad. Design, build, and maintain automated workflows and operationalize legal playbooks for the efficient review, negotiation, and execution of all NDAs, vendor, and commercial agreements.
- Legal Intake & Process Optimization: Act as the primary gatekeeper for the legal department, utilizing Jira to organize and triage incoming requests from all teams, and identifying and eliminating bottlenecks in the legal lifecycle.
- Legal Document Architecture: Operationalize the organization and retention of all legal documents, ensuring the corporate repository is structured, searchable, and audit-ready.
- Signature & Execution Oversight: Manage the DocuSign environment, including template creation, user permissions, and integration with the broader legal tech stack.
- Equity Management System (Carta): Administer and maintain the company's equity management platform (Carta) to ensure accurate cap table management, grant issuance, and compliance with equity-related protocols.
- Legal Compliance & Reporting: Assist with internal and external compliance matters, including monitoring regulatory changes, developing internal controls, and supporting necessary legal filings and reporting.
- Vendor & Financial Management: Assist with onboarding outside counsel and tracking legal spend against budgets, ensuring high visibility into department resources.
- Cross-Functional Systems Integration: Partner with Finance, IT, and Supply Chain to ensure the legal tech stack integrates effectively with company-wide ERP and CRM tools.
Requirements
- Experience: 3+ years of experience in legal operations, contracts management, or project management at a law firm or start-up.
- Legal Technology & Systems: Advanced proficiency as an Ironclad administrator (Workflow Designer) and DocuSign power user, with experience managing equity platforms (Carta) and ensuring tech stack integration with ERP/CRM tools. Confidence using modern tools and systems (e.g., Generative AI, CLM tools, Asana, Slack, Notion) to amplify impact.
- Process & Document Management: Proven rigor in managing, organizing, and operationalizing complex legal documentation (repository architecture) and legal intake processes (Jira) with extreme attention to detail.
- Agility: Ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks in a fast-moving, rapidly evolving robotics environment.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written skills with the ability to work collaboratively and professionally with diverse teams.
- Collaboration: A commitment to 5 days/week in-office collaboration, inclusivity, respect, and ethical decision-making.
Bonus Qualifications
- Paralegal certifications and experience
- Prior experience in a start-up or a manufacturing/hardware-focused environment.
- Background in managing commercial contract and corporate governance workflows.
Compensation
The US annual salary range for this position is between $120,000 - $160,000
The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits (including equity) depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.
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Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human-level intelligence. Our robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure is headquartered in San Jose, CA and requires 5 days/week of in-office collaboration.
We are looking for a business-first attorney who treats legal drafting as an engineering challenge rather than an academic exercise, and a "full-stack" commercial expert who is equally comfortable negotiating a global robotics supply chain as you are architecting complex AI data licensing structures.
Figure’s vision is to deploy autonomous humanoids at a global scale. The ideal candidate is detail oriented who can operationalize our legal department and excel at transforming manual processes into automated, reliable systems that support Figure’s mission.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Transactions: Structure, draft, and lead negotiations for complex outbound partnerships, technology licenses, and data collection/ownership agreements.
- AI Data Licensing and Infrastructure: Structure and lead negotiations for complex data collection and ownership agreements. Define the strategy for how we own or license data for AI training while protecting our proprietary datasets. Lead the negotiation of high-stakes agreements for data center capacity and GPU procurement.
- Global Supply Chain & Logistics: Act as the legal lead for manufacturing, distribution, and warehousing. Navigate the complexities of global procurement and international trade with a heavy focus on Asian supplier ecosystems. Lead the negotiation of commercial and legal terms with vendors in key manufacturing regions, ensuring supply continuity and favorable IP/liability positioning.
- Cross-Functional Advising: Serve as a pragmatic advisor to commercial, engineering and supply chain teams. Provide concise counsel on IP ownership, regulatory implications, and risk mitigation for humanoid robots and AI-driven products.
- Strategic Risk Balancing: Provide timely, concise counsel to internal clients on a wide array of transactional matters, including IP ownership, regulatory and privacy implications, dispute resolution, and risk mitigation.
- Lean Team Flexibility: As the second member of a growing team, you will expand into additional areas of law as needed, supporting the company with novel research, subpoena responses, litigation deliverables, and corporate governance.
Requirements
- Experience: 4-7+ years of relevant legal experience at a top-ranked law firm, with an emphasis on technology transactions and commercial law. A combination of law firm and in-house experience at a high-growth startup or tech leader is preferred.
- Education: J.D. from a top accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the California Bar (or ability to register as In-House Counsel).
- Drafting & Negotiation: Proven ability to independently draft and lead negotiations for "first-of-their-kind" agreements in the AI, robotics, and hardware spaces
- Communication: Ability to frame complex legal issues succinctly for executive leadership, providing clear "go/no-go" recommendations rather than open-ended legal memos.
Bonus qualifications
- Privacy & Data Mastery: CIPP/US or other CIPP certifications; experience drafting and negotiating data processing agreements and agreements for data collection in AI contexts
- Manufacturing Background: Prior experience in a hardware-focused environment with a deep understanding of supply chain regulatory regimes.
- RaaS: Experience drafting RaaS (“Robot-as-a-Service”) agreements, including navigating terms regarding equipment leasing, software licensing, and maintenance services, while addressing novel issues in robotic liability, uptime guarantees, and hardware-software integration for commercial customers.
- Regulatory & Export Control: Navigate the complexities of international trade and technology transfer. Manage legal risks related to EAR/ITAR export control classifications, sanctions compliance, and emerging AI regulatory regimes.
- Human-Machine Interaction & Liability: Familiarity with robotics safety standards (e.g., ISO 10218, ANSI/RIA R15.06) and evolving product liability frameworks for autonomous physical systems.
Compensation
The US annual salary range for this position is between $200,000 - $275,000
The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits (including equity) depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.
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Associate General Counsel, Commercial CTV & Advertising
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The Trade Desk is a global technology company and the world’s leading independent platform for digital advertising, with nearly 4,000 employees across more than 30 offices. Our technology helps advertisers reach the right audiences across the open internet — from streaming TV and podcasts to mobile apps, news, and more.
Advertising powers the content people love. By making it more transparent, effective, and responsible, we help support trusted journalism, quality entertainment, and creators worldwide. The world’s brands and agencies rely on us to reach their customers and grow their businesses responsibly.
The scale of our platform brings unique technical challenges — from processing massive datasets in real time to building systems that operate reliably on a global scale. When you work here, your impact is worldwide. We welcome diverse perspectives, encourage curiosity, and build teams that learn from one another. If you’re driven to solve meaningful challenges, we’d love to meet you.
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:
- Structure, draft, review, negotiate, and manage a variety of commercial agreements, including advertising agreements, license agreements, agreements relating to first impression global strategic initiatives, and CTV distribution agreements for the new Ventura streaming TV operating system.
- Work closely with the team building the Ventura streaming TV operating system to develop and bring to market cutting-edge technology and the world’s best content in a unique streaming TV OS that unlocks value for consumers, advertisers, publishers, and OEMs.
- Negotiate deals with the largest advertising agencies and brands in the world.
- Collaborate with key leaders on our Ventura, business development, client services, and finance teams to advise on complex legal matters and develop creative solutions to contribute to the overall success of the company.
- Continually improve our legal commercial processes to help us scale globally with a consistent but locally relevant approach and to help the company to move quickly and thoughtfully.
- 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 advise teams on a wide range of relevant legal topics (e.g., licensing, intellectual property, commercial, data security, and privacy law), issues, and risks.
- Keep abreast of legislative changes that may affect the company globally.
Who you are:
- 8+ years inhouse or in combination with an internationally/nationally recognized law firm experience required.
- Admitted to practice in New York, Illinois, or California or the ability to register as In-House Counsel in New York, Illinois or California.
- Juris doctorate required.
- Experience in digital advertising, digital media, and/or scaled platforms required.
- Experience leading legal negotiations with world’s largest global companies strongly preferred.
- Excellent business judgement, superior leadership skills, and strong commitment to providing timely and top-quality client service with superior work product.
- 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 and identifying key data and privacy issues.
- Excellent interpersonal skills (sense of humor is a big plus).
- Ability to communicate complex legal concepts in layman’s terms.
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.
In accordance with various US state laws, the range provided is the Trade Desk's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, and location. All employees may be eligible to become The Trade Desk shareholders through eligibility for stock-based compensation grants, which are awarded to employees based on company and individual performance. The Trade Desk also offers other compensation depending on the role such as variable compensation-based incentives and commissions. Plus, expected benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents, retirement benefits such as a 401k plan and company match, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, well-being benefits, reimbursement for certain tuition expenses, parental leave, sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, vacation time for full-time employees up to 120 hours thru the first year and 160 hours thereafter, and around 13 paid holidays per year. Employees can also purchase The Trade Desk stock at a discount through The Trade Desk’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
The Trade Desk also offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn more.
Note: Interns are not eligible for variable incentive awards such as stock-based compensation, retirement plan, vacation, tuition reimbursement or parental leave
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trade Desk is committed to creating an inclusive hiring experience where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
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