Commercial Legal Director

Cardlytics

. Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including SaaS/platform, publisher, data and licensing, marketing and media insertion orders, NDAs, and strategic partnership contracts .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, particularly in SaaS, data governance, and privacy laws. Possesses strong business acumen and the ability to provide practical guidance on commercial and contractual risks while collaborating cross-functionally.

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Juris DoctorActive U.S. State Bar Membership8+ Years Practicing LawCommercial Transactions ExpertisePrivacy and Data Governance Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Drafting Commercial AgreementsNegotiating Technology AgreementsUnderstanding of Privacy LawsData Governance ExpertiseSaaS Agreement ExperienceContract ExecutionRisk AnalysisLegal Process ImprovementKnowledge Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Negotiation SkillsBusiness AcumenIntegrityGrowth Mindset

Tools & Technologies

MacOSGoogle WorkspaceWindows

Certifications & Qualifications

Juris DoctorActive Membership in U.S. State Bar

Industry Keywords

Commercial AgreementsData SecurityPrivacy LawsSaaSPartnership DealsAdvertising AgreementsFinancial InstitutionsTechnology CompaniesEU AI Act

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

MacOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including SaaS/platform, publisher, data and licensing, marketing and media insertion orders, NDAs, and strategic partnership contracts
Develop a deep technical understanding of data flows and technology to advise on commercial deal frameworks
Advise internal stakeholders on commercial and contractual risks with practical guidance
Partner with Sales, Partnerships, and Product on deal structuring, product review, and contract execution
Maintain and improve contract templates and playbooks
Identify, research, analyze, and address risks related to commercial, data security, and privacy laws
Contribute to Legal team process improvements and knowledge management
Work cross-functionally with Sales, Partnerships, Product, Engineering, Finance, and People
Report to the Chief Legal and Privacy Officer

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar in good standing
8+ years of combined experience practicing law, focused on commercial transactions
Experience drafting and negotiating commercial and technology agreements
Experience ideally including SaaS, data, advertising, and/or partnership deals
Experience with deals involving financial institutions and large technology companies
Deep understanding of privacy, data governance, and AI, including expertise in the EU AI Act
Strong business acumen
Excellent communication, drafting, and negotiation skills
Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with competing priorities and tight timelines
Familiarity with or willingness to work within macOS and Google Workspace; support for both macOS and Windows
Ability to embody company values and lead with integrity, accountability, and a growth mindset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible paid time off plus company holidays
Medical, dental, and vision insurance begins on your first day
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Student loan debt repayment option through the 401(k) plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Educational assistance for continuing education
Lifestyle Spending Account for physical, emotional, and financial wellness
Complimentary Calm app subscriptions
Flexible remote work arrangement