Commercial & IP Legal Counsel

StackAdapt

. Draft, negotiate, and interpret contracts with clients and ad tech ecosystem partners, including Supply Path Optimization agreements with SSPs, publishers, and ad exchanges, and data sharing and measurement/verification vendor agreements .

Posted 11/1/2026full-timeRemote • Canada, United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$200,000 - CA$275,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drafting and negotiating complex contracts, particularly in the ad tech ecosystem, while providing strategic legal guidance on IP and regulatory matters. Proficient in leveraging AI and automation tools to enhance legal workflows and compliance.

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Juris Doctor (JD)Call to the Bar6+ Years Legal ExperienceStrong Drafting and Negotiation SkillsCertified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP)

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingComplex LitigationIP StrategyPatent LawData GovernanceRegulatory ComplianceNegotiation SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingAutomation in Legal Workflows

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStrategic ThinkingCollaboration SkillsAbility to Simplify Complex ConceptsProject Management

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsAutomation ToolsAd Tech EcosystemProgrammatic AdvertisingMartech Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP)

Industry Keywords

Ad TechSupply Path OptimizationIAB Terms and ConditionsGenerative-AI ToolsData Sharing AgreementsIP LitigationPrivacy RegulationsMachine LearningProgrammatic Advertising PrinciplesThird-Party Data

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft, negotiate, and interpret contracts with clients and ad tech ecosystem partners, including Supply Path Optimization agreements with SSPs, publishers, and ad exchanges, and data sharing and measurement/verification vendor agreements
Manage and negotiate IAB terms and conditions, including Standard Terms and Conditions 2.0–4.0 and the Multi-State Privacy Agreement
Review and negotiate AI and automation vendor agreements covering model and data licensing, generative-AI tools, and company or third-party training data
Develop automated and AI-assisted workflows for compliance with ecosystem partner agreements
Partner with and manage external counsel globally across IP litigation, strategy, and regulatory matters
Direct all phases of complex IP and patent litigation, including strategy, enforcement actions, court appearances, settlements, and IP licenses
Advise management on IP strategy through patentability, freedom-to-operate, and infringement analyses
Work with R&D and product teams to identify patentable inventions, develop the portfolio, and provide IP best-practice training
Oversee IP due diligence for acquisitions, divestitures, and partnerships
Monitor patent law and the evolving AI regulatory landscape
Provide legal, IP, and regulatory guidance during design and launch of programmatic, martech, and owned-channel features
Advise on AI, machine learning, automated decision-making tools, training data, model outputs, and governance obligations
Support Privacy on data governance involving bid-stream, impression, user-volunteered, and third-party data
Guide post-launch compliance, auditing mechanisms, and protection of proprietary technology via trademarks, copyrights, and patents

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Call to the Bar in one or more Canadian Provinces or one or more US states, with active license to practice law in such jurisdiction(s)
6+ years of legal experience, preferably in technology, including at least 3 years in an in-house commercial role and 3 years of complex litigation experience
Strong aptitude for complex technology and desire to learn the ad tech ecosystem, including DSPs, SSPs, ad exchanges, CTV, AI-powered ad tech, and programmatic advertising principles
Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to handle complex cases and meet litigation deadlines in a high-pressure environment
Strategic thinking and problem-solving to balance legal risks with business goals
Strong drafting and negotiation skills for commercial agreements
Ability to simplify complex legal and technical concepts for cross-functional teams
Excellent collaboration skills with non-legal stakeholders, including product managers and engineers
Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and provide clear, actionable legal advice
Demonstrated appetite for adopting automation and AI tools in legal workflows
Preferred: Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) certification, experience with AI-related legal and governance issues in ad tech, martech, or similar technology platforms, and fluency with AI and automation tools in a modern legal function

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly competitive salary
Retirement/ 401K/ Pension Savings globally
Competitive Paid time off packages including birthday's off!
Access to a comprehensive mental health care program
Health benefits from day one of employment
Work from home reimbursements
Optional global WeWork membership for those who want a change from their home office and hubs in London and Toronto
Robust training and onboarding program
Coverage and support of personal development initiatives (conferences, courses, books etc)
Access to StackAdapt programmatic courses and certifications to support continuous learning
An awesome parental leave program
A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture
Our social and team events!
Annual bonuses, commissions, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits package may be available depending on the role