Associate General Counsel

About the role

DISQO is a leading provider of advertising intelligence, measuring brand and performance outcomes across every media channel to power data-driven marketing decisions. This role is a crucial part of DISQO as it enters its next phase of growth and innovation—transforming how brands measure, understand, and optimize advertising performance. The Senior Counsel or Associate General Counsel will serve as a trusted partner across all departments, handling a broad and diverse range of responsibilities, including strategic contracts, privacy, compliance, marketing, employment, and other legal and business matters.

Reporting to and working with DISQO’s Chief Legal Officer, you will collaborate cross-functionally to develop and implement scalable programs and processes. The ideal candidate must combine legal expertise with strong business acumen to assess real-world risk and provide practical, strategic guidance in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide legal support for all aspects of the business.
• Develop practical, creative solutions to support business needs while mitigating risk in a constantly evolving industry and regulatory landscape.
• Draft, review, and negotiate key master agreements with enterprise customers and work closely with the Sales organization to close high-value revenue deals.
• Support DISQO’s privacy initiatives, including GDPR and CCPA, for both end-user-facing services and clients, advising internal teams and structuring data processing agreements.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of policies, forms, trainings, and processes to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with U.S., European, and other international laws.
• Partner with product and other internal teams to review new uses of personal data for compliance with applicable data protection laws and best industry practices.
• Work on significant transactions and programs, including privacy, regulatory compliance, and U.S. and international business partnerships.
• Remain up-to-date on relevant industry, advertising, IP, privacy, data security, and consumer protection laws to provide sound legal and compliance advice.
• Draft, update, and maintain DISQO’s forms, standard terms, and public-facing documents.
• Develop trusted relationships with internal teams and improve internal processes to enhance both the legal function and the business overall.

Requirements

• At least 9 years of combined, relevant experience as in-house counsel within a tech start-up and/or with a major law firm.
• Excellent legal and business judgment with the ability to think critically, strategically, and creatively; strong ability to analyze and determine practical, real-world risks.
• Experience working closely with sales leadership and teams to close deals; Adtech experience is a significant plus.
• Experience working on privacy and data protection matters, including knowledge of U.S. and global privacy and cybersecurity laws (e.g., CCPA/CPRA, GDPR).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to provide innovative and clear solutions to complex problems while managing multiple projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) on complex issues, explaining legal matters in plain language and balancing benefits and risks.
• Excellent drafting and negotiating skills, with a mastery of concise contract language.
• Business-minded: ability to understand business goals, analyze risk, and generate pragmatic solutions.
• Ability to take initiative, prioritize, and balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment without micromanagement.
• Attention to detail, business-friendly attitude, and a collaborative team player who can accommodate tight deadlines.
• Ability to manage and work with outside counsel in both domestic and international settings.
• Current license to practice law in California.

Benefits

• 100% covered medical, dental, and vision for employees, with competitive dependent coverage.
• Stock options.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Generous PTO policy.
• Team offsites, social events, and happy hours.
• Life insurance.
• Health FSA (Flexible Spending Account).
• Catered lunch and fully stocked kitchen.
• Paid maternity/paternity leave.
• Disability insurance.
• Travel Assistance Program.
• 24/7 counseling services for employees.

Note: Benefits listed are for full-time, U.S.-based employees only.