Commercial Counsel, Platform and Technology

About the role

Snap Inc. is seeking a Commercial Counsel to join our Legal team. Based in Santa Monica, CA, this role will play a key role in Snap’s global business transactions and operations.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, negotiate, and interpret agreements covering a broad range of Snap’s commercial activities around the world, including vendor agreements, non-disclosure agreements, master services agreements, data processing agreements, commercial real estate agreements, multinational supplier agreements, IP licensing and cloud computing (SaaS/IaaS/PaaS) agreements, and supply chain purchase agreements.
• Analyze and advise on contracts related to general commercial contracting, technology development, SaaS, licensing, strategic sourcing, procurement, software integrations, partnerships, and commercial real estate.
• Identify and address data privacy, intellectual property, and AI issues arising from commercial transactions.
• Provide strategic advice to Snap business partners related to business strategy, legal issues, and risks.
• Assist in creating and improving agreements, templates, and policies to handle commercial legal issues in creative and scalable ways.
• Exercise sound judgment when negotiating business and legal terms.
• Occasionally collaborate with outside counsel.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with colleagues from every part of the company.
• Handle projects at the discretion of the leads of the Snap legal commercial team.

Requirements

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in a United States state bar, or otherwise qualified to be a registered in-house counsel under California’s multi-junctional practice program.
• 4+ years of practicing law in-house and/or at a law firm.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience handling commercial transactions, ideally in-house at an internet, e-commerce, or technology company.

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical, communication, organizational, negotiation, and drafting skills.
• Excellent legal and business judgment, critical thinking, and the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.
• Ability to drive collaboration and share knowledge and expertise.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to accommodate tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to identify and resolve legal issues quickly.
• Ability to use AI resources to drive accuracy and efficiency in daily work.

Benefits

At Snap Inc., we offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that align with Snap’s long-term success. The starting pay for this position may be negotiated within the salary range for the position, which varies by pay zone. Zone A (CA, WA, NYC) ranges from $173,000 - $259,000 annually, Zone B ranges from $164,000 - $246,000 annually, and Zone C ranges from $147,000 - $220,000 annually. This position is also eligible for RSUs.