Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs - Technology and Product

Job Details

A Snapshot of Your Responsibilities

• Structure, draft, review and negotiate various commercial, technology and software licensing agreements, including MSAs, SaaS agreements and associated privacy and data processing terms (e.g., DPAs), consulting agreements, website terms of service, EULAs and ad sales agreements
• Advise internal engineering, product, design, security, privacy, and marketing teams throughout the product development life cycle, counseling on regulatory requirements and how to mitigate risks for new technologies
• Counsel business partners on domestic and international laws, regulations, and best practices for implementing and ensuring ongoing compliance
• Provide contractual and strategic guidance to internal clients, including identifying practical business solutions that balance the need to achieve business objectives while mitigating risk
• Review, update, and develop AI legal-related internal resources, such as tools, trackers, policies and other documentation, and oversee the review and approval process for AI technology enablement, including reviewing and advising on AI provisions in vendor agreements
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to confidently collaborate with client stakeholders and legal team members
• Manage a high-volume workload of multiple projects efficiently and smoothly by effectively prioritizing and escalating matters, as needed
• Remain up to date on relevant consumer protection, data use, privacy, and data security laws and regulations, as well as on technological developments and evolving industry standards, to ensure an ongoing ability to provide sound compliance advice

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctor Degree from a top-tier ABA-accredited U.S. law school
• 10+ years of combined, relevant experience at a leading law firm and/or in-house in a media/entertainment/technology company environment
• Substantial experience with commercial technology licensing (e.g., SaaS), product and other procurement transactions, as well as demonstrated experience with ad tech, artificial intelligence, and related technologies
• Experience working with product and data science teams
• Excellent negotiating and drafting skills, with a strong eye for detail and sharp analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex legal concepts clearly and effectively to non-legal colleagues
• Demonstrated ability to strategically balance necessary legal protections with practical business needs
• Ability to work independently, proactively, and collaboratively, with good judgment to know when to escalate an issue
• Exceptional leadership, judgment, and relationship management skills

Nice to Have But Not a Dealbreaker

• Admission to the State Bar of California. Registered In-House Counsel is acceptable
• Experience negotiating contract terms around compliance with privacy and data security laws (e.g., VPPA, CPRA, GDPR)

Pay and Benefits

$285,000.00-311,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.