Legal Counsel – Commercial & Compliance

Operative is a world leading revenue accelerant for media companies around the world. No other software company in the AdTech and Broadcast Tech space, brings a comparable depth of experience to create truly innovative software that performs across all platforms, revenue models and business units. We provide software-based solutions which help clients manage advertisements and content both in the linear (TV) and digital space. We have been in the market for over two decades and have 700+ employees with 8 offices spread across the globe. Operative is proud to play a pivotal role in the way advertising is bought, sold and managed across media industry. Operative is a merit-first, equal opportunity employer; diverse applications are encouraged.

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for a talented, independent yet team-spirited attorney with a passion for technology, law, compliance and negotiations to join Operative’s close- knit collaborative legal team that supports all compliance and commercial needs of group entities around the world.

The roles and responsibilities of the successful applicant would include ongoing support of organizational compliance requirements and policies, as well as advising internal stakeholders, preparing, supporting and leading commercial negotiations with customers and vendors. 

JOB TYPE

Full Time position; hybrid

Reports To: General Counsel, based in New York, NY. 

The other member of the legal team is based in Israel.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Point person for managing and operationalizing Operative’s data privacy program, including responding to data subject requests and implementing and maintaining Operative’s data map and managing ongoing privacy and compliance obligations and applicable assessments such as DPIAs and PIA(s).
• Lead the drafting and updating of Operative’s compliance policies including privacy and data retention policies. Assist on compliance matters, including coordinating responsibilities with departments across Operative.
• Manage drafting, reviewing and negotiating vendor agreements and related internal approval processes, including managing intake and purchase order approvals in collaboration with Procurement.
• Assist with collections disputes, including those related to customer bankruptcy.
• Support commercial sales business of Operative, with a focus on SaaS, on-premises software transformation and managed services

• • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of technology agreements – primarily SaaS subscription agreements and software licenses; and related SOWs and schedules as well as data processing agreements.
  • Proactively working with internal clients (e.g., sales, engineering, support) to get feedback on agreements, improve and scale all aspects of the sales contract negotiation process.
  • Directly supporting requests from the sales and finance organizations related to RFPs, new commercial agreements, change orders and renewals.

• Become a valued member of an autonomous, cross-functional agile team, learning from and collaborating with internal stakeholders across the company.

• COMPETENCIES

The following is not an exhaustive or exclusive list of duties. The successful candidate may be required to carry out any other associated tasks to ensure the successful delivery of Operative’s objectives.

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and member of the Israeli or New York Bar, in good standing.
• Minimum of 3 Years of experience in privacy law and compliance with a strong working knowledge of global privacy requirements including the GDPR and CCPA as well as commercial negotiations; working knowledge of software and SaaS agreements.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Go-getter and deal-maker: capable of assuming responsibility for a particular matter/deal and pushing it over the finish line.
• Strong prioritization, efficiency and organization skills needed to independently handle a high volume of requests. Willing to tackle matters in and outside areas of expertise with professional enthusiasm.
• Strong communication skills and experience working with internal and external customers.
• Sound judgment in understanding when to engage attorney supervisors when providing support and communicating with third parties.
• High personal standards, including integrity, professionalism and standard of care.
• Ability to work, multitask and find solutions in a fast-paced and rapidly-evolving environment.
• Great interpersonal skills, and ability to understand and work together with business teams.
• Team player, accountable, dedicated, and passionate
• Fluent English – speaking reading and writing.

ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES (ADVANTAGE)

• Member of a foreign (US or UK) Bar, in good standing.
  

• Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and commercial opportunities for the organization, and to strategize collaboration frameworks.
• Experience working with InfoSec/IT teams on privacy-by-design implementations, security assessments, and technical control evaluations.
• Industry certifications - IAPP certifications (CIPP, CIPM)
• Working knowledge of AdTech, digital publishing, or television broadcasting-related legal work is a plus. Operative cares about your privacy and protecting your data.

By submitting an application for a position with Operative, you acknowledge that you have read Operative’s Candidate Privacy Policy available here, and consent to how Operative treats your data.