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StackAdaptCommercial & IP Legal Counsel
StackAdapt is a technology company offering an AI-powered marketing platform that provides programmatic advertising and channel solutions. The firm is seeking a Commercial & IP Legal…
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StackAdapt is a technology company offering an AI-powered marketing platform that provides programmatic advertising and channel solutions. The firm is seeking a Commercial & IP Legal Counsel to handle intellectual property, complex litigation, and platform agreements. This professional will advise internal departments such as product management, engineering, data science, compliance, and privacy on legal matters linked to advertising technologies, automation, and data solutions. Responsibilities include managing intellectual property portfolios, guiding…
Job Description
StackAdapt is a technology company offering an AI-powered marketing platform that provides programmatic advertising and channel solutions. The firm is seeking a Commercial & IP Legal Counsel to handle intellectual property, complex litigation, and platform agreements.
This professional will advise internal departments such as product management, engineering, data science, compliance, and privacy on legal matters linked to advertising technologies, automation, and data solutions. Responsibilities include managing intellectual property portfolios, guiding patent strategies, overseeing patent litigation with external counsel, and negotiating vendor agreements. The position utilizes artificial intelligence and automation tools to enhance legal workflow efficiency.
Applicants must be located in Canada or the United States, as the company operates on a remote-first basis. The position offers a base salary range of USD 220,000 to 302,500 per year, alongside additional compensation components and benefits depending on the country of employment.
Responsibilities
- Draft, negotiate, and interpret contracts with clients and ad tech ecosystem partners including SSPs, publishers, and ad exchanges
- Manage IAB terms and conditions, including Standard Terms and Conditions 2.0-4.0 and the Multi-State Privacy Agreement
- Review agreements for AI and automation vendors covering model licensing, generative tools, and training data
- Direct phases of complex IP and patent litigation, enforcement actions, and settlement negotiations
- Advise management on overall intellectual property strategy, freedom-to-operate, and infringement analyses
- Provide legal, IP, and regulatory guidance during the creation and launch of programmatic and martech features
- Support the privacy team on data governance matters involving bid-stream, impression, and user data
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Call to the Bar in one or more Canadian provinces or US states with an active license to practice
- At least 6 years of legal experience with a focus on technology
- Minimum of 3 years of in-house commercial legal experience
- Minimum of 3 years of complex litigation experience
- Aptitude for complex technology and ad tech ecosystems
Qualifications
- Certified Information Privacy Professional certification
- Experience with AI-related legal and governance matters in ad tech or martech platforms
- Fluency with AI and automation tools within a modern legal function
Core Skills
Benefits
- Retirement, 401K, or pension savings globally
- Paid time off packages including birthdays off
- Access to a comprehensive mental health care program
- Health benefits starting on the first day of employment
- Work from home reimbursements
- Optional global WeWork membership
- Parental leave program
- Support for personal development initiatives such as courses and conferences
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is this job located?
This is a remote position open to applicants currently located in Canada or the United States.
What is the salary for this role?
The US base salary band ranges from USD 220,000 to 302,500 per year, while the Canada base salary band ranges from CAD 200,000 to 275,000.
What are the core experience requirements?
Candidates must have a Juris Doctor degree, an active license to practice law in Canada or the US, at least six years of legal experience in technology, three years in an in-house commercial role, and three years of complex litigation experience.
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