Commercial Counsel, Advertising & Marketing

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.

The Legal & Policy Team is Snap’s dedicated in-house law firm, policy consultant, lobbyist, thought partner, and all-around advisor. This team helps Snap do the right thing the right way, make better decisions, understand and manage risks, and creatively navigate challenges, both external and internal. We partner with Snap team members on a wide array of matters, including privacy, product, IP, commercial transactions, corporate governance, employment acquisitions, litigation, policy, and social impact. We value the power of diversity, as we continually strive to build an innovative and inclusive leadership culture centered on Snap's values of Kind, Smart, and Creative.

We’re looking for a Commercial Counsel to join our team. You’ll play a key role in structuring, drafting, and negotiating a wide variety of contracts and advising on legal issues spanning the breadth of Snap’s products and services. In this role you’ll collaborate with colleagues throughout the company to develop creative solutions that manage risk, with a focus on supporting our Sales and Ad Review teams.

What you’ll do:

• Draft, negotiate, review, and interpret agreements covering a range of Snap’s commercial activities, including advertising sales, data processing, ad tech, consumer and business product terms, online platform terms, and partner/vendor agreements
• Provide legal guidance and support to Snap’s Sales and Ad Review teams
• Provide tactical and strategic legal advice to Snap business and product leaders, including related to Snap’s advertising policies
• Collaborate with outside counsel
• Handle multiple deals and support colleagues to ensure business initiatives are completed accurately and on time
• Coordinate with colleagues from every part of the company as part of cross-functional teams
• Exercise sound judgment when negotiating key business and legal terms
• Handle projects at the discretion of the Commercial leadership team
• Develop and apply policies and practices, navigating legal compliance and risk tolerance

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent analytical, communication, organizational, negotiation, and drafting skills
• Ability to accommodate tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Background working with both internal and external partners, including sales teams
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Strong work ethic and ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Excellent legal and business judgment, critical thinking, and the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a high attention to detail
• Outstanding written and verbal communication and analytical skills with demonstrated strategic thinking, creativity, and risk analysis
• Ability to identify and resolve legal issues quickly
• Analytical and creative approach
• Ability to drive collaboration and enjoys sharing of legal knowledge and expertise
• Detail-oriented with outstanding organizational skills
• Ability to initiate and drive projects to completion

Minimum Qualifications:

• J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• Active membership in at least one United States state bar.
• 6+ years’ of relevant in-house or law firm experience
• Experience drafting, negotiating, and advising clients on digital ad sales, marketing, and consumer/advertising regulation

"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office at least 80% of the time (an average of 4 days per week).

For CA based applicants:

• Zone C: The The base salary for this position is $175,000 USD - $251,000 USD Annually
• Zone B: The base salary for this position is $195,000 USD - $280,000 USD Annually
• Comment start Zone A (CA, WA, NYC): The base salary for this position is $205,000 USD - $295,000 USD Annually

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs

At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and contact us at [email protected].

Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!