Senior Counsel: Product - Ad Tech

By bringing together next-gen technology and the finest live data available, Genius Sports is enabling a new era of sports for fans worldwide, delivering experiences that are more immersive, interactive and personalized than ever before. Learn more at geniussports.com.  

The Role:

Join a central team that keeps Genius running smoothly - empowering product, tech, sales, and ops to focus on what they do best: driving the business forward.

Genius Sports is seeking a Senior Counsel to support our rapidly expanding media business, based in our brand-new Chelsea office.

What You'll Do:

• Advise on ad tech partnerships and integrations across our sports media ecosystem

• Draft and negotiate advertising technology agreements, including DSP/SSP partnerships, media curation deals, data licensing deals, and programmatic advertising contracts. 

• Ensure compliance with IAB standards and best practices across all ad tech initiatives

• Navigate data privacy requirements in advertising contexts, including GDPR, CCPA, and emerging state privacy laws, in partnership with the privacy team

• Partner with the larger legal team by providing ad tech expertise and input on larger complex commercial matters

• Support product development by providing legal guidance on new ad tech features and data products

• Manage relationships with ad tech platforms, measurement providers, and data partners

• Collaborate with business teams to structure compliant advertising products and revenue streams

What You'll Bring:

• 3-5+ years in-house legal experience at ad tech companies, publishers, or digital media businesses

• Deep knowledge of the advertising technology ecosystem and its context within the larger media landscape, and a strong ability to translate the complexity of the industry for stakeholders across the company

• Proven experience with data privacy laws in advertising contexts (GDPR, CCPA, state privacy laws)

• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills for complex technology agreements

• Experience with cross-border data transfers, international privacy compliance, and measurement and attribution transparency considerations

• New York bar admission (or ability to waive in)

It'll be a Bonus if You Have:

• Background at sports media companies, publishers, or ad tech platforms

• Experience with gaming/betting advertising regulations

• Knowledge of measurement and attribution legal frameworks

• Familiarity with connected TV/OTT advertising legal issues

The salary for this role is based on an annualized range of $165,000 - $185,000 USD. This role will also be eligible to take part in the Genius Sports Group's benefit plan.

We enjoy an ‘office-first’ culture and maximize opportunities to collaborate, connect and learn together. Our hybrid working models differ depending on your role and location. 

As well as a competitive salary and range of benefits, we’re committed to supporting employee wellbeing and helping you grow your skills, experience and career. Learn more about how rewarding life at Genius can be at Reward | Genius Sports. 

One team, being brave, driving change  

We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and the ability to make a difference. Learn more about our values and culture at Diversity | Genius Sports. 

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