[Remote] VP Legal, Commercial

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. StackAdapt is the leading technology company that empowers marketers to reach, engage, and convert audiences with precision. They are seeking a senior-level attorney in the role of VP Legal, Commercial, responsible for leading the Legal commercial team, driving commercial transactions, and building a high-performing commercial legal function.ResponsibilitiesLead, mentor and develop the Legal commercial team, currently consisting of three commercial lawyer reports, setting priorities, supporting their growthBuild and scale the commercial legal function use of automation and AI, including self-serve and automated resources that allow stakeholders to move quickly while managing riskIdentify, implement and champion automation and AI-enabled tooling to improve the speed, quality and consistency of contracting, and to give the business better visibility across the contract lifecycleOptimize the team's balance between "high-touch" strategic enterprise deals and "low-touch" automated workflow pipelinesSet long-term vision and oversee department hiring and developmentPartner with the executive and senior leadership teams from across the business on commercial strategy, risk tolerance and legal operationsStructure, negotiate and draft a wide range of commercial agreements, including major customer and alliance agreementsProvide legal advice to key stakeholders on commercial and legal matters within the businessProvide thought leadership internally and externallyProvide leadership, mentorship and training to StackAdaptersSkillsPractical, business-minded lawyer with at least 10+ years' relevant experience in an inhouse or reputable firm setting; US experience is preferredIn house experience in advertising, technology, ad tech, data, or media companyExtensive track record of leveraging strong negotiation skills to manage commercial and legal risks in the digital media/ad tech industry while driving significant revenue impactA strong foundation in commercial transactions and deep understanding of IP issues and data licensing conceptsDemonstrated experience directly managing, mentoring and developing a team of lawyersAbility to collaborate effectively and with a sense of urgency with key stakeholders and other business teamsA track record of building or scaling a commercial legal function, including process design, playbooks and templates, and a demonstrated appetite for adopting automation and AI tools to drive efficiency and consistency in legal workflowsAble to “own” and manage projects from beginning to end, with an internally driven sense of follow throughExcellent legal and business judgment and are comfortable balancing legal risks and business strategyExceptional writing skills, strong attention to detail, and an ability to create original drafted documentsA desire to mentor and educate non-legal team members in a constructive and motivational way, consistent with StackAdapt culture and valuesPossesses deep creativity, a day to day ability to think outside the box, and an ability to work exceptionally collaboratively with others in a remote settingCall to the Bar in one or more Canadian Provinces or one or more US states, with active license to practice law in such jurisdiction(s)BenefitsHighly competitive salaryRetirement/ 401K/ Pension Savings globallyCompetitive Paid time off packages including birthday's off!Access to a comprehensive mental health care programHealth benefits from day one of employmentWork from home reimbursementsOptional global WeWork membership for those who want a change from their home office and hubs in London and TorontoRobust training and onboarding programCoverage and support of personal development initiatives (conferences, courses, books etc)Access to StackAdapt programmatic courses and certifications to support continuous learningAn awesome parental leave programA friendly, welcoming, and supportive cultureOur social and team events!Company OverviewStackAdapt is a multi-channel programmatic advertising platform that helps maximize digital marketing efforts through data-driven solutions. It was founded in 2014, and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, CAN, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.stackadapt.com.