VP Legal, Commercial

• →Lead, mentor and develop the Legal commercial team, currently consisting of three commercial lawyer reports, setting priorities, supporting their growth
• →Build 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 risk 
• →Identify, 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 lifecycle 
• →Optimize the team's balance between "high-touch" strategic enterprise deals and "low-touch" automated workflow pipelines
• →Set long-term vision and oversee department hiring and development
• →Partner with the executive and senior leadership teams from across the business on commercial strategy, risk tolerance and legal operations 
• →Structure, negotiate and draft a wide range of commercial agreements, including major customer and alliance agreements 
• →Provide legal advice to key stakeholders on commercial and legal matters within the business 
• →Provide thought leadership internally and externally
• →Provide leadership, mentorship and training to StackAdapters

• Practical, business-minded lawyer with at least 10+ years’ relevant experience in an inhouse or reputable firm setting; US experience is preferred  
• In house experience in advertising, technology, ad tech, data, or media company 
• Extensive track record of leveraging strong negotiation skills to manage commercial and legal risks in the digital media/ad tech industry while driving significant revenue impact
• A strong foundation in commercial transactions and deep understanding of IP issues and data licensing concepts
• Demonstrated experience directly managing, mentoring and developing a team of lawyers 
• Ability to collaborate effectively and with a sense of urgency with key stakeholders and other business teams
• A 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 workflows 
• Able to “own” and manage projects from beginning to end, with an internally driven sense of follow through
• Excellent legal and business judgment and are comfortable balancing legal risks and business strategy 
• Exceptional writing skills, strong attention to detail, and an ability to create original drafted documents
• A desire to mentor and educate non-legal team members in a constructive and motivational way, consistent with StackAdapt culture and values
• Possesses deep creativity, a day to day ability to think outside the box, and an ability to work exceptionally collaboratively with others in a remote setting 
• Call 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) 

• Highly competitive salary
• Retirement/ 401K/ Pension Savings globally
• Competitive Paid time off packages including birthday's off!
• Access to a comprehensive mental health care program
• Health benefits from day one of employment
• Work from home reimbursements
• Optional global WeWork membership for those who want a change from their home office and hubs in London and Toronto
• Robust training and onboarding program
• Coverage and support of personal development initiatives (conferences, courses, books etc)
• Access to StackAdapt programmatic courses and certifications to support continuous learning
• An awesome parental leave program
• A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture
• Our social and team events!

Please note: Benefits and perks may vary depending on your country of employment and the nature of your engagement. In locations where StackAdapt does not have a legal entity, employment and benefits are administered in accordance with local regulations and partner policies.