Associate General Counsel, Procurement

OverviewJoin to apply for the Associate General Counsel, Procurement role at The Trade DeskThe Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world. We are a dynamic technology company with a rapidly growing legal team. We value the unique experiences and perspectives that each person brings to The Trade Desk, and we are committed to fostering inclusive spaces where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work every day. If you are talented, driven, creative, and eager to join a dynamic, globally-connected team, then we want to talk!What we do: The Trade Desk is a dynamic technology company with a legal team that is rapidly growing. We are looking for an experienced commercial procurement attorney who has excellent judgment, loves to negotiate deals, analyze complex legal issues, and find creative solutions. We seek candidates who enjoy working independently, are highly resourceful, have exceptional communications skills, and balance competing demands in a positive and client-friendly manner. What you'll doExercise strong judgement to advise The Trade Desk team and contribute to the overall success of the businessStructure, draft and negotiate a wide variety of inbound technology, vendor and purchasing contracts, including professional service agreements, cloud services agreements, SaaS subscriptions, on-prem software licenses, data center agreements, IT and equipment purchasing agreements, data protection addendums, and staffing and recruiting agreementsContinually improve our templates, playbooks, and legal processes to help us scale globally with a consistent but locally relevant approachProvide practical advice on legal issues and risks, complex agreement structures, and company policies in a risk-tolerant, but compliance-oriented environmentIdentify, research, analyze, and work with cross-functional teams to address potential risks related to data privacy, AI/ML, intellectual property, software licensing, information security, and labor and employment lawsWork closely with cross-functional teams to help streamline, automate, and scale The Trade Desk’s global procurement processesDistill and communicate complex legal concepts in layman’s terms Who you are8+ years of experience working in an internationally/nationally recognized law firm or in-house legal departmentAdmitted to practice in the location in which you resideJ.D. from an accredited law schoolSignificant experience in negotiating complex technology procurement contracts and leading legal negotiations with large global companiesBackground or experience with privacy law, intellectual property law, employment law, artificial intelligence, SaaS, and advertising technology is a plusExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact with internal and external constituents at all levelsExceptional critical thinking skills and ability to thrive in fast paced environment, while juggling competing, time-sensitive demandsStrong business sense and ability to exercise good business judgementExcellent interpersonal skills (sense of humor is a big plus) The Trade Desk does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of The Trade Desk. The Trade Desk is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.[LA ONLY] The Trade Desk will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Ordinance No. 184652. SF ONLY: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC residents only: In accordance with local law, the range provided is The Trade Desk's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location. The Trade Desk also offers stock-based compensation and other benefits.Base Salary: $151,100—$277,000 USDSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionLegalIndustriesIT Services and IT ConsultingTechnologyInformation and InternetAdvertising ServicesGet notified about new Associate General Counsel jobs in Los Angeles, CA. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17