Commercial Counsel
Snap Inc. is a camera company. We believe that reinventing the camera represents our greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Our products empower people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.
We’re looking for a Commercial Counsel to join Snap Inc.! As a member of the Legal team and working from our Los Angeles, CA headquarters, you’ll play a key role in Snap’s commercial transactions and advise teams throughout the company on legal issues spanning the breadth of Snap’s products and services.
What you’ll do:
Draft, negotiate, review, and interpret agreements covering a range of Snap’s commercial activities around the world, such as: data processing, advertising and marketing terms and agreements, outbound and inbound services, technology development, multinational suppliers, IP licensing and SaaS, partnership agreements, ad tech and mobile commerce services and licensing deals, a broad range of vendor agreements, consumer and business product terms, sales terms and agreements, and online B2B and platform terms
Provide tactical and strategic advice to Snap business and product leaders related to commercial transactions
Advise business clients on company policies, business strategy, and legal issues and risks
Assist in creating and improving agreements, templates, and policies for Snap as we develop new products and enter new markets
Exercise sound judgment when negotiating business and legal terms
Occasionally collaborate with outside counsel
Coordinate with colleagues from every part of the company as part of cross-functional teams addressing commercial matters
Handle projects at the discretion of the leads of the Snap legal commercial team
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Excellent analytical, communication, organizational, negotiation, and drafting skills
Excellent legal and business judgment, critical thinking, and the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously
Ability to drive collaboration and enjoys sharing knowledge and expertise
Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
Ability to accommodate tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Ability to identify and resolve legal issues quickly
Minimum Qualifications:
J.D. degree
Membership in a United States state bar, or otherwise qualified to be a registered in-house counsel under California’s mult-ijurisdictional practice program.
3+ years of practicing law in-house or at a law firm
Preferred Qualifications:
2+ years of experience handling commercial transactions, ideally in-house at an internet or technology company
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. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and contact us at [email protected].