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.
The Legal & Policy Team is Snap’s dedicated in-house law firm, policy consultant, lobbyist, thought partner, and all-around advisor. This team helps Snap do the right thing the right way, make better decisions, understand and manage risks, and creatively navigate challenges, both external and internal. We partner with Snap team members on a wide array of matters, including privacy, product, IP, commercial transactions, corporate governance, employment acquisitions, litigation, policy, and social impact. The Legal & Policy Team values diversity and knows it powers us as we build an innovative and inclusive leadership culture centered on Snap’s values of Kind, Smart, and Creative.
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, maintain, negotiate, review, and interpret agreements covering a range of Snap’s commercial activities around the world, including for Snap’s platform products like commerce, AR, and monetization.
Analyze and advise on complex issues related to data privacy, intellectual property, technology development, SDK, API, content, data licensing, software integrations, e-commerce, ad tech, AR, and partnerships covering multiple services and product offerings.
Provide tactical and strategic advice to Snap business and product leaders related to commercial transactions.
Advise business clients on Snap 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 cross-functionally with colleagues from every part of the company.
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 share 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 multi-jurisdictional practice program
6+ years of practicing law in-house or at a law firm
Preferred Qualifications:
4+ years of experience handling commercial transactions, ideally in-house at an internet, e-commerce, or technology company
Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid maternity & paternity leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success.
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].