Senior Commercial Counsel, Snap Inc.
$251-377k
+ Equity
Social media & camera company
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Social media & camera company
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$251-377k
+ Equity
1001+ employees
Company mission
To empower people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.
Role
Who you are
- In-depth knowledge of the hardware, manufacturing, and supply chain ecosystem in an international setting
- A “team-first” mentality with a “low ego, high-output” mindset - you find satisfaction in doing the work that needs to get done to move our business forward
- Excellent analytical, communication, organizational, negotiation, and drafting skills
- Excellent legal and business judgment, critical thinking, and the demonstrated ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously in a high-pressure environment
- Ability to drive collaboration and a passion for mentoring others and sharing knowledge and expertise
- Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
- A scrappy approach to problem-solving and the ability to identify and resolve legal issues quickly
- J.D. degree from an accredited law school
- Active membership in a United States state bar, or otherwise qualified to be a registered in-house counsel under California’s multi-jurisdictional practice program
- 8+ years of practicing law in-house or at a law firm, with experience in supporting hardware products
- Strong knowledge and understanding of technology deals, including for the purchase and provision of hardware and manufacturing services in an international setting
What the job involves
- We’re looking for a Senior Commercial Counsel to join Snap
- As a member of the Legal team based in our Los Angeles office, 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
- This role is for a builder who is as comfortable negotiating a complex manufacturing master agreement as they are troubleshooting a quick vendor order or renewal
- You are a pragmatic problem-solver who believes no task is too small if it helps the team cross the finish line
- Draft, negotiate, review, and interpret agreements powering Snap’s commercial activities around the world, with a focus on Snap’s hardware and platform products. These include hardware purchase and sale terms; supply chain, manufacturing, and logistics agreements; R&D and technology development; IT and outsourcing agreements; and platform terms (B2B and B2C)
- Analyze and advise on complex issues related to hardware manufacture and distribution, data privacy, intellectual property, technology development, data licensing, R&D, software and hardware integrations, e-commerce, and partnerships
- Advise business clients on company policies, business strategy, commercial transactions, and legal issues and risks
- Assist in creating and improving agreements, templates, and policies
- Partner closely with cross-functional teams to provide integrated legal support that keeps the business moving forward
- Handle a wide range of commercial matters at the discretion of the leads of the Snap legal commercial team, and jump in wherever the team needs extra hands, regardless of the task’s complexity
Our take
Snap Inc. is the social-media company behind Snapchat, a mobile app launched in 2011 that prioritises visual and emotive communication over traditional texting. Born from a desire to share real-time moments with authenticity, the app now boasts a massive global reach with daily active users surpassing 460M and monthly active users well beyond 900M.
After rejecting a billion-dollar acquisition offer from MEta Platforms (then Facebook) in 2023, Snapchat entered into a long-term rivalry with Meta's apps (most notably Instagram). Despite the competition, Snap has carved out a distinct place in the social-media landscape by innovating features such as the "Discover" tab, augmented-reality (AR) lenses, in-app gaming, paid subscriptions via Snapchat+, and robust ad-monetisation options.
Snap has yet to post a full-year profit since going public in 2017, but the company is clearly making progress. In Q1 2025 the net loss was narrowed to roughly $140M, down from $305M the year before, and revenue rose 14% to $1.36B. Advertising revenue remains periodic and macro-factors still pose headwinds, yet Snaps enduring popularity and its expanding product mix suggest that further success appears likely.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-9% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
May 2016
$1.8bn
SERIES F
Mar 2015
$200m
SERIES E
Total funding: $2.6bn
Company benefits
- Up to 28 weeks of parental leave and return-to-work program
- Adoption, surrogacy, infertility, and fertility preservation benefits
- Backup child care coverage, center-based care support, & caregiver assistance
- Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Account
- Short-term disability, long-term disability, basic life insurance, and AD&D insurance
- Services to support your path to parenthood & beyond - fertility support & family planning via Carrot, SNOO, Hinge Health
- Lactation rooms (based on office location) and breastmilk shipping coverage
- For Snap, employees taking care of loved ones with complex, chronic, or ongoing care needs (i.e. parent with Dementia, spouse with Cancer, child with Autism), your family can save time, money, & stress with Wellthy
- Comprehensive medical coverage, including PPO, HDHP with HSA, and HMO options
- Dental coverage, including orthodontia benefits
- Vision coverage, including frame and contact allowance and LASIK benefits
- Free membership to One Medical for primary and urgent healthcare services
- Business Travel Insurance
- Gym perks and discounts
- Team fitness classes and races
- Sports leagues
- Cooking and nutritional workshops
- Well-being reimbursement
- Unlimited access to virtual physical therapy with Anthem
- 15 sessions per year of mental health for you + dependents through Lyra
- Generous time off and leave programs. In the US, this includes the following:
- Up to 3 weeks (120 hours) of vacation time and 1 floating holiday for non-exempt team members
- 12 paid holidays per year
- 15 sick and safe days per year
- Meditation and yoga classes
- Speaker series, classes, and subscriptions to educational programs
- Social gatherings, team outings, and volunteering programs
- Snap Inc. provides a 401(k) plan that allows you to save on a pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax basis for your retirement (yes, we even have the Mega backdoor option!) Snap will also match 100% up to 3% of your contribution and then 50% on your 4th and 5th%
- Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, daycare and commuter
- Health Savings Account with employer contributions
- Rocket Lawyer memberships
- Financial education programs
- Snap exclusive discounts and perks
- Compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!
Company HQ
Sunset Park, Santa Monica, CA
Leadership
Evan Spiegel
(Co-Founder & CEO)Graduated from Stanford with a BS in Product Design.
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