Legal Counsel, OpenX

• The ideal candidate will have strong internal drive and be capable of drafting and negotiating a wide range of corporate policies and legal agreements - including commercial, , technology, and vendor agreements
• The ideal candidate will want to be an eager contributor in the Company’s business and success and offer more than just ‘back-office’ legal advice
• The individual must have exceptional writing and analytical skills, be a team player and have a positive attitude
• J.D. from a top tier law school and a member of a state bar in good standing
• Admitted to practice law in a state or territory of the United States or District of Columbia on active status and the ability to obtain a Registered In-House Attorney License

Desirable

• OpenX is seeking a Legal Counsel to join the Company’s growing, worldwide team
• Reporting to the Chief Privacy Officer & Deputy General Counsel, this attorney will provide counsel on general legal matters focusing on the company’s commercial, privacy and data security compliance, intellectual property, employment, corporate and general administrative functions
• This position will involve a mix of corporate transactional, regulatory, and litigation work
• We are open to qualified transactional attorneys and litigators
• The attorney will actively engage in deal negotiation and drafting agreements alongside our business partners on revenue generating and product enhancing features
• The legal team works closely with colleagues throughout the organization on all aspects of the business, from evaluating new products and services, technology integrations, drafting and implementing policies on various issues, as well as providing counsel and input on HR, corporate and financial matters
• In short, there is no area of the business that legal does not touch
• Draft and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts, including all of OpenX’s primary revenue contracts, vendor agreements, and data and technology licensing agreements
• Develop and improve template commercial agreements
• Foster strong relationships with the business, including by developing an understanding of business team objectives to better serve their needs
• Draft and improve OpenX policies and implement company-wide compliance processes relating to privacy, data use, security, intellectual property, employment, and other areas of law
• Assist in managing and evolving OpenX’s global Privacy Program with a forward-looking and innovative approach to global privacy compliance
• Oversee and manage litigation and dispute resolution matters, including coordinating with outside counsel, developing case strategies, and ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Advise on risk management and litigation prevention strategies, including reviewing and responding to demand letters, subpoenas, and regulatory inquiries
• Assist in evaluating new product developments and provide research, counsel, and guidance on related legal questions or issues
• Assist with handling legal tasks and projects involving complex legal, business and factual issues for which sound legal judgment, experience, and independent reasoning
• Continue to develop in-depth knowledge and functional expertise in select professional disciplines; and
• Support an exciting, sophisticated, fast-paced in-house legal department

• Effective Date: November 21, 2024

• Dental and vision for both employees and their families
• Unlimited paid time off policy
• Work from home opportunities
• Health insurance

Total funding: $75.5m

Programmatic advertising - the automatic placement of advertisements typically conducted via the internet and based on a personalised understanding of viewers’ online profiles - has become a vital tool for every business. OpenX provides the infrastructure for this booming industry with their ad exchange platform.