Legal Counsel

Company at a Glance

OpenX is focused on unleashing the full economic potential of digital media companies. We do this by making digital advertising markets and technologies that are designed to deliver optimal value to publishers and advertisers on every ad served across all screens.

At OpenX, we have built a team that is uniquely experienced in designing and operating high-scale ad marketplaces, and we are constantly on the lookout for thoughtful, creative executors who are as fascinated as we are about finding new ways to apply a blend of market design, technical innovation, operational excellence, and empathetic partner service to the frontiers of digital advertising.

OpenX is seeking a Legal Director 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 products, privacy and data security compliance, commercial, intellectual property, employment, corporate and general administrative functions. This position will involve a mix of regulatory, litigation, and corporate transactional work. We are open to qualified litigators, regulatory and compliance attorneys, and transactional attorneys.

The attorney will actively engage in product counseling, 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.

The ideal candidate will have strong internal drive, a working knowledge of privacy regulation and compliance counseling, 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating new product developments and relevant legislation and provide research, counsel, and guidance on related legal questions or issues;
• 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; 
• 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 & Data Ethics Program with a forward-looking and innovative approach to global privacy compliance;
• Foster strong relationships with the business, including by developing an understanding of business team objectives to better serve their needs; 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 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.

Education Requirements

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-6 years of training at a top tier national law firm or in-house legal department;
• Excellent written and oral communication, contract drafting and editing, and negotiation skills;
• Superior analytical skills and creative problem-solving ability, with an appreciation for striking a practical balance between business and legal objectives;
• Product counseling or experience negotiating detailed technology/data licensing transactions a plus;
• Privacy / data governance / AI governance experience a plus;
• Technical or computer science background a plus.

Desired Traits & Skills

• Exceptional attention to detail and quality control;
• Strong ability to issue spot and propose creative solutions that may at times be ‘out of the box’;
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and reorder workload in a dynamic environment;
• Ability to perform successfully and produce results in a fast-paced, intellectually intense, client-oriented environment;
• Ability to be comfortable advising on newly developing areas of law such as privacy, AI, and data ethics;
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
• Talent for absorbing new skill sets and areas of expertise quickly and comfortably and the flexibility to deal with a diverse international set of clients and advisors;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive attitude;
• Intellectually curious with the demonstrable ability to achieve outcomes through practical advice and assistance;
• Nimble thinker with exceptionally strong business acumen and self-confidence;
• Hands-on, team-oriented, sleeves rolled-up approach to work;
• Uncompromising ethics and integrity; 
• Comfortable taking responsibility for projects and teams; and
• Curious and open to exploring new areas of the law.

Pursuant to any state, local ordinance, or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation. 

OpenX is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For all applicants, the base salary range is noted above, per year + bonus + equity + benefits. A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications.

A summary of our benefits, which include medical, dental, vision, 401k, equity and more, can be viewed here: https://www.openx.com/company/careers/ A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications.

OpenX VALUES

Our five company values form a solid bedrock serving to define us as a group and guide the company. Our values remind us that how we do things often matters as much as what we do.

WE ARE ONE

We are one team. There are no exceptions. We are a group of strong and diverse individuals unified by a shared mission. We embrace challenges and win together as a team. We respect and care about our colleagues and cultivate an inclusive culture

WE ARE CUSTOMER CENTRIC

We innovate on behalf of our customers. We understand, respect, and listen carefully to our customers. We build great products to solve our customers’ problems. We manage our customers’ expectations clearly and honestly. We are a trusted partner to all of our customers - we act with integrity at all times. We care.

OPENX IS OURS

We are all owners of OpenX

We all have a voice to improve OpenX

We stake our personal and professional reputations on the excellence of our work

We are not interested in just "doing our jobs"; we take ownership to drive results

WE ARE AN OPEN BOOK

We understand and respect what each of us does. We are eager to teach and share what we know with others, both internally and externally. We are eager to learn from others and we ask questions internally and externally. 

WE EVOLVE FAST

We take responsible risks and own and learn from our mistakes. We recognize and repeat success. We actively seek out and provide constructive feedback. We adapt quickly and embrace change. We tackle growth and learning with real urgency. We are endlessly curious.

OpenX TRAITS

Our three traits capture what makes a great team member at OpenX.

HUMBLE

Ideal team players are humble and demonstrate integrity. They put the team's success above their own, share credit generously, and value collective achievements. They are self-assured, open to coaching, and committed to continuous learning.

DRIVEN

Ideal team players are results-driven and motivated. They are curious, always seeking more to do, learn, and take on. As proactive problem-solvers, they take initiative without needing external motivation. They continuously think about the next steps and opportunities for improvement.

SMART

Ideal team players are smart and possess the intellectual acumen to understand the complexities of our organization and industry. They are interpersonally intelligent, good communicators, and exemplify sound judgment in their interactions across the company to foster a collaborative environment.

OpenX is committed to equal employment opportunities.

It is a fundamental principle at OpenX not to discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, gender identity/transgender status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, and other protected characteristic as established by law.

OpenX Applicant Privacy Policy

Applicants can review our Applicant Privacy Policy at any time by visiting the following link: https://www.openx.com/privacy-center/applicant-privacy-policy/.

Effective Date: November 21, 2024