Associate General Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

DISQO is a leading provider of advertising intelligence, measuring brand and performance outcomes across every media channel to power data-driven marketing decisions. Trusted by 500+ of the world’s largest brands and 150+ agency and media partners, and recognized by Inc., Deloitte, Ad Age, Digiday, Forbes, and Cynopsis, DISQO is redefining the power of measurement in advertising. 

Joining DISQO Nation means being part of a team that moves fast, thinks boldly, and is passionate about solving meaningful problems. Innovation isn't just something we talk about, it's how we operate. We challenge assumptions, embrace new ideas, and continuously push ourselves to build better solutions for our customers and each other.

Our values guide how we work and win together. We believe in winning as one team , fostering a culture of collaboration, trust, and shared accountability. We pursue outsized impact by focusing on opportunities that drive meaningful results for our customers and our business. We champion the customer by putting their needs at the center of every decision and delivering solutions that create real value. And we are relentlessly all in, bringing energy, passion, and commitment to every challenge, every day.

If you're energized by high-growth environments, motivated by innovation, and excited by the opportunity to do impactful work alongside talented, driven teammates, you'll feel right at home at DISQO.

Who We’re Looking For: DISQO is looking for an experienced, versatile and practical Associate General Counsel with at least 8 years of relevant experience. This role is a crucial part of DISQO as it enters its next phase of growth and innovation - transforming how brands measure, understand and optimize advertising performance - and will serve as a trusted partner across all departments with a broad and diverse range of responsibilities.  

The Associate General Counsel will work cross-functionally within DISQO to develop and implement scalable programs and processes - focusing on strategic contracts (service-related, SaaS, and technology agreements), privacy and compliance issues, marketing, employment and a broad range of other legal and business matters impacting DISQO. This role requires a unique skillset.

The ideal candidate must not only bring the legal experience and drive needed to thrive in a fast-paced organization, but also strong business acumen to be able to assess real-world risk and provide practical, strategic guidance. Reporting to and working with DISQO’s Chief Legal Officer, you will be a trusted partner to all teams within DISQO, having a critical impact on the entirety of the business.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and serve as a key point of contact to provide legal support for all aspects of the business
• Work on significant and essential transactions and programs such as privacy, regulatory and compliance, U.S. and international business partnerships
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex master agreements with enterprise customers and work closely with our Sales organization to close high value revenue deals
• Develop creative solutions to support business needs while mitigating risk in a constantly evolving industry and with complex and evolving legal regulations
• Support consumer privacy initiatives, such as those related to GDPR, CCPA, and COPPA, including the management of a worldwide privacy program for both end user facing services and clients
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of policies, forms, trainings, and processes to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with US, European, and other international laws and regulations
• Draft and negotiate contracts, including strategic partnership agreements, with the ability to solve problems effectively and efficiently in a business-friendly manner and fast-paced environment
• Partner with internal teams to review new uses of personal data to ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws and best industry practices.
• Remain up-to-date and advise on relevant industry, consumer protection, advertising, IP, and privacy and data security laws, regulations and developments to provide an ongoing ability to provide sound legal and compliance advice.
• Ensure compliance with US and international laws and regulations dealing with privacy, data protection, content regulation, consumer protection, accessibility, cybersecurity, and advertising.
• Collaborate in the drafting, updating and maintaining of various DISQO forms, standard terms and public-facing documents.
• Develop trusted relationships with all internal teams and create and/or improve internal processes to help both the legal function as well as the business generally. 
• Provide legal analyses of applicable laws, regulations and industry guidelines, including in areas of privacy/personal data. 

• 8-15 years of combined, relevant experience as in-house counsel within a tech start-up and/or with a major law firm
• Excellent legal and business judgment with the ability to think critically, strategically, and creatively; ability to appropriately analyze and determine practical, real-world risks is crucial 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to provide innovative and clear solutions to complex problems while managing multiple projects
• Able to communicate (verbal and written) effectively on complex issues; ability to explain complex legal matters in plain language and balance between benefits and practical risks to DISQO
• Excellent drafting and negotiating skills, and mastery of the practice of less is more in contracts
• Business-minded: ability to understand business goals to analyze risk and generate pragmatic and effective solutions to help meet those goals 
• Ability to take initiative, prioritize and balance multiple tasks in a very fast-paced environment without the need for micro-management; a strong desire to roll up your sleeves and do what it takes to get the job done
• Attention to detail, business-friendly, and a fantastic teammate and team player who is able to think creatively and accommodate tight deadlines
• Experience working on privacy and data protection matters, including knowledge of and experience with US and global privacy and cybersecurity laws, including CCPA/CPRA and GDPR
• Familiarity and/or experience in the fields of consumer insights and marketing is a plus
• Ability to manage and work with outside counsel in both a domestic and international setting
• Current license to practice law in California

Your pay will be determined by your experience, work location, and other applicable factors.

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At DISQO, we pride ourselves on having a positive, performance-oriented workplace that includes a flexible hybrid approach, competitive medical benefits, and an amazing vacation policy. Read more about our culture on Glassdoor.

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Perks & Benefits:

·100% covered Medical/Dental/Vision for employee, competitive dependent coverage

·Stock options

·401K

·Generous PTO policy

·Team offsites, social events & happy hours

·Life Insurance

·Health FSA

·Catered lunch and fully stocked kitchen

·Paid Maternity/Paternity leave

·Disability Insurance

·Travel Assistance Program

·24/7 Counseling Services offered to Employees

Note: The benefits noted above are for full time US based employees only.

DISQO is an equal opportunity employer. Discovery, innovation, and growth are possible when we open ourselves to new possibilities, perspectives, and approaches. That’s why, at DISQO, we welcome, support, and empower individuals from diverse backgrounds. Exceptional teams are rooted in extraordinary people, each with a unique story and a compelling set of skills. DISQO does not discriminate against employees based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, age, disability, pregnancy (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), genetic information, protected military or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

*Recruiting firms that submit resumes to DISQO without first entering into a written contract will not be entitled to any compensation on candidates referred by that firm.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.