Legal Counsel

Samba is an AI-powered media intelligence company on a mission to give marketers the complete picture of their audiences. Our AI indexes media consumption across millions of smart TVs and 2.5 billion web pages, combining that data with third-party signals through the Samba Knowledge Graph, a map of the real interests, behaviors, and purchase intent of 1.5 billion user profiles globally. Brands, agencies, publishers, and platforms use Samba to make smarter decisions across every stage of the marketing funnel. We're looking for a sharp, business-oriented attorney with 2–5 years of post-qualification experience to join Samba TV's legal team. This is a high-impact role for a lawyer with strong corporate transactional foundations who wants to work at the intersection of technology, data, and media. You'll be embedded in the business — advising on deals, structuring transactions, and partnering cross-functionally on some of the most interesting challenges in ad tech and measurement. What You’ll Do Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of corporate and commercial agreements, including equity and debt financings, M&A transactions, and private placements Support fundraising and corporate structuring activities — investor communications, due diligence, and closing processes Partner with Finance and Business Development on strategic transactions and joint ventures Advise on corporate governance, subsidiary management, and regulatory compliance Handle commercial contracting across technology licensing, data sharing, and vendor agreements Help build scalable legal processes and documentation templates Collaborate with Product, Operations, and Data teams to address legal questions around data use, technology, and innovation Who You Are J.D. from a well-regarded law school and active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction 2–5 years of experience at a top‑tier law firm or in-house legal department, focused on corporate law, M&A, capital markets, or PE/VC transactions Strong command of corporate structures, capitalization, and securities compliance Proven ability to juggle multiple projects and deliver practical, business‑first legal advice under tight deadlines Excellent drafting, communication, and negotiation skills Prior exposure to technology, data, or digital media sectors is a strong plus Collaborative, proactive, and energized by variety — no two days look the same here Why Samba Work directly with senior leadership on high-impact deals and strategic transactions Join a lean, high‑trust legal team where your work moves the needle Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits $160,000 - $200,000 a year Samba TV expects to offer a base salary between $160,000 - $200,000 per year for roles to be performed in New York or California; actual base salary offered will depend on various factors, including but not limited to, location, experience, and performance. Base salary is just one component of Samba TV’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include bonuses, short-term incentives, and long-term incentives. In addition, Samba provides health insurance, wellness offerings, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO), and other employee benefits. Samba is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We strive to empower connection with one another, reflect the communities we serve, and tackle meaningful projects that make a real impact. Samba may collect personal information directly from you, as a job applicant, Samba may also receive personal information from third parties, for example, in connection with a background, employment or reference check, in accordance with the applicable law. For further details, please see Samba's Applicant Privacy Policy. For residents of the EU, Samba Inc. is the data controller. #J-18808-Ljbffr Samba