Commercial Counsel, Platform and Technology

Snap•Santa Monica, CA

18h•$178,000 - $313,000•Onsite

About The Position

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat , a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio , an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles . The Legal Team is Snap’s dedicated in-house law firm, risk consultant, advocate, thought partner, and all-around advisor. This team helps Snap do the right thing the right way, make better decisions, understand and manage risks, and creatively navigate challenges, both external and internal. We partner with Snap team members on a wide array of matters, including privacy, product, IP, commercial transactions, corporate governance, employment, acquisitions, litigation, policy, and social impact. We value the power of diversity, as we continually strive to build an innovative and inclusive leadership culture centered on Snap's values of Kind, Smart, and Creative. We’re looking for a Commercial Counsel to join Snap Inc.! As a member of the Commercial Legal team and working from our Santa Monica, CA headquarters; San Francisco or New York offices, you’ll play a key role in Snap’s commercial transactions and advise teams throughout the company globally on legal issues spanning the breadth of Snap’s products and services.

Requirements

Excellent analytical, communication, organizational, negotiation, and drafting skills
Excellent legal and business judgment, critical thinking, and the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously
Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization and both independently and collaboratively
Ability to identify and resolve legal issues quickly and accommodate tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work across multiple time zones and jurisdictions
Ability to use AI resources to drive accuracy and efficiency in daily work
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
6+ years of practicing law in-house or at a law firm

Nice To Haves

6+ years of experience advising on commercial technology transactions, ideally with a focus on strategic partnerships in-house at an internet, media, telecoms, or technology company
Experience working for or with companies in the telecom industry, e.g., OEMs, carriers, mobile platforms, and network solutions
Experience advising technology companies on B2C regulatory, product regulatory, and/or data privacy issues

Responsibilities

Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret a broad range of global commercial agreements, with emphasis on strategic partnerships in telecommunications, AI, AR, hardware, wearables, and adtech
Advise on complex cross-border matters, including data privacy, AI, intellectual property, regulatory compliance, net neutrality, technology integrations (SDKs, APIs, data licensing), distribution, and co-marketing arrangements
Assist with deal flow for various business teams – including strategic sourcing, operations, platform safety, finance, IT, and policy – and provide support for general commercial matters
Deliver practical, strategic, and timely counsel to business and product leaders on commercial transactions and risk mitigation
Develop and refine contract templates, online terms, policies, and scalable processes to support new products and market expansion
Support additional initiatives and projects as directed by Commercial Legal leadership