Are you interested in being a strategic part of building international legal operations in a high-growth B2B SaaS company? 

We are looking for a sharp, humble, and agile person to join our legal team as Legal Counsel - Americas based either in our Boston office or working remotely (ET timezone). 

Please note that the position will be filled either in the Americas or in Finland.

As a Legal Counsel at Smartly, You Will:

  • Prepare, draft, review, and negotiate customer, partner, and vendor contracts and other legal documents. 
  • Handle administration and resolution of legal issues that arise in the business.
  • Anticipate and mitigate potential legal problems within the organization and develop strategies to avoid litigation and reduce potential areas of risk.
  • Provide strategic business-oriented advice guidance and support to our sales, customer success, product and engineering, leadership, finance, people, and operations teams.
  • Drive the continuous improvement of legal processes, corporate compliance, and our terms of use and standard agreements.

What We’re Looking For:

  • JD from a recognized U.S. law school and are licensed and in good standing in at least one US state
  • 3+ years of experience in a broad range of legal areas
  • Specific experience with SaaS and online advertising-related legal issues is desirable
  • Ability to change complex legal requirements into flexible business solutions
  • Experience counseling global organizations on commercial contract and compliance issues
  • Strong deal-making skills that go beyond negotiating legal terms and resolving legal issues
  • Detail orientation and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under deadline pressure
  • Experience from a nationally recognized law firm is preferable
  • Hands-on team player - willingness to jump in on all topics/tasks and work as part of a cross-border legal team
  • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills 
  • Experience in commercial contracts and data protection is highly valued
  • Experience in tax and insurance-related matters is considered a bonus

Perks and Benefits...

  • Five weeks paid time off (PTO), 11 company-paid holidays, unlimited sick days
  • Generous healthcare packages & mental health benefits
  • Monthly wellness benefit and learning reimbursement opportunities 
  • 401K plus matching & equity grants for all new Smartlies
  • Volunteer time off days & company donation matching opportunities 
  • Choice of computer (MAC or PC)
  • And so much more…

Smartly is committed to being the best place to work for growth-minded individuals to thrive - explore more in our Culture Handbook!

What to Expect from Our Recruitment Experience:

  • Meet the Recruiter
  • Meet the Manager
  • Meet the Team
  • Meet the Leadership in a Final Meeting

Apply Now and Shape Your Future with Smartly!

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Meet Smartly

Smartly is the AI-powered advertising technology company transforming ad experiences for brands and their consumers. Our comprehensive advertising platform seamlessly integrates the capabilities of media, creative, and intelligence to power more than 800 billion impressions and generate more than 300 billion creatives annually, delivering tangible business outcomes for brands and advertisers. We are the only company managing creative and media for 700+ brands worldwide and $5B in ad spend across the largest media platforms, including Facebook, Google, Instagram, Pinterest, Snap, and TikTok. Our end-to-end technology, unmatched access to media platforms and exceptional customer service help Fortune 500 brands to reach and engage consumers and learn what performs best.

Smartly is a multinational and diverse team of 650+ Smartlies from 60+ nationalities, working in 13 countries. Together, we want to create and maintain an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and heard. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach is at the heart of it.

Visit Smartly.io to learn more.

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