Commercial Contracts Counsel

Bully Pulpit International (BPI) is an outcomes agency made up of creatives, strategists and data scientists. We come from politics, brands and marketing and we communicate without barriers and measure what matters. BPI specializes in public affairs, corporate reputation, and social impact. A growing firm, we sit on both coasts and connect Silicon Valley technology, Madison Avenue creative, Washington policy and real people. 

The Impact You Will Make

We're looking for a Commercial Contracts Counsel to join our legal and compliance team. The Counsel will be responsible for leading, executing and managing the drafting, negotiation, and review of all commercial contracts, including client and vendor agreements, licensing agreements, NDAs, SaaS agreements, marketing and ad tech agreements, DPAs, and other legal documents as needed. 

Expectation to work from DC, NYC or Chicago office at least 3 days a week

Salary: $120,000 - $150,000

What the Day-to-Day Looks Like

• Overview. Your day will include applying best practices to developing, drafting, analyzing, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts for various types of service engagements in the marketing and digital advertising domain in compliance with company policy and applicable law. You will counsel internal business partners regarding contract terms.
• Contract Drafting and Review. You will draft and review agreements like MSAs, SOW,s sponsorship agreements, NDAs, licensing agreements, production agreements, DPAs and more.
• Contract Management. You will manage the lifecycle of contracts including negotiation of legal terms, RFPs, client onboarding and off-boarding in a face-paced technology focused environment.
• Commercial Risk/Compliance. Ensure the identification of opportunities to minimize contract risk and coordinate commercial risk mitigation measures. You will support the maturation and expansion of our corporate compliance infrastructure, including the evolution of company policies and programs and their alignment to organizational controls
• Data Privacy and Information Security/Compliance. You will support our strategic initiatives through liaising with data privacy counsel to develop contract language as needed to maintain or strengthen compliance with applicable domestic and international data privacy laws and to protect sensitive information. 
• Partnerships and Products. Prepare risk assessments and deliver briefings to business unit/service line leadership (IT, HR, Legal, and Finance), as required. You will also collaborate with our media and insights teams and data privacy counsel to identify potential legal risks, critically analyze complicated data flows, and provide risk-mitigation counseling on ad tech products. Educate stakeholders on our policies, legal processes, and negotiate playbook, and communicate issues concerning contract and compliance risks. 
• Additional Projects. You will support other projects as needed. For example, to provide assistance with M&A transactions, and to build out and support a Contracts Lifecycle Management (CLM) software to facilitate contract workstreams. Assist in management and maintenance of BPI’s standard terms, templates, contract tracker, and processes with the goal of minimizing friction and mitigating risks.

• Minimum of 4-5 years of overall legal experience

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school and membership in good standing in at least one US state bar
• Hands-on experience reviewing and negotiating a variety of contracts at a fast-paced technology company, advertising agency, or legal practice (in-house experience preferred)
• Knowledge of US and EU data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR and CCPA/CPRA)
• Knowledge of intellectual property laws, including production and licensing agreements.
• Expert proficiency in drafting contract language without the assistance of content management tools and/or software
• Familiarity with both B2B and B2C aspects of the media marketing and communications, including a good understanding of what and how various advertising technologies are used, including AI technologies
• A passion for technology and ability to understand complex technology and product use cases quickly
• Ability to communicate complex legal concepts to business and leadership
• Adaptability and ability to respond to direction as needed
• Strong ethics, integrity, and values including ability to maintain confidentiality with respect to agreement contents and other highly sensitive business matters and projects required
• Ability to adapt to changes, delays, or unexpected shifts in priorities while maintaining focus and productivity in a high-volume environment required
• Ability to prioritize and complete daily workload and projects with minimal supervision and in accordance with deadlines and shifting priorities

BPI offers a wide range of benefits to U.S.-based employees, including 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) program with employer match up to 4%, generous time off for vacation, $50 monthly phone reimbursement, unlimited sick time, and 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents. BPI’s benefits prioritize employee wellness and progressive support to our diverse workforce.

We’re looking for all kinds of people. 

BPI Group is an integrated public affairs agency that delivers outcomes for the top organizations and leaders around the world. With expertise in strategic communications, digital marketing, creative, research, and measurement, we offer a cohesive approach across corporate, policy, and public affairs strategy in today’s interconnected world. By combining incisive strategy and deep tactical expertise, we make change possible. Our transatlantic presence includes offices across eleven markets in the US and Europe.

We are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions based on individual commitment to excellence. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 

BPI is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging – so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application. We consider applications holistically and you may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings!

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