Counsel- Litigation

The Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world. How? With a media buying platform that helps brands deliver a more insightful and relevant ad experience for consumers –– and sets a new standard for global reach, accuracy, and transparency. We are proud of the culture we have built. We value the unique experiences and perspectives that each person brings to The Trade Desk, and we are committed to fostering inclusive spaces where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work every day.

So, if you are talented, driven, creative, and eager to join a dynamic, globally-connected team, then we want to talk!

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Provide advice and counsel to stakeholders across the Company on a broad range of litigation and pre-litigation matters, including contractual, commercial, corporate governance, antitrust, privacy, intellectual property, and regulatory matters.
• Analyze potential litigation risks and regulatory exposure and identify solutions.
• Help manage all aspects of litigation and pre-litigation disputes, including internal fact-finding, motion practice, electronic discovery, trials, and arbitrations.
• Oversee and closely collaborate with outside litigation counsel.
• Draft demand letters, cease and desist letters, subpoena responses, and regulatory responses.
• Monitor case law and regulatory developments potentially impacting the Company.
• Participate in the creation and continual improvement of policies and procedures.

WHO YOU ARE:

• 5+ years of litigation experience working for an internationally / nationally recognized firm, or in combination with inhouse experience. 
• Law degree from an accredited law school. 
• Admitted to practice in New York or California or the ability to register as In-House Counsel in New York or California.
• Able to work effectively and collaboratively, with a high level of personal interaction in the office, across functions with a practical, solution-oriented mindset.
• Able to work in a proactive, independent, and reliable manner under tight timeframes in a fast-paced environment.
• Exhibit excellent judgement, superior leadership, and strong problem-solving skills, and can proactively spot risk and deliver creative solutions. 
• Highly collaborative with the ability to build relationships across various teams and functions.
• Effective communicator who can explain complex legal concepts to non-lawyers and provide practical legal advice. 
• Experienced in defending clients in complex litigation and/or arbitration.
• Exhibit an interest in and aptitude for technology.

Please include a cover letter outlining your interest in the role.

The Trade Desk does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of The Trade Desk. The Trade Desk is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

The Trade Desk will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Ordinance No. 184652.

NY, CO, CA, and WA residents only: In accordance with NY, CO, CA, and WA law, the range provided is The Trade Desk's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location. All employees may be eligible to become The Trade Desk shareholders through eligibility for stock-based compensation grants, which are awarded to employees based on company and individual performance. The Trade Desk also offers other compensation depending on the role such as sales-based incentives and commissions. Plus, expected benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents, retirement benefits such as a 401k plan and company match, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, well-being benefits, reimbursement for certain tuition expenses, parental leave, sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, vacation time for full-time employees up to 120 hours thru the first year and 160 hours thereafter, and around 13 paid holidays per year. Employees can also purchase The Trade Desk stock at a discount through The Trade Desk’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

The Trade Desk also offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn more.

Note: Interns are not eligible for variable incentive awards such as stock-based compensation, retirement plan, vacation, tuition reimbursement or parental leave

At the Trade Desk, Base Salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is determined using a salary range. The base salary range for this role is$102,400—$187,700 USD