Assistant General Counsel

Join IAB as Assistant General Counsel: Lead the Future of Digital Advertising and Privacy Law

Are you a seasoned legal expert with a passion for privacy law and the digital media landscape? IAB is looking for an Assistant General Counsel to play a critical role in shaping the future of digital advertising while driving privacy innovation and legal thought leadership. If you're a lawyer with deep privacy law expertise, an ability to speak confidently at public forums, and a drive to solve complex legal challenges, we want you to join our team!

What You’ll Do:

• Lead Legal Projects: Oversee high-profile industry initiatives, including privacy agreements and roundtables through the IAB Legal Affairs Council.

• Drive Thought Leadership: Write compelling articles and blog posts on cutting-edge legal issues impacting the digital ad world.

• Public Speaking: Present at legal events and administer working groups to engage the industry.

• Provide Expert Counsel: Guide business units on contract interpretation, privacy matters, and intellectual property concerns.

• Contract Management: Draft and negotiate high-impact contracts, ensuring clear legal terms for members, customers, and data/IP licenses.

• Corporate Governance: Support corporate governance matters for a dynamic, growing organization.

• Solve Complex Legal Challenges: Handle nuanced legal issues with precision, and work collaboratively across teams to address critical matters.

Who You Are:

• Experienced: You have 5-10 years of in-house law department or law firm experience, specializing in privacy law.

• Passionate: Digital media and privacy law are your areas of expertise, and you're driven to help businesses navigate these evolving fields.

• A Negotiator: You have a strong track record in negotiating and drafting commercial contracts.

• A Public Speaker: Confident and articulate, you thrive in public speaking and enjoy educating others on complex legal topics.

• Tech-Savvy: You stay connected in the digital space and are proficient in Microsoft Office, video conferencing, and collaborative platforms.

Why You’ll Love IAB:

• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside passionate and innovative people in an environment where teamwork is at the core of everything we do.

• Purpose-Driven: Our decisions are strategic, mindful, and intentional.

• Growth Mindset: We encourage continuous learning, taking risks, and thinking ahead to lead the future.

• Engagement and Respect: We embrace diverse voices and encourage healthy debates to drive results.

• Exciting Challenges: Tackle complex legal issues and always strive for excellence—because at IAB, "good enough" is never enough!

About IAB:IAB (Interactive Advertising Bureau) empowers the media and marketing industries, leading the digital economy through over 700 member companies. As a global leader in shaping advertising standards, IAB advocates for its members, elevates professional development, and fosters industry-wide innovation. Founded in 1996, IAB is headquartered in New York City and proudly operates with a global network that spans across 45 countries.

Requirements:

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school

• Membership in a qualifying state bar

• Experience in privacy law and commercial contract negotiation

• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills

Ready to Shape the Future of Digital Advertising?Apply now to join the IAB team and make a real impact in an organization that’s setting the standards for the digital advertising industry.