Legal Counsel

About the role

Samba, a media intelligence company, is seeking a sharp, business‑oriented attorney to join its legal team. The Legal Counsel will work at the intersection of technology, data, and media, advising on high‑impact commercial deals and supporting cross‑functional initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including data licensing, SaaS, technology licensing, publisher and platform partnerships, agency and brand agreements, and strategic data‑sharing arrangements.
• Serve as the legal partner to Sales, Business Development, and Partnerships, moving deals forward quickly while protecting Samba’s interests.
• Assist with corporate transactional matters and vendor procurement contracting across software, services, and infrastructure.
• Advise on data‑privacy and compliance considerations (CCPA, GDPR, contractual data‑use restrictions) embedded in commercial relationships.
• Build and maintain scalable contract templates, playbooks, and fallback positions.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Data teams on legal questions related to data use, technology, and new product launches.
• Identify and manage legal risk across Samba’s commercial operations.

Required profile

• J.D. from a well‑regarded law school and active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 3‑5 years of experience at a top‑tier law firm or in‑house legal department, focused on commercial contracting, technology transactions, or data licensing.
• Strong command of contract structure, negotiation strategy, and risk allocation in complex B2B agreements.
• Comfortable advising on data‑privacy frameworks and their practical implications in commercial deals.
• Proven ability to juggle multiple deals and deliver practical, business‑first legal advice under tight deadlines.
• Excellent drafting, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Prior exposure to ad tech, data, or digital media sectors is a strong plus.

Required skills

What we offer

• Direct involvement with business teams on revenue‑driving deals.
• Opportunity to work in a lean, high‑trust legal team where work moves the needle.
• Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits.