In-House Commercial Counsel

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Monks is on the lookout for a highly motivated Commercial Counsel to join the US Legal team and help with day-to-day legal matters for our content productions in the US & Canada, and related legal issues, including MSAs, SOWs, Amendments, NDAs, and influencer agreements. Have a passion for simplicity and clarity, coupled with a strong background in contract drafting and negotiation
. Be an autonomous, strategic, and adaptable attorney who thrives in a high-pressure, high-stakes environment, demonstrating agility in a digital-first setting. This role involves negotiating deals for the United States and Canada and providing practical, commercially-focused guidance and support to internal business stakeholders.

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements (e.g. MSAs, SOWs, Content & Vendor Agreements, Amendments, NDAs, etc.) to support sales, marketing, and operations.
• Work with clients and internal teams to lead negotiation of terms to align with company policies and objectives.
• Analyze and mitigate potential risks involved with specific contract terms.
• Partner with internal legal counsel across the world to create contract policies and commercial strategy to ensure the support of the business as it scales.
• Serve as primary contact for internal and external contract-related inquiries.
• Create and deliver internal training on commercial and legal processes and concepts.
• Assist with post-merger integration as related to commercial processes.
• Proactively identify new projects and goals needed to improve the legal function and work to accomplish them.
• Provide guidance and support to the global commercial team.
• Stay current on relevant industry, commercial, IP, privacy, employment, and other laws, regulations, and developments to adapt our commercial processes accordingly.
• Work on various other legal projects to support the North American and Global Legal team.
• This role will evolve as the needs of the business grows and changes.

• 7+ years of experience working on commercial transactions.
• Demonstrated experience in digital advertising, content, and media is required.
• Attention to detail is a must.
• Strong knowledge of digital content, entertainment, contract and commercial law.
• Flexibility and willingness to take on tasks in new areas of law.
• Ability to work independently and exercise excellent judgment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to relay legal concepts, policies, documents in a manner easily understood by non-lawyers.
• Flexibility to adapt and thrive in a constantly changing environment as we continue to grow our business internationally.
• Curiosity and eagerness to stay up to date on the regional legal landscape and our industry and align our goals accordingly.
• Must be able to effectively work cross-functionally with many different teams and personalities across the world.
• Licensed lawyer in good standing admitted to practice in your state of residence or be able to obtain In-House Counsel Registration for your state of residence within 3-6 months of starting the role.
• A positive attitude, ability to roll up your sleeves to get the job done and not sweat the small stuff!

At Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where a diversity of perspectives can thrive. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage qualified applicants, from all backgrounds, who are excited to contribute to our mission.

• Excellent, full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer-paid HRA.
• Generous PTO and 15 company-wide holidays.
• 401k with company contribution.
• Paid parental leave.
• Work-life balance with an emphasis on personal well-being.
• Career growth in a disruptor space & entrepreneurial opportunities within the Monks network.
• A globally diverse & inclusive culture with employee resource groups such as S4 Melanin, Pride.
  
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