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Commercial & IP Counsel

StackAdaptCanada; United StatesLegal Dept
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
20 Jul 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

StackAdapt is seeking a Commercial & IP Counsel to join the legal department on a remote-first basis for applicants located in Canada or the United States. This professional will provide legal guidance for the company's AI-powered marketing orchestration platform and various programmatic products.

Key Responsibilities

Draft, negotiate, and interpret contracts with clients and ad tech ecosystem partners, including Supply Path Optimization agreements and data sharing vendor agreements.
Manage and negotiate IAB terms and conditions, alongside reviewing agreements for AI and automation vendors covering model and data licensing.
Partner with and manage global external counsel across all intellectual property litigation, strategy, and regulatory matters.
Direct complex patent litigation, handle enforcement actions, prepare claim charts, and negotiate IP licenses.
Advise management on overall intellectual property strategy by overseeing patentability, freedom-to-operate, and infringement analyses.
Work alongside internal research and development teams to identify patentable inventions, guide portfolio development, and provide training on IP best practices.
Provide comprehensive legal and regulatory guidance during the design and launch of programmatic and martech features.
Support the privacy team on data governance matters involving bid-stream, impression, and third-party data.

Requirements

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
Call to the Bar in one or more Canadian provinces or one or more United States states, with an active license to practice law.
Minimum of 6 years of legal experience, preferably within the technology sector.
At least 3 years of experience in an in-house commercial role.
At least 3 years of complex litigation experience.
Strong aptitude for complex technology and a desire to learn the functioning of the ad tech ecosystem.
Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills to manage disputes and advise senior leadership.
Ability to handle complex cases and meet litigation deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
Strong drafting and negotiation skills for commercial agreements.
Demonstrated appetite for adopting automation and AI tools to drive efficiency and consistency in legal workflows.

Nice to Have

Certified Information Privacy Professional certification.
Experience with AI-related legal and governance issues in ad tech, martech, or similar technology platforms.
Fluency with AI and automation tools in a modern legal function.

Skills and Tools

Commercial agreement drafting and negotiation
Intellectual property and patent litigation management
Product counselling for programmatic and AI technologies
Data governance and privacy support
AI and automation tools for legal workflows

Salary and Benefits

Canada base salary band: $200,000 to $275,000 CAD.
USA base salary band: $220,000 to $302,500 USD.
Retirement, 401K, and global pension savings options.
Competitive paid time off packages, including birthdays off.
Comprehensive mental health care program and health benefits from day one of employment.
Work from home reimbursements and optional global WeWork membership.
Parental leave program and support for personal development initiatives such as conferences, courses, and books.

About the Company

StackAdapt is a leading technology company that empowers marketers to reach, engage, and convert audiences with precision across programmatic advertising and marketing channels. Recognized as a G2 Top Software winner for 2026 and one of the best workplaces for young talent, the organization embraces AI and automation across its business operations.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official StackAdapt careers page to submit an application for this remote position.

Questions candidates ask

What is the location requirement for the Commercial & IP Counsel role?

This is a remote-first position open to applicants currently located in Canada or the United States.

How many years of experience are required for this position?

Candidates must have at least 6 years of legal experience, which should include a minimum of 3 years in an in-house commercial role and 3 years of complex litigation experience.

What educational qualifications are needed?

Applicants must hold a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and possess an active license to practice law in one or more Canadian provinces or US states.

What is the compensation range for candidates in Canada and the US?

The base salary band for Canada is $200,000 to $275,000 CAD, and for the USA, it is $220,000 to $302,500 USD.

What qualifications are preferred but not mandatory?

Preferred qualifications include a Certified Information Privacy Professional certification, experience with AI-related legal and governance issues in technology platforms, and fluency with AI and automation tools in a legal function.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official StackAdapt careers page.

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