Kepler Group
Overview
Kepler executes engineered marketing, where every message and ad delivered helps create a more personalized and productive relationship between brands and their consumers. We provide services as an agency of record, an in-house team, or a hybrid, leveraging data and technology across all paid digital media and data-driven CRM channels. Kepler is recognized as a great place to work. AdAge named Kepler among the Best Places to Work in 2022, validating our investment in our team and clients. We are seeking a Commercial Counsel to support our U.S. kyu Pulse entities with day-to-day legal matters, focusing on commercial contracting and business transactions. The role collaborates with our agencies and their clients to facilitate deal-making while protecting our business interests. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment and understands the legal challenges of modern advertising and technology companies. This position offers significant growth opportunities and exposure to multiple companies within our network. Note: Kepler is a people-first organization. If this role interests you but you do not meet every box, we encourage you to apply; you may be a strong candidate for this role or other opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Contracting (70%) Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of commercial agreements for multiple kyu Pulse entities, including client services agreements, master services agreements, statements of work, vendor contracts, privacy, and partnership agreements Support deal structuring and risk assessment for complex, multi-jurisdictional client engagements Collaborate with business development teams to close deals efficiently while maintaining appropriate risk management Develop and maintain contract templates and playbooks to streamline the contracting process Manage contract lifecycle from negotiation through execution and renewal Product & Service Development Support (20%) Advise on legal aspects of new product and service launches across multiple kyu Pulse entities Support innovation initiatives and emerging technology implementations Review and negotiate technology licensing agreements, software development contracts, and platform partnerships General Multi-Company Support (10%) Lead cross-functional legal initiatives spanning multiple kyu Pulse entities Support strategic business development projects and new market expansion efforts Assist with regulatory compliance projects affecting multiple companies Participate in process improvement and legal operations initiatives Handle ad hoc legal matters and special assignments as they arise Support privacy and data protection compliance initiatives Provide training to business teams on legal and compliance matters
Required Skills and Experience
Education: J.D. from an accredited law school Experience: 3-5 years of commercial law experience, preferably in-house at a technology, media, or professional services company Bar Admission: Licensed to practice law in the U.S. Contract Expertise: Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, with particular strength in services agreements Business Acumen: Strong understanding of business operations and ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders Technology: Proficiency with contract management systems and legal technology tools
Desired Skills and Experience
Experience in advertising, marketing services, creative agencies, or advertising technology Familiarity with digital media, content licensing, and intellectual property matters Experience with international commercial transactions Background in privacy and data protection law (CCPA, GDPR, etc.) Previous experience supporting creative or professional services businesses Understanding of agency-client relationships and industry-standard terms
Total Compensation
Base Salary (USD): $150,000 - $190,000 Target Annualized Discretionary Bonus: 10% Target Total Cash (USD): $165,000 - $209,000 Healthcare/Dental/Vision Unlimited PTO 401k Contributions $75/mo Wellness Stipend $2,000/yr Annual Tuition Stipend Parental Leave - 16 week primary caregiver / 6 week secondary caregiver leave Annual Work From Anywhere 4 weeks per year
Professional and legal reminders: Kepler is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected status. We may collect demographic information for equal opportunity monitoring as described in our policies. If you believe you belong to any protected categories, please respond in accordance with applicable law and our internal guidelines. This content is provided for compliance purposes and does not affect your application.
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Kepler executes engineered marketing, where every message and ad delivered helps create a more personalized and productive relationship between brands and their consumers. We provide services as an agency of record, an in-house team, or a hybrid, leveraging data and technology across all paid digital media and data-driven CRM channels. Kepler is recognized as a great place to work. AdAge named Kepler among the Best Places to Work in 2022, validating our investment in our team and clients. We are seeking a Commercial Counsel to support our U.S. kyu Pulse entities with day-to-day legal matters, focusing on commercial contracting and business transactions. The role collaborates with our agencies and their clients to facilitate deal-making while protecting our business interests. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment and understands the legal challenges of modern advertising and technology companies. This position offers significant growth opportunities and exposure to multiple companies within our network. Note: Kepler is a people-first organization. If this role interests you but you do not meet every box, we encourage you to apply; you may be a strong candidate for this role or other opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Contracting (70%) Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of commercial agreements for multiple kyu Pulse entities, including client services agreements, master services agreements, statements of work, vendor contracts, privacy, and partnership agreements Support deal structuring and risk assessment for complex, multi-jurisdictional client engagements Collaborate with business development teams to close deals efficiently while maintaining appropriate risk management Develop and maintain contract templates and playbooks to streamline the contracting process Manage contract lifecycle from negotiation through execution and renewal Product & Service Development Support (20%) Advise on legal aspects of new product and service launches across multiple kyu Pulse entities Support innovation initiatives and emerging technology implementations Review and negotiate technology licensing agreements, software development contracts, and platform partnerships General Multi-Company Support (10%) Lead cross-functional legal initiatives spanning multiple kyu Pulse entities Support strategic business development projects and new market expansion efforts Assist with regulatory compliance projects affecting multiple companies Participate in process improvement and legal operations initiatives Handle ad hoc legal matters and special assignments as they arise Support privacy and data protection compliance initiatives Provide training to business teams on legal and compliance matters
Required Skills and Experience
Education: J.D. from an accredited law school Experience: 3-5 years of commercial law experience, preferably in-house at a technology, media, or professional services company Bar Admission: Licensed to practice law in the U.S. Contract Expertise: Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, with particular strength in services agreements Business Acumen: Strong understanding of business operations and ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders Technology: Proficiency with contract management systems and legal technology tools
Desired Skills and Experience
Experience in advertising, marketing services, creative agencies, or advertising technology Familiarity with digital media, content licensing, and intellectual property matters Experience with international commercial transactions Background in privacy and data protection law (CCPA, GDPR, etc.) Previous experience supporting creative or professional services businesses Understanding of agency-client relationships and industry-standard terms
Total Compensation
Base Salary (USD): $150,000 - $190,000 Target Annualized Discretionary Bonus: 10% Target Total Cash (USD): $165,000 - $209,000 Healthcare/Dental/Vision Unlimited PTO 401k Contributions $75/mo Wellness Stipend $2,000/yr Annual Tuition Stipend Parental Leave - 16 week primary caregiver / 6 week secondary caregiver leave Annual Work From Anywhere 4 weeks per year
Professional and legal reminders: Kepler is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected status. We may collect demographic information for equal opportunity monitoring as described in our policies. If you believe you belong to any protected categories, please respond in accordance with applicable law and our internal guidelines. This content is provided for compliance purposes and does not affect your application.
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