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Director & Associate General Counsel, Privacy & Product

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The Trade Desk is transforming digital advertising by providing a media buying platform that enhances brand reach, accuracy, and transparency. We foster an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and authentic self-expression.

Role Overview: We seek an experienced product counsel with excellent judgment and analytical skills to advise on privacy and product legal issues, helping to build a trusted advertising ecosystem for the open internet and Connected TV.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic legal leadership and exercising sound judgment on initiatives.
• Collaborating with product and business teams from development through deployment to identify and mitigate legal risks.
• Communicating complex legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
• Educating teams on privacy issues and global privacy laws, including the use of cookies, pixels, AI/ML models, etc.
• Improving legal and compliance processes collaboratively.

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and active membership in good standing in relevant states.
• 12+ years of legal experience, preferably with expertise in digital advertising, privacy laws, and technology.
• Strong understanding of US state privacy laws and global privacy regulations.
• Excellent critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice and build trusted relationships.

Note: The Trade Desk is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws. The salary range for this role is $201,100—$368,700 USD, with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, 401k, stock options, and more. For accommodations during the application process, contact ...@thetradedesk.com.