Attorney (Contract Employee)

Company: The Ad Council
Engagement Length: Approximately 6 months, with possibility to extend
Location: Fully remote position
Compensation: $10,000 monthly, paid semi-monthly

About the Ad Council:
The Ad Council is a non-profit organization that convenes creative storytellers to educate, unite, and uplift audiences by opening hearts, inspiring action, and accelerating change. For over 80 years, we have partnered with industry leaders to create iconic social impact campaigns.

Job Summary:
The Ad Council's Legal team is seeking an Attorney (Contract Employee) to provide day-to-day legal support across a range of public service campaign and operational needs. You will report to the Chief Legal Officer (CLO) and partner closely with cross-functional teams. This dynamic role requires strong judgment, clear communication with non-legal stakeholders, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.

What You'll Do:

• Draft, review, negotiate, and revise a wide range of agreements, including master services agreements, statements of work, amendments, insertion orders, vendor and technology agreements, agency and production agreements, and third-party licensing agreements.
• Support government-funded and government-adjacent initiatives, interpreting contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Identify, assess, and escalate legal and compliance risks, providing practical, business-oriented guidance.
• Advise cross-functional teams on contracting, approvals, and compliance considerations.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to advise on advertising and marketing practices, campaign creative, and talent documentation.
• Support vendor and subcontractor contracting needs.

Key Experience Areas (Must have strong experience in at least two):

• Advertising and Marketing: Advising on legal issues related to campaign development, execution, and distribution.
• Production and Talent: Drafting and advising on production and talent agreements (e.g., SAG-AFTRA).
• Technology: Supporting marketing/advertising tech platforms, reviewing SaaS agreements, and advising on vendor risk.
• Data Security and Privacy: Advising on data use, privacy, and security matters.
• Government and Regulatory Compliance: Advising on requirements for government-funded campaigns.

What You Bring:

• JD with an active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Ability to quickly learn and advise on new issues and pivot as priorities shift.
• Strong organizational and project management skills for high-volume, time-sensitive work.
• Proven ability to assess risk and support informed decision-making.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build trusted relationships across teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, translating complex legal concepts for non-legal audiences.
• Sound judgment and a solutions-oriented approach.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Comfort using modern legal technology and AI tools.

Compensation and Length of Engagement:

• Contract employee role.
• Anticipated length: Approximately 6 months, with possibility to extend.
• Compensation: $10,000 monthly, paid semi-monthly.
• Eligible for limited benefits and paid time off.

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