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Job type full-time
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Company description
Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goodsWe build, power, and evolve the tools and technologies that connect entrepreneurs with buyers around the worldAs an etsy employee, you’ll tackle unique problems alongside talented coworkers committed to keeping commerce humanWe`re large enough that you`ll focus on meaningful, complex challenges, but small enough that you can make a rewarding impact.
Job description
We are looking for a senior counsel, marketing & commercialIn this role you will use your experience in marketing and advertising law to help manage key business and marketing functionsDo you have a background advising internal clients on branding, assets, licensing, marketing, advertising compliance, and related commercial transactions with agencies, advertisers, and technology providers? if so, this could be an excellent match.
Our team supports each of the four brands within our existing ‘family of brands’ so there will be opportunity to partner with and support each of reverb, elo7 and depop as well as etsy.com.
This is a full-time positionWe are considering remote candidates based in the us for this positionEtsy offers three different work modes to meet the variety of needs and preferences of our team: flex mode for candidates who are comfortable traveling to an office location 2+ times per week, remote mode, and office-based modeLearn more about our flexible work modes and vaccination policy here.
About the role
In this role you will:
Advise and identify risks to marketing and product teams as they promote and design exciting products and tools.
Balance commercial, marketing, compliance and privacy concerns, including advertising campaigns (us and internationally) with social media reviews, and consumer and business insights.
Evaluate risks and opportunities related to a company’s media assets and priorities, including marketing campaigns, influencers, sag-aftra concerns, content production, technology partnerships, merchandising vetting, music licensing, and content distribution.
Answer new questions, solving uncharted problems.
Work collaboratively with teams to meet the needs of our fast-paced environment, and raising matters when needed to internal partners/groups.
Navigate marketplace issues, including: privacy (us and international regs), intermediary liability, ad technologies, cookies and trackers, eu and ftc regulations, coppa, accessibility, saas and iaas, and more.
Review, draft and negotiate a wide range of us & international commercial agreements (especially experience negotiating indemnities, limitations of liability, intellectual property rights, saas agreements, etc).
Of course, this is just a sample of the kinds of work this role will require! you should assume that your role will encompass other tasks, too, and that your job duties and responsibilities may change from time to time at etsy`s discretion, or otherwise applicable with local law.
Qualifications
About you
Ideally you`ll bring:
7+ years experience, at both a law firm and in-house, dealing with issues related to marketing and advertising for tech and/or e-commerce companies.
Jd and are admitted to a state bar (preferably ny or ca) and are qualified to work in-house in new york.
History of being the trusted legal contact for creating and publishing advertising campaigns reaching audiences in various media, tv commercials and social media posts.
Effective communicator, verbally and in writingHistory of speaking with technical minds and business leaders without legal jargonPassionate about clearly articulating risk and strategies to mitigate risk to clients and executives.
Embrace goal setting and accountability.
Excellent business, negotiation and presentation skillsYou can read a spreadsheet, build a deck, analyze, and communicate information to others.
Skilled at identifying, understanding, and managing international legal and regulatory risks related to our business.
Bilingual/multilingual is a plus (english/spanish/portuguese).
The most important quality for success on the etsy legal team is good judgmentKnowing when to say “no”, “yes” or “maybe`You are mindful that the company is your client, and you advocate for the protection of your client.
A trust in and commitment to etsy`s vision, mission and values.
Additional information
What`s next
If you`re interested in joining the team at etsy, please send a coverletter and resume telling us why you`d be right for the positionAs you`vehopefully seen already, etsy is a place that values individuality andvarietyWe don`t want you to be like everyone else - we want you to belike you! so write to us and tell us what you`re all about.
Our promise
At etsy, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makesus a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient companyWeencourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences toapplyEtsy is an equal opportunity employerWe do not discriminate on thebasis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexualorientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability,gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or caregiver status,veteran status, or any other legally protected statusWe will ensure thatindividuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations toparticipate in the job application and interview process, to performessential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges ofemploymentWhile etsy supports visa sponsorship, sponsorship opportunitiesmay be limited to certain roles and skillsets.
For u.sRoles only:
Many etsy roles are open to remote candidates, and you`ll be able to identify which ones within the location header of each job descriptionWe`re open to remote hires from all u.sStates except hawaii and alaskaFor candidates who will work remotely from colorado, visit this link for information related to colorado`s equal pay for equal work act.
