Commercial Counsel, Platform and Technology

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.

The Legal Team is Snap’s dedicated in-house law firm, risk consultant, advocate, thought partner, and all-around advisor. This team helps Snap do the right thing the right way, make better decisions, understand and manage risks, and creatively navigate challenges, both external and internal. We partner with Snap team members on a wide array of matters, including privacy, product, IP, commercial transactions, corporate governance, employment, acquisitions, litigation, policy, and social impact. We value the power of diversity, as we continually strive to build an innovative and inclusive leadership culture centered on Snap's values of Kind, Smart, and Creative.

We’re looking for a Commercial Counsel to join Snap Inc.! As a member of the Commercial Legal team and working from our Santa Monica, CA headquarters; San Francisco or New York offices, you’ll play a key role in Snap’s commercial transactions and advise teams throughout the company globally on legal issues spanning the breadth of Snap’s products and services. 

What you’ll do:

• Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret a broad range of global commercial agreements, with emphasis on strategic partnerships in telecommunications, AI, AR, hardware, wearables, and adtech

• Advise on complex cross-border matters, including data privacy, AI, intellectual property, regulatory compliance, net neutrality, technology integrations (SDKs, APIs, data licensing), distribution, and co-marketing arrangements

• Assist with deal flow for various business teams – including strategic sourcing, operations, platform safety, finance, IT, and policy – and provide support for general commercial matters

• Deliver practical, strategic, and timely counsel to business and product leaders on commercial transactions and risk mitigation

• Develop and refine contract templates, online terms, policies, and scalable processes to support new products and market expansion

• Support additional initiatives and projects as directed by Commercial Legal leadership

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent analytical, communication, organizational, negotiation, and drafting skills

• Excellent legal and business judgment, critical thinking, and the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization and both independently and collaboratively

• Ability to identify and resolve legal issues quickly and accommodate tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work across multiple time zones and jurisdictions

• Ability to use AI resources to drive accuracy and efficiency in daily work

Minimum Qualifications:

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school

• Active membership in a United States state bar, or otherwise qualified to be a registered in-house counsel under California’s multi-jurisdictional practice program

• 6+ years of practicing law in-house or at a law firm

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience advising on commercial technology transactions, ideally with a focus on strategic partnerships in-house at an internet, media, telecoms, or technology company

• Experience working for or with companies in the telecom industry, e.g., OEMs, carriers, mobile platforms, and network solutions

• Experience advising technology companies on B2C regulatory, product regulatory, and/or data privacy issues

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information.

"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week. 

At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example, the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where applicable).

Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!

Compensation

In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.

Zone A (CA, WA, NYC):

The base salary range for this position is $209,000-$313,000 annually.

 

Zone B:

The base salary range for this position is $199,000-$297,000 annually.

Zone C:

The base salary range for this position is $178,000-$266,000 annually.

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.