Legal Counsel
Vibe.co
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New York City • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $200,000 - $275,000 per year
About the role
- Negotiate high-stakes MSAs and DPAs with global clients — structured to keep sales cycles fast and risk contained
- Direct outside counsel on corporate and specialized legal matters, keeping external spend focused and efficient
- Build automated contract workflows that scale with Vibe's growth across new markets and verticals
- Serve as Vibe's Data Protection Officer — own our GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and SOC2 compliance programs end-to-end
- Run privacy impact assessments for new product features, particularly around recommendation and creative engines
- Handle complex data-sharing inquiries from enterprise partners with speed and precision
- Build legal playbooks for Vibe to safely enter regulated verticals — gambling, pharma, and beyond
- Maintain continuous compliance across SOC2 and regional standards; audit before regulators do
- Track global regulatory shifts in streaming TV advertising and keep Vibe's infrastructure ahead of the curve
Requirements
- 10+ years of post-qualification experience in corporate law, with a heavy focus on data‑driven businesses where data privacy is core to the product (ideally AdTech, streaming TV advertising, MarTech, FinTech, large-scale consumer platforms)
- Deep hands-on expertise in GDPR and US privacy law (CCPA/CPRA) — you've lived these frameworks, not just reviewed them
- Proven track record negotiating commercial contracts with Tier 1 global brands and agencies
- Experience leading a technology company through SOC2, ISO 27001, or equivalent certification
Benefits
- Base Compensation: $200K - $275K (Experience dependent)
- Variable pay — based on objectives you hit. No arbitrary targets.
- Hybrid flexibility — We're in NYC's Flatiron District and our team is in 3x a week!
- Full health coverage — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with matching — We invest in your future, not just your output.
- Unlimited PTO — Take the time you need. We measure results, not hours.
- Parental leave — Paid leave for all parents
- Annual offsite — The whole team, once a year, somewhere worth the trip.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
contract negotiationdata protectionGDPR complianceCCPA complianceSOC2 complianceprivacy impact assessmentsautomated contract workflowslegal playbooksdata-sharing inquiriescorporate law
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationnegotiationorganizational skillsproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingattention to detailefficiencycollaborationadaptability
Certifications
SOC2ISO 27001JD (Juris Doctor)bar admissionCIPP/US (Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States)CIPM (Certified Information Privacy Manager)CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)CIPP/E (Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe)