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DISQO is an audience insights platform where members, real people, share information that improves human experience.
The Role
Responsible for legal support across various aspects of the business, including privacy compliance, contract negotiation, and strategic guidance while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Summary Generated by Built In
DISQO’s mission is to build the world’s most trusted ad measurement platform that fuels brand growth.
The world’s largest brands, agencies, and media companies trust DISQO for expert insight and AI-driven intelligence about their advertising performance across all platforms. We capture people’s sentiments and journeys, connecting them with the brands they value and the media they consume. With this identity-based approach, brands gain more accurate and authentic insight so they can create more meaningful interactions.
Joining DISQO Nation means becoming part of a community that champions speed, innovation, and continuous growth. We invest deeply in our talent, empowering our teams to reach their highest potential. Together, we are shaping the future of work at DISQO—defined by performance, purpose, and impact.
We show up each day with curiosity and ambition, committed to learning, accelerating growth, and making a lasting difference. Grounded in our values and principles, we lead and collaborate to elevate performance, accountability, and excellence at every level of the organization. And through it all, we make sure to have fun along the way.
Who We’re Looking For: DISQO is looking for an experienced, versatile and practical Associate General Counsel with at least 8 years of relevant experience. This role is a crucial part of DISQO as it enters its next phase of growth and innovation - transforming how brands measure, understand and optimize advertising performance - and will serve as a trusted partner across all departments with a broad and diverse range of responsibilities.
The Associate General Counsel will work cross-functionally within DISQO to develop and implement scalable programs and processes - focusing on strategic contracts (service-related, SaaS, and technology agreements), privacy and compliance issues, marketing, employment and a broad range of other legal and business matters impacting DISQO. This role requires a unique skillset.
The ideal candidate must not only bring the legal experience and drive needed to thrive in a fast-paced organization, but also strong business acumen to be able to assess real-world risk and provide practical, strategic guidance. Reporting to and working with DISQO’s Chief Legal Officer, you will be a trusted partner to all teams within DISQO, having a critical impact on the entirety of the business.
What you get to do:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and serve as a key point of contact to provide legal support for all aspects of the business
- Work on significant and essential transactions and programs such as privacy, regulatory and compliance, U.S. and international business partnerships
- Draft, review, and negotiate master agreements with enterprise customers and work closely with our Sales organization to close high value revenue deals
- Develop creative solutions to support business needs while mitigating risk in a constantly evolving industry and with complex and evolving legal regulations
- Support consumer privacy initiatives, such as those related to GDPR, CCPA, and COPPA, including the management of a worldwide privacy program for both end user facing services and clients
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of policies, forms, trainings, and processes to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with US, European, and other international laws and regulations
- Draft and negotiate contracts, including strategic partnership agreements, with the ability to solve problems effectively and efficiently in a business-friendly manner and fast-paced environment
- Partner with internal teams to review new uses of personal data to ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws and best industry practices.
- Remain up-to-date and advise on relevant industry, consumer protection, advertising, IP, and privacy and data security laws, regulations and developments to provide an ongoing ability to provide sound legal and compliance advice.
- Ensure compliance with US and international laws and regulations dealing with privacy, data protection, content regulation, consumer protection, accessibility, cybersecurity, and advertising.
- Collaborate in the drafting, updating and maintaining of various DISQO forms, standard terms and public-facing documents.
- Develop trusted relationships with all internal teams and create and/or improve internal processes to help both the legal function as well as the business generally.
- Provide legal analyses of applicable laws, regulations and industry guidelines, including in areas of privacy/personal data.
What you bring to the role:
- At least 8 years of combined, relevant experience as in-house counsel within a start-up and/or with a major law firm
- Excellent legal and business judgment with the ability to think critically, strategically, and creatively; ability to appropriately analyze and determine practical, real-world risks is crucial
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to provide innovative and clear solutions to complex problems while managing multiple projects
- Able to communicate (verbal and written) effectively on complex issues; ability to explain complex legal matters in plain language and balance between benefits and practical risks to DISQO
- Excellent drafting and negotiating skills, and mastery of the practice of less is more in contracts
- Business-minded: ability to understand business goals to analyze risk and generate pragmatic and effective solutions to help meet those goals
- Ability to take initiative, prioritize and balance multiple tasks in a very fast-paced environment without the need for micro-management; a strong desire to roll up your sleeves and do what it takes to get the job done
- Attention to detail, business-friendly, and a fantastic teammate and team player who is able to think creatively and accommodate tight deadlines
- Experience working on privacy and data protection matters, including knowledge of and experience with US and global privacy and cybersecurity laws, including CCPA/CPRA and GDPR
- Familiarity and/or experience in the fields of consumer insights and marketing is a plus
- Ability to manage and work with outside counsel in both a domestic and international setting
- Current license to practice law in California
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At DISQO, we pride ourselves on having a positive, performance-oriented workplace that includes a flexible hybrid approach, competitive medical benefits, and an amazing vacation policy. Read more about our culture on Glassdoor.
You can learn more about what’s happening at DISQO by visiting the DISQO Company Blog.
Perks & Benefits:
·100% covered Medical/Dental/Vision for employee, competitive dependent coverage
·Stock options
·401K
·Generous PTO policy
·Team offsites, social events & happy hours
·Life Insurance
·Health FSA
·Commuter FSA (for hybrid employees)
·Catered lunch and fully stocked kitchen
·Paid Maternity/Paternity leave
·Disability Insurance
·Travel Assistance Program
·24/7 Counseling Services offered to Employees
Note: The benefits noted above are for full time US based employees only.
DISQO is an equal opportunity employer. Discovery, innovation, and growth are possible when we open ourselves to new possibilities, perspectives, and approaches. That’s why, at DISQO, we welcome, support, and empower individuals from diverse backgrounds. Exceptional teams are rooted in extraordinary people, each with a unique story and a compelling set of skills. DISQO does not discriminate against employees based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, age, disability, pregnancy (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), genetic information, protected military or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
*Recruiting firms that submit resumes to DISQO without first entering into a written contract will not be entitled to any compensation on candidates referred by that firm.
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The Company
What We Do
DISQO’s mission is to build the world’s most trusted ad measurement platform that fuels brand growth. The world’s largest brands, agencies, and media companies trust DISQO for expert insight and AI-driven intelligence about their advertising performance across all platforms. We capture people’s sentiments and journeys, connecting them with the brands they value and the media they consume. With this identity-based approach, brands gain more accurate and authentic insight so they can create more meaningful interactions.
Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Los Angeles, DISQO is recognized as a hyper-growth tech startup and one of the best places to work in the US, with more than 270 team members globally. Follow @DISQO on LinkedIn and Twitter/X.
Why Work With Us
At DISQO, we don’t just hire talent—we champion it. We unlock potential, fuel growth, and raise the bar. Our culture thrives on curiosity, creativity, and courage. Respect is non-negotiable, collaboration is instinctive, and impact is expected. Here, you grow, lead, and redefine what’s possible.
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DISQO Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
In 2023, we implemented a structured hybrid model for employees who live within 50 miles of any of our physical offices (Glendale, CA/New York, NY/Yerevan, Armenia). All other employees are encouraged to visit offices.
Typical time on-site:
Flexible
