Legal Counsel

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Helsinki
Hybrid
3-5 Years Experience
AdTech • Artificial Intelligence • Digital Media • Marketing Tech • Social Media • Software • Generative AI
Building the Smartly Advertising Platform to drive profitable growth throughout the entire advertising process.
The Role
As a Legal Counsel, you will draft and negotiate contracts, handle legal issues, provide advice to various teams, and improve legal processes within a high-growth technology company.
Summary Generated by Built In

Are you interested in being a strategic part of an international legal team in a high-growth technology company? We are looking for a sharp, humble, and agile person to join our legal team as a legal counsel in Helsinki.

You will be a part of our global legal team and report directly to the Group’s General Counsel. 
Please note that the position will be filled either in the Americas or in Finland.

As a Legal Counsel at Smartly, You Will:

  • Prepare, draft, review, and negotiate customer, partner, and vendor contracts and other legal documents
  • Handle administration and resolution of legal issues that arise in the business
  • Anticipate and mitigate potential legal problems within the organization and reduce potential areas of risk
  • Provide strategic business-oriented advice guidance and support to our sales, customer success, product and engineering, leadership, finance, people, and operations teams
  • Drive the continuous improvement of our legal processes

What We’re Looking For:

  • A law degree and an active license in your jurisdiction of practice, that is in good standing for the entire period.
  • 3+ years of experience with a broad range of legal areas.
  • Specific experience with SaaS and online advertising related legal issues is desirable.
  • Experience in commercial contracts and data protection is highly valued.
  • Proven ability to convey complex legal concepts clearly to senior business leaders and stakeholders.
  • Strong deal-making skills, encompassing more than just legal negotiations—the ability to drive business outcomes.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and adeptness at handling multiple projects under tight deadlines.
  • A collaborative, hands-on approach—willingness to contribute to various tasks and topics as needed.
  • Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written, along with strong interpersonal abilities.
  • Availability to work from our Helsinki office at least three days per week.

What We Offer You:

  • Inclusive Culture: Join a team of over 800 Smartlies representing more than 60 nationalities across 24 locations in 13 countries, we foster a culture built on trust, transparency, and open feedback.
  • Global Impact: Be part of a company making a global impact, directly influencing our customers and business growth.
  • Wellbeing Focus: Enjoy generous healthcare packages, mental health services, and a healthy work-life balance with paid holidays and family leave.
  • Total Rewards: Benefit from equity options, performance-based rewards, competitive compensation, and ample career development opportunities.
  • Hybrid Workplace: Experience a hybrid work model, balancing office and remote work, with the option to work abroad for up to 30 days.

Smartly is committed to being the best place to work for growth-minded individuals to thrive - explore more in our Culture Handbook!

What to Expect from Our Recruitment Experience:

  • Meet the Recruiter
  • Meet the Manager
  • Meet the Team
  • Meet the Leadership in a Final Meeting

Apply Now and Shape Your Future with Smartly!

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Meet Smartly

Smartly is the AI-powered advertising technology company transforming ad experiences for brands and their consumers. Our comprehensive advertising platform seamlessly integrates the capabilities of media, creative, and intelligence to power more than 800 billion impressions and generate more than 300 billion creatives annually, delivering tangible business outcomes for brands and advertisers. We are the only company managing creative and media for 700+ brands worldwide and $5B in ad spend across the largest media platforms, including Facebook, Google, Instagram, Pinterest, Snap, and TikTok. Our end-to-end technology, unmatched access to media platforms and exceptional customer service help Fortune 500 brands to reach and engage consumers and learn what performs best.
Smartly is a multinational and diverse team of 650+ Smartlies from 60+ nationalities, working in 13 countries. Together, we want to create and maintain an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and heard. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach is at the heart of it.

Visit Smartly.io to learn more.

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The Company
HQ: Helsinki
805 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

Smartly is the leading AI-powered advertising technology company transforming ad experiences for brands and their consumers.

Our comprehensive advertising platform seamlessly integrates the capabilities of media, creative, and intelligence to power more than 800 billion impressions and generate more than 300 billion creatives annually, delivering tangible business outcomes for brands and advertisers.

We are the only company managing creative and media for 600+ brands worldwide and $5B in ad spend across the largest media platforms, including Facebook, Google, Instagram, Pinterest, Snap, and TikTok.

Our end-to-end technology, unmatched access to media platforms and exceptional customer service help Fortune 500 brands and advertisers to reach and engage consumers and learn what performs best. Visit Smartly.io to learn more.

Why Work With Us

As a fast-paced growth company, we offer opportunities to maximize learning and amplify impact. Our culture and values have always been the secret sauce of our growth. They define how we aspire to build our adtech product, whom we hire and reward, and how we work towards a shared vision. Join us in revolutionizing the future of digital advertising!

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Smartly Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

We are a hybrid workplace where Smartlies have the flexibility to work at the office, from home, or a bit of both. We also offer programs for short-term remote work globally.

Typical time on-site: Flexible
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