Corporate Attorney

Job title: Corporate Attorney

About the Role

The Trade Desk is seeking an experienced corporate attorney to serve as a trusted advisor on corporate, securities, and transactional matters, collaborating with cross-functional teams across Corporate Development, Finance, Investor Relations, Equity, Business Development, and Client Services. The role will help lead M&A, strategic transactions, and related financings, while advising on governance, SEC compliance, and scalable legal processes for a high-growth public company.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to Corporate Development, Finance, Investor Relations, Equity, Business Development, and Client Services teams on complex, high-impact matters, delivering practical, business-focused legal solutions.

• Advise on corporate and securities law matters for a public company, including the preparation and review of SEC filings, disclosure controls and procedures, and compliance with stock exchange listing requirements.

• Lead and support M&A, strategic transactions, and related financings from diligence through closing and integration, including transaction structuring; drafting and negotiating definitive agreements; managing outside counsel; advising on integration-related legal, governance, and risk issues; and supporting equity and debt financings and strategic venture investments in partnership with Corporate Development and Finance teams.

• Partner closely with Investor Relations, Equity, and People teams on equity-related matters, including equity plan administration, employment-related equity arrangements, ESPPs, and related disclosure issues, providing clear, risk-balanced guidance aligned with business objectives.

• Structure, draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial and strategic agreements, including joint business proposals, advertising agreements, NDAs, and other complex commercial contracts.

• Advise senior leaders on corporate governance and executive compensation matters, company policies, global entity management, ESG, and evolving legal and regulatory requirements, while proactively identifying opportunities to enhance corporate legal processes, scalability and operational efficiency.

• Monitor and assess legislative and regulatory developments affecting the company, providing actionable guidance to internal stakeholders on risk, compliance and strategic implications.

• Demonstrate leadership within the legal team by collaborating with other attorneys, setting best practices, and contributing to the development of a collaborative, solutions-oriented legal culture.

• What We're Looking For

• 8+ years of in-house experience, or a combination of in-house and experience at an internationally/nationally recognized law firm experience.

• Admitted to practice in New York or California or eligible to register as In-House Counsel in New York or California.

• Juris Doctorate from a top U.S. law school.

• Significant experience in corporate, securities, and transactional matters, including M&A and equity and debt financings, gained in a leading law firm and/or in-house environment; experience with equity compensation and tax matters preferred.

• Experience with post-merger integration and scaling legal processes in a growing company environment is a plus.

• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with senior business leaders on complex, fast-moving transactions.

• Strong legal skills, including significant experience structuring, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of corporate and commercial technology agreements.

• Proven ability to balance legal risk with business objectives in a fast-paced environment and communicate complex legal concepts clearly and effectively to non-legal stakeholders.

• Excellent business judgment and a strong commitment to delivering timely, high-quality legal advice and work product.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, grounded in kindness, humility, and approachability.

• The Trade Desk does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of The Trade Desk. The Trade Desk is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. The Trade Desk will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.

• Nice to Have

• Optional/preferred qualifications (only if mentioned)

• Compensation & Benefits

• The posting does not specify a salary range or specific benefits. The company notes commitment to professional development and equal opportunity.