General Counsel

The general counsel is responsible for leading corporate strategic and tactical legal initiatives to reduce Agency liability from legal threats.  The role will partner with senior management on executing the company’s vision, goals, and strategic growth opportunities by providing effective legal guidance on their implementation and structure.  The general counsel will manage the legal function and obtain and oversee the work of any outside counsel as well as being directly involved in complex business transactions and contracts.
General Discription
Provides continuing counsel and guidance on legal matters and on legal implications of all matters
Serves as key lawyer/legal advisor on all major business transactions, including acquisitions and joint ventures
Participates in the definition and development of corporate policies, procedures and programs
Structures and manages the company’s internal legal function and staff
Oversees the selection, retention, management and evaluation of all outside counsel
Anticipates and guards against legal risks
Manages legal matters pertaining to the company
Advises on legal aspects of the company’s financing, including assessing and advising on current and future business structures and legal entities
Creates new entities and manages organization's intellectual property
Maintains knowledge of organization’s operations and legal documents
Examines and creates agreements, such as Employment, Client, Media and Vendor agreements
Manages, reviews, and supports negotiations of critical contracts including:
Clients: Master Service Agreement, Statement of Work, Media Authorization Forms
Collaborates with the media team on partner agreements, tools and Vendor agreements
People Operations: Contractor agreements and HR documentation
Implements data privacy internal policies and agreements with clients and third-party vendors
Experienced in privacy laws regarding PII, GDPR, Privacy Shield, California’s Consumer privacy law
Skills & Experience
J.D degree
8+ years in corporate or legal firm practice
5+ years’ experience with Tech, Marketing and or Digital Advertising companies
Proficient legal experience in fund investments, venture capital financing and M&A.
Knowledge of statutes, rules and regulations pertaining to businesses.
Proficient understanding of business sensitivities and confidentiality.
Customer/Client Focus
Collaboration Skills
Communication Proficiency
Leadership
Problem Solving/Analysis
Thoroughness
About PMG
PMG is a global independent digital company that seeks to inspire people and brands that anything is possible. Driven by shared success, PMG uses strategy, creative, media, and insights to deliver against its mantra of Digital Made for Humans™. Founded in Fort Worth, Texas and with offices in Austin, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, and London, PMG's work for brands like Apple, Beats by Dre, Sephora, Old Navy, Google, Cirque du Soleil and OpenTable runs across 50+ countries globally and has received top industry recognition from Cannes Lions to Adweek Media Plan of the Year.

Ranked by Deloitte, Inc., and Entrepreneur as one of the fastest growing companies in the nation, PMG has grown because of its commitment to continuous improvement, business integrity, and cultivating dynamic relationships. That's why the agency has retained 90% or more of its clients over several years, and why Ad Age ranked PMG in its annual Best Places to Work list four years in a row.