Job brief:The Senior Counsel - Data & Media will serve as a strategic legal partner to The Weather Company's Enterprise Data and Media business units, reporting directly to the Deputy General Counsel. This role involves managing a broad spectrum of legal matters, with a primary focus on drafting and negotiating complex data and software licensing agreements, supporting data commercialization strategies, and guiding data privacy and governance initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess over 8 years of legal experience, including at least 5 years in-house, with substantial expertise in the technology industry, B2B engagements, and product development, enabling them to effectively navigate the company's legal needs and commercial objectives in a hybrid, Atlanta-based environment.
The impact you'll make:- Providing expert and strategic legal advice to TWC's Enterprise Data and Media lines of business, functioning as a mini-GC for these business units with the ability to manage a broad range of legal matters.
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex data licensing agreements, including inbound and outbound data licenses, and data-as-a-service arrangements.
- Structuring and negotiating software licensing agreements, hosted services agreements, and technology platform access terms.
- Supporting TWC's expanding Enterprise Data business by providing legal guidance on data commercialization strategies, data rights, usage restrictions, and downstream licensing terms.
- Handling vendor, customer, and strategic partnership arrangements across the Enterprise Data and Media portfolio.
- Developing and maintaining standard contracting templates and playbooks for recurring deal structures.
- Supporting data privacy and data governance initiatives, with particular attention to the privacy implications of TWC's data licensing and enterprise product offerings.
- Assisting with marketing legal review.
- Developing, managing, and cost-effectively overseeing relationships with outside counsel and other legal services providers.
- Providing legal support on other matters as needed by the business, with the ability to adapt quickly to new subject areas and shifting priorities.
What you've accomplished:- 8+ years of legal experience; 5+ years in-house.
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school is required.
- Must be licensed to practice law in the USA and in good standing.
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of the technology industry, including experience with technology companies, software product development, and data licensing.
- Substantial knowledge and expertise regarding B2B engagements.
- Ability to support Product and Engineering teams in software development for applications.
- Exceptional negotiation skills, with the ability to represent the company's interests effectively.
- Excellent judgment and ability to understand and manage business risks.
- Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels within and outside the organization.
Nice to have:- Law firm experience is preferred but not required.
- Experience with employment and HR-related legal matters.
- Background in regulatory compliance, including privacy and data protection regulatory frameworks.
- Experience with intellectual property matters, including trademark, copyright, patent, and trade secret issues as they arise in the ordinary course of business.
Base Salary: $210,000 - $235,000
The base salary offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region of work premises, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors.
TWCo Benefits/Perks:- Flexible Time Off program
- Hybrid work model
- Variety of medical insurance options including a $0 cost premium employee coverage
- Benefits effective day 1 of employment include competitive 401K match with no vesting requirement, national health, dental, and vision plans
- Progressive family plan benefits
- An opportunity to work for a global and industry-leading technology company
- Impactful work in a collaborative environment
