Senior Counsel, Commercial

Join Nielsen’s Legal Team: Shape the Future of Audience Measurement

Are you a passionate and business-savvy attorney eager to make a real impact in the ever-evolving media landscape? Nielsen, a global leader in audience measurement, is seeking a talented Senior Counsel to join our dynamic Legal Department. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess a keen eye for detail, and are driven to find practical solutions, we encourage you to apply!

About Nielsen

At Nielsen, we’re committed to powering a better media future for everyone. We provide powerful insights that drive our clients’ decisions and deliver exceptional results. Our global team is dedicated to capturing audience engagement with content across all platforms. As a company, we are proudly rooted in our legacy while remaining at the forefront of the media revolution. When you join Nielsen, you will be part of a team dedicated to excellence, perseverance, and making a collective impact. We champion your success because when you thrive, we do too.

The Opportunity: Senior Counsel, Audience Measurement

As Senior Counsel, you will play a pivotal role in supporting Nielsen’s Audience Measurement business. You will work on a diverse range of agreements, including product, alliance, supplier, and commercial sales agreements. This includes everything from master service agreements to statements of work, all relating to data, information, licensing, technology, market research, and software services. You’ll advise our product, data, technology, and commercial teams, helping them navigate the complex legal landscape of the media industry.

What You’ll Do

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide variety of commercial contracts, including inbound and outbound licenses, master service agreements, statements of work, data supplier and integration agreements, technology services agreements, supplier agreements, and NDAs.
• Provide legal support for product development, distribution, and sales, translating complex legal, business, and technical concepts into practical legal advice.
• Offer business-oriented legal guidance and contract interpretation to internal teams.
• Develop and implement legal templates, playbooks, and best practices to streamline contract processes.
• Manage and resolve contract disputes and provide support for litigation matters as needed.
• Assist in the development and delivery of legal training to internal stakeholders.

What You’ll Bring

• A minimum of 7-10 years of legal experience, including experience in digital media, digital advertising, ad tech, data analytics, or technology, either at a law firm or in-house.
• Proven experience negotiating complex contracts related to online media, consumer data, market research, data products, and/or software.
• Solid understanding of online, internet, and mobile communications and connected devices (e.g., IP protocol/addresses, device identifiers, cookies, content/ad delivery, APIs, SDKs).
• Working knowledge of intellectual property law and data privacy law as they relate to consumer data.
• Juris Doctor degree and excellent academic credentials.
• Exceptional contract drafting skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt quickly to constructive feedback.

Why Join Nielsen?

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on the media and advertising industry during a time of significant transformation. We are a remote-first company with an option to work in our NYC office. Nielsen offers a competitive benefits package, including health and wellness plans, a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match, a generous paid time off policy, and potential eligibility for a discretionary incentive/bonus. At Nielsen, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every employee can thrive.

The salary range for this role is between $150,000 to $220,000 depending on experience and geographic location.