Senior Counsel - Commercial Transactions

About the Role

Momentum is a fast-growing, mid-sized, digital commerce company dedicated to building responsible, data-driven platforms and solutions that power the future of digital commerce. We are seeking an experienced Senior Counsel to join our Legal team in New York City or Dallas, TX.

This is a senior commercial legal role within Momentum’s Legal Department, serving as the lead legal advisor on complex commercial transactions, primarily supporting PMG, one of our portfolio companies.  PMG is a leading independent digital marketing and technology company that partners with many of the world’s most recognized brands to deliver integrated media, creative, technology, and commerce solutions.

The role combines sophisticated commercial contracting with strategic legal counseling, partnering closely with other members of the Legal Department’s Contracts Team and business leaders to structure and execute high-value client relationships while helping scale the Legal Department’s commercial contracting function.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience negotiating agreements with Fortune 500 companies, strong commercial judgment, international contracting exposure, and a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach. Experience working in advertising, social media, and digital media environments is strongly preferred.

This position is based in our New York City office and requires in-office attendance a minimum of three days per week, plus inter-office travel as required.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Contracting & Negotiation

• Lead end-to-end negotiation, drafting, and execution of complex and high-value agreements (e.g. client-facing Master Services Agreements), while owning deal strategy and execution.
• Serve as the lead legal advisor on complex commercial transactions, partnering directly with PMG’s senior business leaders to help develop deal structures, negotiation strategy, and practical legal and commercial risk assessments to help achieve business objectives.
• Act as the escalation point for complex contractual issues and provide practical, business-oriented solutions.

Contract Operations & Process Improvement

• Establish and refine contract playbooks, templates, fallback positions, and negotiation frameworks to improve consistency, scalability, and efficiency.
• Partner with other members of the Legal Department’s Contracts Team to enhance Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) processes, reporting, and technology-enabled workflows, leveraging platforms such as Ironclad to improve efficiency and transparency.
• Identify opportunities to streamline the contracting processes while maintaining appropriate legal controls and supporting business growth.
• Analyze recurring negotiation trends and risk patterns and work collaboratively with the Legal Department to implement operational improvements.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Collaborate effectively across business, operational, tax, IT, security, privacy and legal stakeholders in the U.S. and internationally.
• Build trusted relationships with teams across the organization and serve as a strategic advisor on commercial contracting matters.

Qualifications

Required

• 7+ years of experience negotiating and managing complex commercial contracts. Experience working in advertising, social media, and digital media environments is strongly preferred.
• Significant experience negotiating enterprise-level client agreements, including Master Services Agreements (MSAs) and Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Experience negotiating with Fortune 500 clients and other sophisticated enterprise organizations.
• Strong commercial judgment and demonstrated ability to balance business objectives with legal and contractual risk.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Highly collaborative, process-oriented, and solutions-focused approach.
• Willingness to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across multiple offices, regions, and time zones in a highly cross-functional environment.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (or eligibility to register as an in-house counsel in New York) strongly preferred.  Candidates with equivalent commercial contracting experience will also be considered.

Preferred

• Experience in advertising, social media, digital media, or related industries.
• Experience supporting commercial agreements in both U.S. and international markets, particularly the U.K.
• Experience with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platforms, preferably Ironclad.
• Experience in high-growth or rapidly scaling organizations.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion at Momentum

At Momentum, our commitment to change for the better is reflected in our dedication to fostering a culture of belonging, inclusion, and diversity. We recognize diversity and inclusion as key components of our company's success and growth. Recognizing the ongoing journey ahead, we are determined to make lasting impacts through the collective efforts of our Leadership team, People & Culture team, and every employee.

Momentum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants regardless of characteristics protected by law. These include, but are not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, color, ancestry, and Veteran status. We actively seek qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, with no consideration of criminal histories, in alignment with applicable legal requirements.

Should a reasonable accommodation be necessary for the application process and beyond, we are eager to review and provide reasonable accommodations as needed, in compliance with applicable laws.

Total Rewards

At Momentum, we prioritize the well-being of the whole individual. We are committed to supporting our people in every moment that matters on their journey with us! We are pleased to offer a comprehensive total rewards package designed to provide protection, peace of mind, and a focus on overall well-being while helping our people plan for the future.

The base salary range for this position may vary based on location. Actual compensation will be determined by role, level, and location, considering additional factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. For roles eligible for remote work, the base salary is tailored to the designated work location. In addition to the base salary, candidates may be eligible to receive a discretionary annual bonus, determined based on both the company's business performance and individual contributions. The People & Culture team will provide specific details during the hiring process.

We take pride in offering a comprehensive benefits package for our full-time employees, encompassing healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with an employer match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and various paid holidays, among other perks.

Our workplace offers opportunities for involvement in a wide range of challenging and impactful projects, across diverse industries and business models, fostering career advancement and development within our growing  organization. The culture is highly collaborative and supportive, contributing to a fulfilling professional journey.

Note on Confidentiality

Any personal data collected during the application process will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and privacy.