New York, United States of America Hybrid Employment $129,690 - $216,150

The Nielsen Company is hiring a Senior Legal Counsel, Product and Digital

About the Role

This role provides comprehensive legal oversight for product and digital initiatives within audience measurement. You will work hand-in-hand with product, engineering, and data science teams to navigate complex legal landscapes tied to emerging technologies, data usage, and digital innovation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver practical legal advice on product development, distribution, and sales, balancing business objectives with regulatory and contractual obligations.
  • Analyze proposed product features, data workflows, and AI applications to identify legal risks, safeguard intellectual property, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including data supply contracts, technology services, licensing arrangements, and strategic partnerships across digital media platforms.
  • Translate technical and regulatory concepts into clear, actionable guidance for non-legal stakeholders, supporting informed decision-making across departments.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a pragmatic, business-focused attorney with strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with evolving priorities.
  • Strong communication skills, with experience advising technical teams and external partners on compliance, contracts, and risk management.
  • Experience interpreting and applying data privacy regulations, AI governance frameworks, and digital media laws.
  • Track record of drafting and negotiating agreements with digital platforms, content providers, data vendors, and technology service providers.

Work Environment

This position offers flexibility to work remotely or from the New York office, supporting a hybrid model that aligns with a collaborative, transformation-driven culture. The organization emphasizes impact in media, entertainment, and advertising through innovation and rigorous legal standards.

Required Skills
Legal CounselContract NegotiationRegulatory CompliancePrivacy LawRisk ManagementProduct DevelopmentData ProtectionBusiness LawProblem SolvingDetail-Oriented Legal CounselContract NegotiationRegulatory CompliancePrivacy LawRisk ManagementProduct DevelopmentData ProtectionBusiness LawProblem SolvingDetail-Oriented
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The Nielsen Company
Nielsen is a global company passionate about powering a better media future for all people by providing powerful insights that drive client decisions and deliver extraordinary results. The company is dedicated to capturing audience engagement with content - wherever and whenever it’s consumed.
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Department Legal Department’s Product & Digital Support team
Category other
Posted 19 days ago