Hybrid Principal Counsel, Commercial & Ads presso Quizlet

At Quizlet, our mission is to help every learner achieve their outcomes in the most effective and delightful way. We’re a $1B+ learning platform used by two-thirds of U.S. high school students and half of college students, powering over 1 billion learning interactions each week.

We blend cognitive science with machine learning to personalize and enhance the learning experience for students, professionals, and lifelong learners alike. We’re energized by the potential to power more learners through multiple approaches and various tools.

Join us to design and deliver AI-powered learning tools that scale across the world and unlock human potential.

We are a small and scrappy team of strategic business partners who are also excellent attorneys, and we cover a lot of ground. We believe that building strong, trusting relationships is the cornerstone of effective legal counseling. We are supportive, collaborative teammates who are low-ego, stay curious, and care deeply about learning. 

The role of Principal Counsel, Commercial & Ads is a fantastic opportunity to lead all commercial work for the company and help us grow our digital advertising business. 

We are looking for a candidate with expertise in negotiating commercial agreements for strategic partnerships, product integrations, and MSAs / IOs with ad agencies and brands.

This role will partner closely with our Ads, Marketing, Sales, Product, and Engineering teams. Deep knowledge of the global privacy landscape governing ad-tech, particularly the use of cookies, pixels, and AI, to customize and personalize digital advertising, is a requirement. Direct experience advising on ad-tech strategies, including direct and programmatic advertising, ad measurement, and data clean rooms is also a necessity for this role.

Critical to success in this role is the ability to: work well under pressure, prioritize, deliver timely on competing demands, and make practical risk assessments. 

The ideal candidate is an expert at building effective relationships, navigating ambiguity, and maintaining a flexible, team-first mindset. This role will have the opportunity to help build the legal function as it grows and scales, as well as our larger learning platform.

This position will report to our General Counsel, who will work closely with the extended leadership team and broader organization. 

We’re happy to share that this is an onsite position in our San Francisco or New York office. To help foster team collaboration, we require that employees be in the office a minimum of three days per week: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday and as needed by your manager or the company. We believe that this working environment facilitates increased work efficiency, team partnership, and supports growth as an employee and organization.

 🌎 Massive reach: 60M+ users, 1B+ interactions per week

 🧠 Cutting-edge tech: Generative AI, adaptive learning, cognitive science

 📈 Strong momentum: Top-tier investors, sustainable business, real traction

 🎯 Mission-first: Work that makes a difference in people’s lives

 🤝 Inclusive culture: Committed to equity, diversity, and belonging

We work to create a holistic interview process, where both Quizlet and candidates have an opportunity to view what it would be like to work together, in exploring a mutually beneficial partnership.

We provide a transparent setting that gives a comprehensive view of who we are!  

At Quizlet, we’re excited about passionate people joining our team—even if you don’t check every box on the requirements list. We value unique perspectives and believe everyone has something meaningful to contribute. Our culture is all about taking initiative, learning through challenges, and striving for high-quality work while staying curious and open to new ideas. We believe in honest, respectful communication, thoughtful collaboration, and creating a supportive space where everyone can grow and succeed together.”

Quizlet’s success as an online learning community depends on a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

As an equal opportunity employer and a tech company committed to societal change, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Come join us!

At this time, Quizlet does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and/or profiles. 

Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website or to any Quizlet employee. Quizlet will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm nor will it be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes received will be considered the property of Quizlet.