Legal Counsel

Samba is a media intelligence company. We know what the world is watching, reading, and thinking about — in real time, at scale, across every screen. Our data exists with the consent of over a billion people, organized into the most complete picture of consumer attention ever built. The biggest brands in the world use that picture to make smarter decisions. We think it’s the most interesting data asset on the planet, because it’s the most culturally relevant.

We're looking for a sharp, business-oriented attorney with 2-5 years of post-qualification experience to join Samba TV's legal team. This is a high-impact role for a lawyer with strong corporate transactional foundations who wants to work at the intersection of technology, data, and media. You'll be embedded in the business — advising on deals, structuring transactions, and partnering cross-functionally on some of the most interesting challenges in ad tech and measurement.

What You'll Do

Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of corporate and commercial agreements, including equity and debt financings, M&A transactions, and private placements

Support fundraising and corporate structuring activities — investor communications, due diligence, and closing processes

Partner with Finance and Business Development on strategic transactions and joint ventures

Advise on corporate governance, subsidiary management, and regulatory compliance

Handle commercial contracting across technology licensing, data sharing, and vendor agreements

Help build scalable legal processes and documentation templates

Collaborate with Product, Operations, and Data teams to address legal questions around data use, technology, and innovation

Who You Are

J.D. from a well-regarded law school and active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

2-5 years of experience at a top-tier law firm or in-house legal department, focused on corporate law, M&A, capital markets, or PE/VC transactions

Strong command of corporate structures, capitalization, and securities compliance

Proven ability to juggle multiple projects and deliver practical, business-first legal advice under tight deadlines

Excellent drafting, communication, and negotiation skills

Prior exposure to technology, data, or digital media sectors is a strong plus

Collaborative, proactive, and energized by variety — no two days look the same here

WHY SAMBA

Work directly with senior leadership on high-impact deals and strategic transactions

Join a lean, high-trust legal team where your work moves the needle

Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits

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Samba TV expects to offer a base salary between $160,000 - $200,000 per year for roles to be performed in New York or California; actual base salary offered will depend on various factors, including but not limited to, location, experience, and performance. Base salary is just one component of Samba TV’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include bonuses, short-term incentives, and long-term incentives. In addition, Samba provides health insurance, wellness offerings, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO), and other employee benefits.