Interim Commercial Contracts Counsel – 3 Month Contract | Remote (UK)

Interim Commercial Contracts Counsel (AdTech) – 3 Month Contract | Remote (UK) MLA is supporting a fast-growing, global AdTech company looking to bring in an Interim Commercial Contracts Counsel for an initial 3-month engagement, with strong potential for extension. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded, remote-first business operating at the forefront of digital advertising and app monetisation. The Role You’ll sit within a lean, commercially focused legal team supporting high-volume contracting across EMEA.

The work will centre on reviewing and negotiating customer-facing agreements, with a particular focus on: Insertion Orders incorporating IAB standard terms Redlining and negotiation with advertisers and agency partners across EMEA Supporting on data processing agreements (DPAs) and GDPR-related provisions Advising on cross-border commercial terms within a fast-paced AdTech environment This is a hands-on role with strong stakeholder exposure, ideal for someone who enjoys practical, business-facing legal work. Candidate profile: UK-qualified solicitor with ~5 years’ PQE (or equivalent experience) Strong background in commercial contracts (private practice or in-house) Solid understanding of GDPR fundamentals (deeper privacy experience a plus) Exposure to AdTech, digital media, or advertising agreements highly desirable Experience working with EMEA counterparties / cross-border matters preferred Logistics Start: Ideally by end of June Duration: ~3 months initially (with scope to extend) Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week) Location: Remote-first, with optional 1–2 days/week in a London (Clerkenwell) office, particularly during onboarding Process The team is moving quickly and will be conducting 1–2 interview stages.