Legal Counsel
Samba TV
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
160000 - 200000 USD a year
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.