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# Commercial Legal Counsel (Contractor) at Liftoff

- **Company:** Liftoff
- **Location:** United Kingdom
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-10-08
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-13
- **Apply:** https://liftoff.io/job/8109659?gh_jid=8109659

## Job description

Liftoff is a leading AI-powered performance marketing platform for the mobile app economy. Our end-to-end technology stack helps app marketers acquire and retain high-value users, while enabling publishers to maximize revenue across programmatic and direct demand.

Liftoff’s solutions, including Accelerate, Direct, Monetize, Intelligence, and Vungle Exchange, support over 6,600 mobile businesses across 74 countries in sectors such as gaming, social, finance, ecommerce, and entertainment. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Redwood City, CA, Liftoff has a diverse, global presence.

Liftoff is looking for a Commercial Legal Counsel that will assist the in-house legal department with Insertion Orders (Agreements), third party contracts and other legal needs. This position will support the Commercial, Finance and Accounting teams, located around the world.

As a Commercial Legal Counsel at Liftoff, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless execution of contracts that drive our business forward. You will be at the intersection of legal expertise, meticulous organization, and collaborative teamwork. Your responsibilities will encompass contract drafting, negotiation, process improvement and training. As an essential part of our team, you'll contribute to the foundation of our business relationships and help us navigate the complex world of contracts with precision and efficiency. If you're passionate about detail-oriented work, contract law, and making a meaningful impact, this role is your opportunity to shine. Join us in shaping the way we manage contracts and elevate our commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities:

- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including vendor agreements, customer contracts, and licensing agreements, to ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including legal, sales/commercial, product, engineering, finance and accounting to understand contract terms, resolve issues, and provide guidance on contractual matters.
- Maintain an organized and up-to-date contract ticketing system, respond to each contract ticket in a timely manner and track contract milestones and deadlines.
- Assist in  contract compliance, addressing any deviations or breaches.
- Assist in the development and improvement of contract templates and standard clauses.
- Support the contract approval process, ensuring proper authorization and documentation.
- Provide guidance and training to employees on contract-related matters and best practices.
- Stay updated on relevant laws and regulations impacting contract management.

Requirements:

- 5-10 Years of experience
- Bachelor's degree in Law, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Contracts Counsel/Legal Counsel or in a similar role.
- Strong understanding of contract law and legal terminology.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational and time management abilities.
- Proficiency in contract management software or tools.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment globally.
- Prior experience in ad-tech is a plus.

Location:

This position is based in London or remotely within the United Kingdom, occasionally going into the office.

This position is a contract position with the potential to become a full-time employee. The expected hours of work required for this position are 35 to 40 hours per week, with occasional early evening hours for team meetings, as the manager is located in our Redwood City office in California.

## #LI-REMOTE

## #LI-NM1

Liftoff offers a fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative work environment where employees are empowered to grow and make an impact. We’re shaping the future of the mobile app ecosystem—join us and help accelerate what’s next.

Liftoff’s compensation strategy includes competitive salaries, equity, and benefits designed to support employee well-being and performance. We benchmark compensation based on role, level, and location to ensure fairness and market alignment. Benefits may include medical coverage, wellness stipends, and additional perks based on your country of residence.

Liftoff is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Agency and Third Party Recruiter Notice:

Liftoff does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or Recruiting Team. All candidates must be submitted via our Applicant Tracking System by approved Liftoff vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission by our Recruiting Team for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless such a request has been made by the Liftoff Recruiting Team and such a candidate was submitted to the Liftoff Recruiting Team via our Applicant Tracking System.

## About Liftoff

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Liftoff is an AI-powered performance marketing platform that helps mobile app businesses acquire, engage, and monetize users through a full-stack growth acceleration platform.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NYSE: LFTO)
- **Headquarters**: Redwood City, California, USA
- **Founded**: 2012
- **Founders**: Not publicly listed (company was co-founded by a team; specific founder names are not disclosed on the company site)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Mobile advertising, performance marketing, adtech, programmatic advertising, mobile app analytics
- **Target customers**: B2B – mobile app marketers, publishers, and advertisers across gaming, social, finance, ecommerce, and entertainment sectors
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Connect people to the mobile apps and tools they love”

## Products & Services
- **Accelerate** (SaaS): ML-powered user acquisition platform that helps advertisers attract and engage high-value users at scale.
- **Monetize** (SaaS): Revenue optimization platform for publishers to maximize earnings through premium demand and superior ad experiences.
- **Vungle Exchange** (Platform): Programmatic exchange that increases reach for performance-driven ad experiences across mobile apps.
- **Intelligence** (SaaS): Analytics suite (including GameRefinery and AppRefinery) that provides app insights to boost revenue, drive growth, and stay competitive.
- **Creative** (Service/Technology): Ad creative production and optimization using innovative strategies and first-party data.

All products are powered by **Cortex™**, Liftoff’s AI-enabled growth platform using advanced neural-network technology.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed in available sources (public company; refer to SEC filings for current market cap)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue not publicly available from search results; total funding not applicable (public company). Notable: supports over 6,600 mobile businesses across 74 countries.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Merged with Vungle in 2021, creating one of the world’s largest independent privacy-friendly platforms. Prior to going public, Liftoff was backed by institutional investors (specific names not listed in search results).
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Headcount of 645 employees (235 in product + tech) as of latest data.
  - Global presence with offices in Redwood City, London, Berlin, Paris, Singapore, Beijing, Helsinki, Seoul, New York, Los Angeles.
  - Public listing (ticker LFTO) indicates maturity and market confidence.

## Competitive Advantages
- **AI-first platform**: Cortex AI is embedded in all products, using neural networks to unlock patterns from massive datasets for data-driven ROI.
- **End-to-end stack**: Covers the entire mobile app lifecycle – user acquisition, engagement, monetization, and analytics – reducing the need for multiple vendors.
- **Scale and independence**: Post-merger with Vungle, Liftoff is one of the largest independent ad platforms, with a publisher base of 100,000+ active apps and an advertiser base of 4,500+ companies.
- **Privacy-friendly**: Emphasis on privacy-compliant solutions in a rapidly changing regulatory environment.

## Strategic Focus
- Expanding AI and machine learning capabilities across all products (e.g., conversion ML, ML platform).
- Deepening global reach with hubs in key markets (APAC, EMEA, Americas).
- Continuing to integrate Vungle’s assets and drive cross-sell between Accelerate, Monetize, and Intelligence.
- Investing in creative technology and programmatic exchange growth.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Emphasizes data-driven decision-making, agency and urgency, collaboration (“in this together”), and a growth mindset. Employees are encouraged to experiment and learn from failure.
- **Work environment**: Remote-first company with global hubs for purposeful in-person collaboration. Flexible remote work options available across many roles.
- **Benefits**: 
  - Unlimited time off
  - Stock options
  - 401(k) / pension plans with matching
  - Healthcare (health, dental, vision)
  - Connectivity stipend (mobile phone and home internet)
  - Lifestyle stipend (health, wellness, pet, groceries)
  - Professional development support
  - Office snacks and fun team gatherings
- **Diversity & inclusion**: Offices across 10+ locations worldwide; values diverse perspectives.

## Sources
1. [liftoff.ai](https://www.liftoff.ai/)
2. [liftoff.ai/company](https://www.liftoff.ai/company/)
3. [liftoff.ai/company/careers](https://liftoff.ai/company/careers/)
4. [liftoff.ai/company/careers/jobs](https://liftoff.ai/company/careers/jobs/)
5. [builtin.com/company/liftoff](https://builtin.com/company/liftoff)

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