The Legal Director will manage commercial legal work, negotiate agreements, provide strategic legal guidance, and enhance processes related to Quizlet's digital advertising business.
About 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.
Let’s Build the Future of Learning
Join us to design and deliver AI-powered learning tools that scale across the world and unlock human potential.
About the Team:
We’re a small, high-impact group of business-minded attorneys who thrive in a fast-moving environment. We build strong, trusting partnerships across the company and pride ourselves on being collaborative, low-ego, curious, and committed to continuous learning.
About the Role:
The Legal Director will lead all partnerships legal work and play a key role in scaling our digital advertising business. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to mission-critical commercial strategy, partner cross-functionally, and help shape the future of our legal function and learning platform.
We’re seeking someone with deep experience in negotiating commercial agreements—product integrations, strategic partnerships—and advising on ad-tech, direct and programmatic advertising, and licensing AI technology. Strong fluency in the global privacy landscape governing personalized advertising is a plus.
Success in this role requires excellent judgment, the ability to work collaboratively on a small team with shared resources, and comfort navigating ambiguity with a practical, solutions-oriented mindset.
This position reports to our General Counsel and works closely with senior leaders across the organization.
We’re happy to share that this is an onsite position in our San Francisco or New York office. To support collaboration, we ask employees to be in the office at least three days a week: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. We believe this work environment enhances efficiency, fosters collaboration, and supports growth for both employees and the organization.
In this role, you will:
- Lead drafting and negotiation of commercial agreements that power Quizlet’s business, including strategic partnerships, product integrations, technology licensing, and sales agreements
- Partner with Ads, Marketing, Product, Engineering, and Sales to provide clear, practical legal guidance and creative solutions that accelerate business goals
- Support and manage ongoing commercial relationships, interpret obligations, and resolve disputes
- Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership as we expand monetization domestically and internationally
- Improve and scale legal processes, templates, and playbooks to help teams move quickly and responsibly
What you bring to the table:
- JD and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar (CA or NY preferred)
- 10+ years of relevant legal experience, including in-house or top-tier law firm practice
- Proven expertise drafting and negotiating complex commercial and technology agreements
- Ability to build trusted, collaborative relationships that make you a sought-after partner
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; skilled at translating legal concepts into practical business guidance
- Excellent judgment, problem-solving ability, and calm under pressure
- Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and operate autonomously
- A supportive, empathetic teammate with a strong work ethic
Bonus points if you have:
- A passion for education and enthusiasm for the future of learning
- Experience negotiating at-tech deals, programmatic and/or direct
Compensation, Benefits & Perks:
- Quizlet is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Salary transparency helps to mitigate unfair hiring practices when it comes to discrimination and pay gaps. Total compensation for this role is market competitive, including a starting base salary of $225,339 - $281,674, depending on location and experience, as well as company stock options
- Collaborate with your manager and team to create a healthy work-life balance
- 20 vacation days that we expect you to take!
- Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance (100% employee and 75% dependent PPO, Dental, VSP Choice)
- Employer-sponsored 401k plan with company match
- Access to LinkedIn Learning and other resources to support professional growth
- Paid Family Leave, FSA, HSA, Commuter benefits, and Wellness benefits
- 40 hours of annual paid time off to participate in volunteer programs of choice
Why Join Quizlet?
🌎 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 strive to make everyone feel comfortable and welcome!
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!
In Closing:
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!
To All Recruiters and Placement Agencies:
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.
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Top Skills
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Digital Advertising
Machine Learning
Quizlet San Francisco, California, USA Office
501 2nd Street, Suite 500, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94107
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