Attorney (Contract Employee)

Who we are:

The Ad Council convenes creative storytellers to educate, unite and uplift audiences by opening hearts, inspiring action and accelerating change. For more than 80 years, the nonprofit organization and its partners in advertising, media, marketing and tech have been behind some of the country's most iconic social impact campaigns - Smokey Bear,Friends Don't Let Friends Drive Drunk, Tear the Paper Ceiling and many more.

Job Summary

The Ad Council is a non-profit organization that develops, executes and distributes public service announcements and communications strategies for over 40 campaigns each year. Our Legal team is seeking an Attorney (Contract Employee) to support our portfolio of public service campaigns. This role will report to the Chief Legal Officer (CLO) and partner closely with cross-functional teams across Campaign & Programs, Marketing and Communications, Insights and Analytics, Finance, Media, Strategic Partnerships and External Engagement, and People Operations.

In this role, you'll provide day-to-day legal support across a range of campaign and operational needs-from contract negotiation to advising on compliance, advertising practices, and risk mitigation. The work is dynamic and fast-moving, and success requires strong judgment, clear communication with non-legal stakeholders, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.

Compensation and Length of Engagement

This is a contract employee role. This means that, while the position is at all times one of "at will employment read more