About the role
Corporate Counsel Employment Type: Full-Time Minimum Experience: 5-7 years of experience in a similar role Location: New York, NY
About the Role As a fast-growing multinational enterprise, Pixalate is seeking an experienced corporate governance professional to help accelerate growth in a cost-effective and legally-compliant manner. Experience analyzing legislative and regulatory obligations for applicability, under U.S. and international laws and regulations, and a proven track record of unwavering adherence to governmental filing cadences are essential elements of this role.
Candidates should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, a deep understanding of contract law, and a general working knowledge of corporate formalities, including board and shareholder resolutions, shareholder agreements, and share option awards. The role will require extensive collaboration across multiple functions.
Responsibilities * Experience coordinating preparation and filing of annual financial returns, corporation tax returns, VAT returns, R&D tax credit applications, and service provider utilization disclosures; * Thorough understanding of the material terms and conditions of subscription and data licensing agreements for software-as-a-service (SAAS) businesses, and significant experience drafting, negotiating, and amending such agreements; * Demonstrable instances where the candidate generated business ROI by identifying and leveraging governmental incentives (e.g., R&D tax credits targeting emerging growth companies) to improve corporate financial performance; * Project management for the incorporation of international affiliates and subsidiaries. * Drafting intercompany agreements and written board resolutions for international entities (e.g., Ireland, Delaware); * Familiarity with Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises; * Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills. * Experience with fundraising activities, including but not limited to, Series A raises, Venture Debt raises, and Convertible Notes.
Requirements * Subscription Agreements: Deep familiarity with the complexities of SaaS agreements, including understanding user rights, service level agreements (SLAs), and compliance with applicable laws. * Intercompany Agreements: Skilled in negotiating and structuring intercompany agreements to align with corporate strategy while ensuring legal compliance. * Data Privacy: Knowledgeable in data protection laws and regulations, equipped to address data privacy matters, conduct risk assessments, and implement compliance measures. * Board Resolutions: Experienced in drafting and presenting board resolutions, supporting governance and compliance initiatives at the executive level. * Cross-Functional Collaboration: Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate with product teams to align legal terms with product development and market strategy. * Ad-Hoc Legal Tasks: Versatile in managing various legal tasks as required, demonstrating adaptability and a proactive approach to legal support.
Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree required (e.g., Law, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, International Affairs, or Management) * Legal education (e.g., LLB, GLD, JD) required * Startup and SAAS experience preferred * Familiarity with global information security and privacy laws required (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, CPA, CTDPA)
Benefits
Health & Wellbeing
* Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% of employee premiums covered by Pixalate, 50% for dependents) * Generous parental leave and maternity leave * Unlimited PTO
Financial
* 401(k) * Employee referral bonus program * Monthly internet reimbursement
Work Style
* Remote-first * Casual, flexible work environment * Annual team events * Clear path to sales leadership as Pixalate’s team grows * International and Domestic Travel
About Pixalate Pixalate offers the market-leading fraud protection, privacy, and compliance analytics platform for Connected TV (CTV), Mobile Apps, and Websites. Our platform has been used to unearth multiple high-profile criminal and illegal surveillance cases, including:
* Gizmodo: An iCloud Feature Is Enabling a $65 Million Scam, New Research Says * Adweek: A 7-Figure Ad Fraud Scheme Running on Roku Underlines Murkiness of CTV * Washington Post: Your kids’ apps are spying on them * Pro Publica: Porn, Piracy, Fraud: What Lurks Inside Google’s Black Box Ad Empire * ABC7 News: The State of Children's Privacy Online * NBC News: How many apps are tracking your children
Our team of lawyers, data scientists, engineers, economists, and researchers spans globally with presence in California, New York, Washington DC, London and Singapore.