Corporate Counsel

Corporate Counsel

Employment Type: Full-Time

Minimum Experience: 5-7 years of experience in a similar role

Location: Hybrid in Mclean, VA 

About the Role

As a fast-growing multinational enterprise, Pixalate is seeking an experienced DC-based corporate governance professional to help accelerate growth in a cost-effective and legally-compliant manner.

Experience analysing 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 utilisation 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 Organisation 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 — work from the DC or NY metro area

• 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 Onlin e (

• 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.

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