The Role
Provide corporate governance and legal support for a multinational SaaS company: analyze U.S. and international regulatory obligations, draft and negotiate subscription and data licensing agreements, manage filings (tax, VAT, R&D credits), incorporate and document international affiliates, advise on data privacy and fundraising, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance and support growth.
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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
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.
- 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.
- 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)
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 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.
Skills Required
- 5-7 years of experience in a similar corporate counsel or governance role
- Legal education (LLB, LLD, JD or equivalent)
- Bachelor's degree (e.g., Law, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, International Affairs, Management)
- Deep familiarity drafting, negotiating, and amending SaaS subscription and data licensing agreements
- Experience coordinating preparation and filing of annual financial returns, corporation tax returns, VAT returns, and R&D tax credit applications
- Experience incorporating international affiliates and subsidiaries and drafting intercompany agreements and board resolutions
- Knowledgeable in global data protection and privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, CPA, CTDPA) and privacy compliance measures
- Familiarity with OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
- Experience with fundraising activities, including Series A, venture debt, and convertible notes
- Proven ability to identify and leverage governmental incentives (e.g., R&D tax credits) to improve financial performance
- Strong written and verbal communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Startup and SaaS experience
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The Company
What We Do
Pixalate, the market-leading fraud protection, privacy, and compliance analytics platform for Connected TV (CTV) and Mobile Advertising. We work 24/7 to guard your reputation and grow your media value. Pixalate offers the only system of coordinated solutions across display, app, video, and OTT/CTV for better detection and elimination of ad fraud. Pixalate is an MRC-accredited service for the detection and filtration of sophisticated invalid traffic (SIVT) across desktop and mobile web, mobile in-app, and OTT/CTV advertising. www.pixalate.com
