Contracts Counsel

Pixalate; New York (NY); Remote; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Parental leave

Unlimited PTO

401(k)

Internet reimbursement

Remote-first

Job summary

Pixalate is seeking an experienced Contracts Counsel to join our growing legal team in New York, NY. This role focuses on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a high volume of technology and data licensing agreements, SaaS contracts, partnerships, and vendor agreements.

You will partner with Sales, Finance, Product, and executive leadership to enable business transactions while managing legal risk. Key responsibilities include developing standard templates, advising on terms and risk, and

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD); admission to at least one U.S. state bar is required.
• 4–7 years of relevant legal experience, with focus on commercial/technology transactions.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex technology contracts (SaaS, data licensing, API, platform agreements).
• Solid understanding of data privacy law (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA) and its interplay with commercial agreements.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements including SaaS, data licensing, MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, and vendor contracts.
• Serve as the primary legal contact for Sales and Business Development on contract matters.
• Develop and maintain standard contract templates, playbooks, and fallback positions.
• Advise internal stakeholders on contract terms, risk allocation, liability exposure, IP ownership, and data privacy obligations.
• Manage end-to-end contract lifecycle, including tracking, execution, renewals, and amendments using CLM tools.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Technology transactions

Contract negotiation

Data privacy compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

JD and US bar admission

Tools

CLM tools

Legal tech platforms

Job description

Job Overview Pixalate is seeking an experienced Contracts Counsel to join our growing legal team. This role is central to supporting Pixalate's commercial operations by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a high volume of technology and data licensing agreements, SaaS contracts, partnership deals, and vendor agreements. You will work closely with Sales, Finance, Product, and executive leadership to enable business transactions while managing legal risk. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Counsel who thrives in a fast-paced technology environment and enjoys being a true business partner - not just a gatekeeper.

Employment Type: Full-Time Location: New York, NY Job Overview Pixalate is seeking an experienced Contracts Counsel to join our growing legal team. This role is central to supporting Pixalate's commercial operations by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a high volume of technology and data licensing agreements, SaaS contracts, partnership deals, and vendor agreements. You will work closely with Sales, Finance, Product, and executive leadership to enable business transactions while managing legal risk. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Counsel who thrives in a fast-paced technology environment and enjoys being a true business partner - not just a gatekeeper. Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements including SaaS agreements, data licensing deals, MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, and vendor/supplier contracts
• Serve as the primary legal point of contact for Sales and Business Development on all contract-related matters
• Develop and maintain standard contract templates, playbooks, and fallback positions to streamline the contracting process
• Advise internal stakeholders on contract terms, risk allocation, liability exposure, IP ownership, and data privacy obligations (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
• Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including tracking, execution, renewals, and amendments using contract management tools
• Coordinate with outside counsel on specialized matters, IP, litigation support, and regulatory inquiries as needed
• Partner with the Finance and Revenue Operations teams to ensure deal structures align with revenue recognition requirements
• Support corporate governance activities, including board resolutions, entity maintenance, and compliance initiatives
• Stay current on relevant legal developments in adtech, data privacy, AI regulation, and digital advertising
• Identify opportunities to improve and scale legal processes across the organization

Qualification

• Juris Doctor (JD); admission to at least one U.S. state bar (required)
• 4–7 years of relevant legal experience, with a strong focus on commercial/technology transactions (law firm and/or in-house)
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex technology contracts, including SaaS, data licensing, API, and platform agreements
• Solid understanding of data privacy law (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA) and how privacy requirements intersect with commercial agreements
• Experience in the adtech, martech, digital media, or data intelligence space strongly preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
• Proficiency with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools and legal technology platforms
• Self-starter who can work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with programmatic advertising, real-time bidding (RTB), supply path optimization, or connected TV (CTV) platforms
• Familiarity with MRC standards, IAB frameworks, or digital ad industry self-regulatory bodies
• Experience supporting enterprise SaaS sales cycles and working directly with revenue-generating teams
• Exposure to IP licensing, open-source compliance, or AI/ML data use agreements

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 is an online trust and safety platform that protects businesses, consumers, and children from deceptive, fraudulent, and non-compliant mobile, CTV apps, and websites. Our software and data have 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 a presence in California, New York, Washington, DC, London, and Singapore.