Corporate Counsel

Pixalate, Inc; New York (NY); Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Parental leave

Unlimited PTO

401(k)

Referral bonus

Internet reimbursement

Remote-first

Casual work environment

Annual team events

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Pixalate, Inc. seeks an experienced Corporate Counsel to oversee governance, regulatory compliance, and complex SaaS contracts in a fast-growing multinational.

Requirements include 5–7 years in corporate governance, a law degree, startup/SAAS experience, and fluency in data privacy laws; responsibilities cover SaaS agreements, board resolutions, international affiliates, and fundraising support.

This remote-first role collaborates across functions and offers travel opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in law or related field.
• 5–7+ years of experience in corporate governance or a similar role.
• Startup and SAAS experience preferred.
• Familiarity with global information security and privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, CPA, CTDPA).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate annual financial returns, tax returns, VAT, R&D tax credits, and disclosures.
• Draft, negotiate, and amend SaaS subscription and data licensing agreements.
• Identify government incentives to improve corporate financial performance.
• Project manage the incorporation of international affiliates and subsidiaries.
• Draft intercompany agreements and board resolutions for international entities.
• Familiarity with OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises.
• Collaborate with product teams to align legal terms with product strategy.
• Support fundraising activities including Series A, venture debt, and convertible notes.

Skills

Subscription Agreements

Intercompany Agreements

Data Privacy

Board Resolutions

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Ad-Hoc Tasks

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Law degree (JD/LLB)

Job description

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.

Pixalate’s 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.