Corporate Counsel

Pixalate; Virginia (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Parental leave

Unlimited PTO

401(k)

Referral bonus

Internet reimbursement

Job summary

Pixalate is seeking an experienced Corporate Counsel to join as a hybrid role in the DC metro area. You will manage complex SaaS contracts, data privacy, and governance matters across multiple jurisdictions, including Ireland, Delaware, and other entities.

The candidate should have 5–7 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with product, finance, and executive teams. Remote-first culture, hybrid in DC area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in law, finance, economics, business, international affairs, or management.
• Legal education (e.g., LLB, GLD, JD) required.
• Startup and SAAS experience preferred.
• Familiarity with GDPR, CCPA, CPA, CTDPA.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate preparation and filing of annual financial returns, corporation tax returns, VAT returns, R&D tax credit applications, and service provider utilisation disclosures.
• Draft, negotiate, and amend SaaS subscription and data licensing agreements.
• Demonstrate ROI by leveraging government incentives to improve financial performance.
• Project management for 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 strategy.
• Support fundraising activities, including Series A, venture debt, and convertible notes.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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.