Corporate Counsel- NYC

Pixalate, Inc; New York (NY); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fraud protection and compliance analytics is seeking an experienced corporate governance professional based in NYC. This role involves extensive collaboration and requires a strong understanding of legal obligations and corporate formalities. The ideal candidate will have a legal background and experience in SaaS environments, with responsibilities including managing financial filings and drafting agreements. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing multinational enterprise while working remotely.

Benefits

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Qualifications

• At least 4 years of professional legal experience.
• Familiarity with global information security and privacy laws.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate preparation and filing of annual financial returns.
• Draft intercompany agreements and board resolutions for international entities.
• Manage projects for the incorporation of international affiliates.

Skills

Communication

Legal Analysis

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law

Legal education (e.g., LLB, GDL, JD)

Job description

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:

Our team of lawyers, data scientists, engineers, economists, and researchers span globally with presence in California, New York, Washington DC, London, and Singapore.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a fast-growing multinational enterprise, Pixalate is seeking an experienced NYC-based (with the ability to travel into DC, but mostly work remotely) 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, deep understanding of contracts law, and a working knowledge of corporate formalities such as board and shareholder resolutions, shareholder agreements, and share option awards. The role will require extensive cross-functional collaboration.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Coordinate preparation and filing of annual financial returns, corporation tax returns, VAT returns, R&D tax credit applications, and service provider utilisation disclosures.
2. Establish and maintain e-room repositories for corporate governance documentation.
3. Understand material terms of subscription agreements for SaaS businesses and draft, negotiate, and amend such agreements.
4. Identify and leverage governmental incentives (e.g., R&D tax credits) to generate business ROI and improve financial performance.
5. Manage projects for the incorporation of international affiliates and subsidiaries.
6. Draft intercompany agreements and board resolutions for international entities (e.g., Ireland, Delaware).
7. Familiarity with OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises.
8. Basic understanding of share award schemes (e.g., UK EMI scheme).
9. Experience with GAAP audits and investor due diligence.
10. Maintain excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Required: Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, International Affairs, or Management.
2. Required: At least 4 years of professional legal experience and a legal education (e.g., LLB, GDL, JD).
3. Required: Familiarity with global information security and privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, CPA, CTDPA).
4. Preferred: Startup and SaaS experience.

BENEFITS

We focus on doing things differently and challenge each other to be the best we can be.

• Excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Premiums 100% covered for employees and 50% covered for dependents.