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 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.
