Corporate Counsel

Join Pixalate, a fast-growing multinational enterprise, as a Corporate Counsel. In this role, you will be responsible for corporate governance, drafting and negotiating subscription and data licensing agreements, and managing international affiliates and subsidiaries. You will also analyze legislative and regulatory obligations, collaborate with product teams, and address data privacy matters. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in a similar role, a deep understanding of contract law, and a general working knowledge of corporate formalities.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of preparation and filing of annual financial returns, corporation tax returns, VAT returns, R&D tax credit applications, and service provider utilization disclosures.
• Drafting, negotiating, and amending subscription and data licensing agreements for software-as-a-service (SAAS) businesses.
• Project management for the incorporation of international affiliates and subsidiaries, including drafting intercompany agreements and written board resolutions.
• 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
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate with product teams to align legal terms with product development and market strategy
• Subscription Agreements: Deep familiarity with the complexities of SaaS agreements, including understanding user rights, service level agreements (SLAs), and compliance with applicable laws
• Data Privacy: Knowledgeable in data protection laws and regulations, equipped to address data privacy matters, conduct risk assessments, and implement compliance measures

Requirements

• Minimum Experience: 5-7 years of experience in a similar role
• 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
• Board Resolutions: Experienced in drafting and presenting board resolutions, supporting governance and compliance initiatives at the executive level
• Ad-Hoc Legal Tasks: Versatile in managing various legal tasks as required, demonstrating adaptability and a proactive approach to legal support
• Intercompany Agreements: Skilled in negotiating and structuring intercompany agreements to align with corporate strategy while ensuring legal compliance
• Bachelor’s degree required (e.g., Law, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, International Affairs, or Management)
• Familiarity with global information security and privacy laws required (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, CPA, CTDPA)

Preferred

• Startup and SAAS experience preferred
• Legal education (e.g., LLB, GLD, JD) required