Corporate Counsel

Overview

This role involves serving as Corporate Counsel for a multinational organization based in New York, NY. The position focuses on corporate governance, legal compliance, and cross-functional support to enable growth across jurisdictions in a cost-effective and legally compliant manner.

The ideal candidate has experience analyzing legislative and regulatory obligations for applicability under U.S. and international laws, and a strong track record of meeting governmental filing cadences.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate preparation and filing of annual financial returns, corporation tax returns, VAT returns, R&D tax credit applications, and service provider utilization disclosures.
• Analyze and manage material terms and conditions of subscription and data licensing agreements for software-as-a-service (SaaS) businesses.
• Draft, negotiate, and amend SaaS subscription and data licensing agreements.
• Identify and leverage governmental incentives (e.g., R&D tax credits targeting emerging growth companies) to generate measurable business ROI.
• Manage projects related to incorporation of international affiliates and subsidiaries.
• Draft intercompany agreements and written board resolutions for international entities (e.g., Ireland, Delaware).
• Apply familiarity with Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises.
• Support fundraising activities, including but not limited to Series A raises, Venture Debt raises, and Convertible Notes.
• Provide excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication to support governance, compliance initiatives, and cross-functional alignment.

Requirements

• Subscription Agreements: Deep familiarity with SaaS agreements, including user rights, service level agreements (SLAs), and compliance with applicable laws.
• Intercompany Agreements: Ability to negotiate and structure intercompany agreements that align with corporate strategy while ensuring legal compliance.
• Data Privacy: Knowledge of data protection laws and regulations; ability to address privacy matters, conduct risk assessments, and implement compliance measures.
• Board Resolutions: Experience drafting and presenting board resolutions supporting governance and compliance initiatives at the executive level.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong communication skills to collaborate with product teams and align legal terms with product development and market strategy.
• Ad-Hoc Legal Tasks: Adaptability in managing various legal tasks as required, with a proactive approach to legal support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (e.g., Law, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, International Affairs, or Management).
• Legal education required (e.g., LLB, GLD, JD).
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in a similar role.
• Startup and SaaS experience preferred.
• Familiarity with global information security and privacy laws required (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, CPA, CTDPA).

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% of employee premiums covered; 50% for dependents).
• Generous parental leave and maternity leave.
• Unlimited PTO.
• 401(k).
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Monthly internet reimbursement.

Work Style

• Remote-first.
• Casual, flexible work environment.
• Annual team events.

Location

• New York, NY.

Employment Type

• Full-Time.