Contracts Counsel

Pixalate, Inc.•New York, NY

6d•Remote

About The Position

Pixalate is seeking an experienced Contracts Counsel to support its commercial operations by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating technology and data licensing agreements, SaaS contracts, partnership deals, and vendor agreements. The role works closely with Sales, Finance, Product, and executive leadership to enable business transactions while managing legal risk. It is intended for a commercially minded counsel who can serve as a business partner in a fast-paced technology environment. The position also supports corporate governance, compliance initiatives, contract-process improvements, and legal guidance on developments affecting adtech, data privacy, AI regulation, and digital advertising. Pixalate describes its work as providing an online trust and safety platform that protects businesses, consumers, and children from deceptive, fraudulent, and non-compliant mobile and CTV apps and websites. The team is globally distributed, with a presence in California, New York, Washington, DC, London, and Singapore.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) and admission to at least one U.S. state bar.
4–7 years of relevant legal experience, with a strong focus on commercial or technology transactions in a law firm and/or in-house.
Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex technology contracts, including SaaS, data licensing, API, and platform agreements.
Solid understanding of data privacy law, including GDPR and CCPA/CPRA, and how privacy requirements intersect with commercial agreements.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
Proficiency with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools and legal technology platforms.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience in adtech, martech, digital media, or data intelligence.
Experience with programmatic advertising, real-time bidding (RTB), supply path optimization, or connected TV (CTV) platforms.
Familiarity with MRC standards, IAB frameworks, or digital advertising industry self-regulatory bodies.
Experience supporting enterprise SaaS sales cycles and working directly with revenue-generating teams.
Exposure to IP licensing, open-source compliance, or AI/ML data use agreements.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including SaaS agreements, data licensing deals, MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, and vendor and supplier contracts.
Serve as the primary legal point of contact for Sales and Business Development on contract-related matters.
Develop and maintain standard contract templates, playbooks, and fallback positions to streamline contracting.
Advise internal stakeholders on contract terms, risk allocation, liability exposure, IP ownership, and data privacy obligations, including GDPR and CCPA.
Manage the contract lifecycle, including tracking, execution, renewals, and amendments using contract management tools.
Coordinate with outside counsel on specialized matters, IP, litigation support, and regulatory inquiries as needed.
Partner with Finance and Revenue Operations to ensure deal structures align with revenue recognition requirements.
Support corporate governance activities, including board resolutions, entity maintenance, and compliance initiatives.
Stay current on legal developments in adtech, data privacy, AI regulation, and digital advertising.
Identify opportunities to improve and scale legal processes across the organization.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with 100% of employee premiums covered by Pixalate and 50% of dependent premiums covered.
Generous parental leave and maternity leave.
Unlimited PTO.
401(k).
Employee referral bonus program.
Monthly internet reimbursement.
Remote-first work style, with 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.