UK Corporate Counsel

Position: Corporate Counsel for EMEA and APAC

Location: Remote, UK

Classification: Full-time

Min. Experience: 2-3 years of experience in a similar role

Position Overview:

As a fast-growing multinational enterprise, Pixalate is seeking an experienced UK-based corporate governance professional to help accelerate growth in a cost-effective and legally-compliant manner. Experience analysing regulatory obligations for applicability, and a proven track record of unwavering adherence to governmental filing cadences are essential elements of this role. Candidates should possess a general 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.

Who We Are Looking For:

This role will require someone who has:

• Experience coordinating preparation and filing of annual financial returns, corporation tax returns, VAT returns, R&D tax credit applications, and service provider utilisation disclosures;
• Expertise in establishing and maintaining e-room repositories for corporate governance documentation; and
• Thorough understanding of the material terms and conditions of subscription agreements for software-as-a-service (SAAS) businesses, and significant experience drafting, negotiating, and amending such agreements.

Ideal candidates will have experience with some or all of the following:

• 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;
• Familiarity with Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises;
• Basic understanding of share award schemes, such as the UK’s Enterprise Management Incentives (EMI) scheme;
• Experience with GAAP audits and/or investor due diligence; and
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.

Experience:

• 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/CPRA)

Benefits:

• Generous benefits package including 25 days holiday plus Bank holidays
• Defined contribution Pension scheme

• Casual, remote work environment
• Flexible hours
• Opportunity for advancement
• Fun annual team events
• Being part of a high-performing team that wants to win and have fun doing it
• Extremely competitive compensation

Who We Are:

• We believe in small teams that produce high output
• Slack is a way of life; short emails are encouraged
• Fearless attitude holds high esteem
• Bold ideas are applauded
• Chess players do well
• Titles don’t mean much; you attain respect by producing results
• Everyone’s a data addict and analytical thinker
• Collaboration, collaboration, collaboration

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