Full job description
Corporate Counsel role requiring 5-7 years experience in corporate governance and legal compliance. Responsibilities include managing filings of financial and tax returns, drafting and negotiating SaaS subscription and intercompany agreements, leveraging governmental incentives, managing international subsidiary incorporation, drafting board resolutions, and supporting fundraising activities. Requires deep knowledge of contract law, data privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, CPA, CTDPA), and corporate formalities. Must have legal education (LLB, GLD, JD) and bachelor's degree. Startup and SaaS experience preferred. Position is full-time, hybrid in McLean, VA. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, unlimited PTO, 401(k), internet reimbursement, flexible hours, and competitive compensation.
What you'll do
- Coordinate preparation and filing of annual financial returns, corporation tax returns, VAT returns, R&D tax credit applications, and service provider disclosures
- Understand and draft subscription and data licensing agreements for SaaS businesses, including negotiation and amendments
- Identify and leverage governmental incentives such as R&D tax credits to improve corporate financial performance
- Project manage incorporation of international affiliates and subsidiaries
- Draft intercompany agreements and board resolutions for international entities (e.g., Ireland, Delaware)
- Apply knowledge of OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
- Participate in fundraising activities including Series A raises, Venture Debt raises, and Convertible Notes
- Collaborate extensively across multiple functions
Requirements
- Deep familiarity with the complexities of SaaS subscription agreements, including user rights, SLAs, and legal compliance
- Skilled in negotiating and structuring intercompany agreements aligned with corporate strategy and legal compliance
- Knowledgeable in data protection laws and regulations, able to address data privacy matters, conduct risk assessments, and implement compliance measures
- Experienced in drafting and presenting board resolutions supporting governance and compliance initiatives
- Effective communicator with ability to collaborate cross-functionally, including with product teams
- Versatile in managing various ad-hoc legal tasks
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, International Affairs, or Management
- Legal education (LLB, GLD, JD) required
- Familiarity with global information security and privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, CPA, CTDPA)
- Startup and SaaS experience preferred
Benefits
Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance with premiums 100% covered for employees and 50% for dependentsUnlimited PTO401(k) PlanMonthly internet reimbursementCasual, remote work environmentHybrid, flexible hoursOpportunity for advancementExtremely competitive compensation