Director, Corporate Counsel- Corporate and Securities

Overview

This role involves serving as the Director, Corporate and Securities within the Legal department, reporting to the Executive Director, Corporate and Securities. The position provides leadership on a broad range of corporate, securities, and governance matters for a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company.

Responsibilities

Securities and Corporate Governance

• Ensure compliance with federal and state securities laws, focusing on the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 1933 reporting, Nasdaq compliance, Regulation FD, and insider trading rules.
• Prepare and review all SEC filings, including Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, Form 8-K, proxy statements, Section 16 filings, and registration statements.
• Maintain governance policies and practices, including corporate governance guidelines, committee charters, and other governing documents.

Investor Relations and Executive Compensation

• Review, advise, and assist with quarterly earnings releases, investor presentations, quarterly and annual reports, sustainability reports, and other external communications.
• Advise on executive compensation activities and maintain and update equity award agreements and related documentation.
• Support the Total Rewards team in administering employee compensation and benefits programs.

Other Duties

• Collaborate with and advise various departments including finance, accounting, tax, internal audit, and others as needed.
• Provide secondary support for capital markets transactions such as debt offerings, credit agreements, treasury matters, strategic transactions including mergers and acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and investments.
• Support corporate governance initiatives including Corporate Sustainability and Social Impact/ESG efforts.
• Perform additional projects and functions as assigned.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the U.S. with good standing membership in a state bar and no prior suspensions or disciplinary history.
• Minimum of 7 years of combined experience in-house and/or at a law firm; experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry preferred.
• Self-motivated, proactive, strategic thinker with excellent judgment.
• Ability to multitask, be flexible, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong legal analysis and advisory skills with the ability to identify potential legal and compliance issues.
• Effective oral presentation skills and ability to train and educate stakeholders on legal topics.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Leadership skills with the ability to drive change, innovate, and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to foster engagement, drive results, and instill trust through integrity and authenticity.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range for U.S.-based candidates: $224,000 to $336,000 annually.
• Individual compensation within this range depends on qualifications, skills, experience, and internal equity considerations.
• Eligibility for discretionary annual cash bonuses or incentive compensation.
• Potential for discretionary equity grants under a long-term equity incentive plan.
• Access to benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement savings plan, and flexible paid vacation.

Location

• This position is based in the United States.

This employer is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.