Corporate Counsel (Remote)

Min 7 yrs required

Full-time

Yes

Corporate Counsel
The candidate will draft and provide counsel in support of SEC, NASDAQ and/or other securities filings, including current and periodic reports and announcements, proxy statements, and other regulatory filings and reports. Serve as a subject matter expert on compliance and disclosure items and advise on and draft new disclosures; coordinate and assist with financial disclosures. Partner with Corporate Communications to review public announcements including press releases, corporate, investor and scientific presentations, and communications with internal and external stakeholders. Provide legal support on various types of transactions, including potential equity investments, joint ventures, credit facilities, corporate financing, business development, licensing, and mergers and acquisitions, including supporting due diligence, negotiation of terms, drafting of documentation, and regulatory filings. Assist with corporate secretarial duties, including the preparation of Board materials, minutes, corporate policies and charters, annual meeting preparation, and other governance-related matters. Advice on matters related to equity-based compensation, including equity plan participation and the employee stock purchase plan. Provide legal support and advice on corporate finance matters, including coordinating with outside counsel on debt and equity offerings. Review and negotiate corporate contracts in collaboration with relevant business stakeholders. Oversee the coordination and maintenance of records for due diligence and the Company’s electronic data rooms. Special projects and other activities as needed

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The candidate should have a J.D. from an accredited law school in the U.S. Should have 7+ years of SEC reporting experience at a law firm and/or as in-house counsel. Experience with biotech or pharma companies is strongly preferred. Should pay attention to detail and the ability to work independently, within a multi-disciplinary team, as well as with external partners and vendors. Should have the ability to analyze complex issues to develop relevant and realistic plans, programs and recommendations and demonstrated ability to translate strategy into action, strong working knowledge of U.S. securities laws and regulations and the ability to quickly learn, interpret and apply changes in such laws and regulations and policies, demonstrated ability to collaborate, as well as to work independently, balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with a high level of professionalism. Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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