Description:

About the Role >>> Corporate Counsel
We are seeking a Corporate Counsel, reporting to our Vice President, Corporate Law. You will be an integral member of the Legal Department and will have an opportunity to operate independently in a dynamic environment to support the evolving corporate needs at A Preclinical Biotechnology Company. You will manage the Company's securities law filings, have responsibility for certain corporate governance matters, and will collaborate with the Vice President, Corporate Law to engage with the Company's executive leadership team and Board of Directors. You will also assist in providing practical legal advice on a broad range of corporate, transactional, and securities law topics, as well as the organization's day-to-day operational needs and strategic priorities. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced and growing company at an integral time.

This role is based out of our Cambridge, Massachusetts office.

Your work will primarily encompass:

Manage the drafting, reviewing and coordinating of the Company's securities law filings, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, Proxy, Section 16 reports, annual stockholder meeting, and related compliance, working closely with the finance team and with outside counsel
Responsible for maintenance of corporate governance documents, including corporate policies and committee charters
Work with the Human Resources and Finance teams on various stock-based compensation and equity compensation plan matters, including assisting with administration of the Company's equity compensation platform
Assist in managing the board platform and supporting board preparatory work streams
Assist and support Vice President, Corporate Law with drafting and reviewing of board and committee consents, minutes, and other actions
Manage international subsidiary, records, and related governance workstreams
Assist and support Vice President, Corporate Law with respect to corporate transactions, including collaboration agreements, licensing agreements, and capital markets transactions. This includes, but is not limited to, managing the Company's data room, preparing disclosure schedules and other deliverables and reviewing the definitive documentation
Review, interpret and analyze existing contracts from time to time, and prepare correspondence to third parties as requested
Conduct legal research and analysis on complex legal issues and stay abreast of relevant legal developments
Support various legal workstreams related to, and collaborate cross-functionally to prepare for, potential commercial launch
Provide legal advice and guidance and complete special projects, on an as-needed basis, covering various matters, including HR, IT, facilities, real estate, tax, etc

Ideal Candidate Profile >>> Biotech Corporate Attorney with SEC Filing Experience
A love of challenging, important work. We are a pragmatic team, driven to imagine and develop meaningful therapies for improving lives. All employees within our company play a unique and crucial role in our success, both in accomplishing our mission and building a positive company culture. As such, we are looking for someone with the right combination of knowledge, experience, and attributes for this role.

Knowledge:

D. from a top national law school with exceptional academic credentials required
Must be admitted, active and in good standing with the Massachusetts state bar or with another state bar and registered, or eligible to register, as in-house counsel with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Broad and deep expertise in corporate and U.S. securities laws, corporate governance, disclosure practices, and board governance matters, including best practices
Familiarity with public company accounting, tax and finance processes, terminology, systems and issues, including a basic knowledge of financial statements, GAAP accounting, and tax matters

Experience:

3-5 years of relevant experience, including working at a leading national law firm as a general corporate, securities, or corporate governance attorney, ideally in the life sciences industry, and/or significant time spent in-house, ideally at a leading public biotech, pharmaceutical or life sciences company. Law firm candidates with appropriate experience are strongly encouraged to apply
Strong experience with coordination and timely and continuous filing of disclosure documentation with the SEC

Attributes:

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Analytical thinking with problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines; the desire to learn and grow
Entrepreneurial mindset: the ability to own and prioritize key workstreams and requirements that will change over the near and mid-term; ability to change course as required in a fast-paced organization; sense of ownership and ability to manage multiple parallel workstreams
Ability to balance team and individual responsibilities; “can do” attitude and problem solver; ability to operate autonomously while being a collaborative team player and partner with other members of the Legal team and internal clients
Self-motivated and enthusiastic; sense of humor a plus
Have impeccable professional ethics, integrity, and judgment