Description:

A Biopharmaceutical Company Legal & Compliance Team is a group of business-oriented, creative lawyers providing effective legal advice and counsel across the A Biopharmaceutical Company. As part of our continued growth, A Biopharmaceutical Company is looking for an experienced securities and corporate governance lawyer to assist with management of compliance, reporting, and disclosure responsibilities related to US securities laws and support related global corporate governance matters. This role reports to the Group Company Secretary. Candidates may work out of our Indianapolis-area office or remotely anywhere in the United States, with the expectation for travel, as required.

Key Accountabilities:

In collaboration with the Group Company Secretary and applicable internal clients, manage the company's reporting and compliance with relevant securities laws and regulations, including applicable US public and private securities and global subsidiary/affiliate corporate governance laws and requirements. This will include preparing and reviewing applicable best practice internal and externally filed documents to ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
Prepare and train employees on policies and procedures related to applicable securities compliance requirements.
Monitor and advise applicable teams on trends in securities laws, regulations, and enforcement, as well as disclosures made by peers and other public companies.
As needed, collaborate with the Group General Counsel, Deputy Group General Counsel, and colleagues in the A Biopharmaceutical Company Legal & Compliance team on other matters including other corporate governance matters, debt transactions, corporate finance and treasury transactions, and related financing projects; M&A and joint ventures; capital investments; and other strategic corporate transactions.
Deliver effective business partnering to Board, management, global and regional teams on securities and corporate governance matters
Foster a culture of early engagement as trusted business partner on securities and corporate governance matter so that they are built by design and there are “no surprises”'
Ensure operational excellence and continuous improvement for Global and Regional securities and corporate governance activities
Advise on securities and corporate governance and securities matters consistent with the Company's risk tolerance

Education and Experience:

JD (or equivalent) from a top law school with admission in at least one state bar.
8+ years combined private practice and/or in-house corporate experience. Strong preference for applicants who have worked at least 3 years in an AmLaw50 firm's public securities, capital markets, or general corporate practice.
5+ years' experience managing SEC regulations compliance, disclosures, and reporting requirements in a US-listed public company, ideally in a pharmaceutical, medical device, or biotechnology company.
Proven ability to manage external counsel effectively and efficiently and/or consultants supporting securities compliance and reporting.
Ability to stay relevant on evolving securities/corporate governance laws and regulations, and clearly communicate guidance to non-lawyer colleagues and internal clients.
Ability to expeditiously identify and analyze issues and provide legally sound recommendations consistent with good business practices and reason.
Creative thinker who can lead urgent, complex matters; manage others; and collaborate effectively with clients, peers, and consultants.
Strong understanding of core financial concepts including developing and communicating clear guidance across a rapidly growing, international biopharmaceutical and life sciences company.
Outstanding analytical, writing, and oral presentation skills. Willingness to be coached and be supportive of constructive feedback.
Ability to travel 4-6x a year, including internationally.