Director, Corporate Counsel- Corporate and Securities
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
August 31, 2026
Remote friendly (Palo Alto, CA)
United States
Corporate Functions
Brief Description
The Director, Corporate and Securities reports to the Executive Director, Corporate and Securities, and is a key member of the Legal department. Provides leadership on corporate, securities, and governance matters, including SEC/Nasdaq compliance, SEC filings, board matters, and advice on corporate governance, investor relations, and executive compensation.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with federal and state securities laws, focusing on ’34 Act and ’33 Act reporting, Nasdaq compliance, Regulation FD, and insider trading.
- Prepare and/or review SEC filings, including Form 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, proxy statements, Section 16 filings, and registration statements.
- Maintain governance policies and practices, including corporate governance guidelines, committee charters, and other governing documents.
- Review, advise, and assist with quarterly earnings releases, investor presentations, quarterly/annual reports, sustainability reports, and other external communications.
- Advise on executive compensation activities; maintain and update form equity award agreements.
- Support the Total Rewards team with administration of employee compensation benefits programs.
- Collaborate with and advise departments including finance, accounting, tax, and internal audit.
- Support capital markets transactions and strategic transaction initiatives (e.g., debt offerings, credit agreements, M&A support, dispositions, joint ventures, investments).
- Provide corporate governance support, including Corporate Sustainability and Social Impact/ESG.
- Perform additional functions and projects as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- J.D. from an accredited law school; licensed to practice law in the U.S.
- In good standing with a state bar; no prior suspensions or disciplinary history.
- Minimum 7 years combined in-house and/or law firm experience; biotech/pharma experience preferred.
Skills/Attributes
- Self-motivated, proactive, strategic, excellent judgment; strong multi-tasking and flexibility in fast-changing environments.
- Ability to drive issues to closure; strong legal analysis and identification of compliance issues.
- Ability to deliver oral presentations, train/educate stakeholders; strong organizational/project management skills.
- Strategic, independent, action-oriented; strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Education/Licenses
- J.D. and U.S. law license.
Benefits (as stated)
- Eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and flexible paid vacation.
Application instruction
- Current Jazz employees apply via the Internal Career site.
The Director, Corporate and Securities reports to the Executive Director, Corporate and Securities, and is a key member of the Legal department. Provides leadership on corporate, securities, and governance matters, including SEC/Nasdaq compliance, SEC filings, board matters, and advice on corporate governance, investor relations, and executive compensation.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with federal and state securities laws, focusing on ’34 Act and ’33 Act reporting, Nasdaq compliance, Regulation FD, and insider trading.
- Prepare and/or review SEC filings, including Form 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, proxy statements, Section 16 filings, and registration statements.
- Maintain governance policies and practices, including corporate governance guidelines, committee charters, and other governing documents.
- Review, advise, and assist with quarterly earnings releases, investor presentations, quarterly/annual reports, sustainability reports, and other external communications.
- Advise on executive compensation activities; maintain and update form equity award agreements.
- Support the Total Rewards team with administration of employee compensation benefits programs.
- Collaborate with and advise departments including finance, accounting, tax, and internal audit.
- Support capital markets transactions and strategic transaction initiatives (e.g., debt offerings, credit agreements, M&A support, dispositions, joint ventures, investments).
- Provide corporate governance support, including Corporate Sustainability and Social Impact/ESG.
- Perform additional functions and projects as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- J.D. from an accredited law school; licensed to practice law in the U.S.
- In good standing with a state bar; no prior suspensions or disciplinary history.
- Minimum 7 years combined in-house and/or law firm experience; biotech/pharma experience preferred.
Skills/Attributes
- Self-motivated, proactive, strategic, excellent judgment; strong multi-tasking and flexibility in fast-changing environments.
- Ability to drive issues to closure; strong legal analysis and identification of compliance issues.
- Ability to deliver oral presentations, train/educate stakeholders; strong organizational/project management skills.
- Strategic, independent, action-oriented; strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Education/Licenses
- J.D. and U.S. law license.
Benefits (as stated)
- Eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and flexible paid vacation.
Application instruction
- Current Jazz employees apply via the Internal Career site.