Director, Corporate Counsel- Corporate and Securities
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
August 10, 2026
Remote friendly (Palo Alto, CA)
United States
Corporate Functions
Brief Description
The Director, Corporate and Securities provides leadership on corporate, securities, and governance matters.
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with federal/state securities laws (’34 Act and ’33 Act reporting), Nasdaq compliance, Regulation FD, and insider trading.
- Prepare and/or review SEC filings, including Form 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statement, Section 16 filings, and registration statements.
- Maintain governance policies and practices (corporate governance guidelines, committee charters, 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/update form equity award agreements.
- Support the Total Rewards team with administration of employee compensation benefits programs.
- Collaborate with and advise cross-functional teams (finance, accounting, tax, internal audit, etc.).
- Support capital markets transactions and strategic initiatives (debt offerings, credit agreements, treasury matters, M&A, dispositions, joint ventures, investments).
- Provide corporate governance support, including Corporate Sustainability and Social Impact/ESG.
Required Qualifications
- Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school; licensed to practice law in the U.S.
- Member in good standing with no prior suspensions or disciplinary history.
Required/Preferred Experience & Skills
- Minimum 7 years combined in-house and/or law firm experience (biotech/pharma experience preferred).
- Self-motivated, proactive, strategic, excellent judgment.
- Ability to multi-task, pivot in a fast-changing environment.
- Strong legal analysis; identify legal/compliance issues.
- Ability to present, train, and educate stakeholders.
- Strong organizational/project management skills; independent, action-oriented leader.
Benefits
- Eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan; and flexible paid vacation.
Application instructions
- If a current Jazz employee, apply via the Internal Career site.
The Director, Corporate and Securities provides leadership on corporate, securities, and governance matters.
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with federal/state securities laws (’34 Act and ’33 Act reporting), Nasdaq compliance, Regulation FD, and insider trading.
- Prepare and/or review SEC filings, including Form 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statement, Section 16 filings, and registration statements.
- Maintain governance policies and practices (corporate governance guidelines, committee charters, 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/update form equity award agreements.
- Support the Total Rewards team with administration of employee compensation benefits programs.
- Collaborate with and advise cross-functional teams (finance, accounting, tax, internal audit, etc.).
- Support capital markets transactions and strategic initiatives (debt offerings, credit agreements, treasury matters, M&A, dispositions, joint ventures, investments).
- Provide corporate governance support, including Corporate Sustainability and Social Impact/ESG.
Required Qualifications
- Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school; licensed to practice law in the U.S.
- Member in good standing with no prior suspensions or disciplinary history.
Required/Preferred Experience & Skills
- Minimum 7 years combined in-house and/or law firm experience (biotech/pharma experience preferred).
- Self-motivated, proactive, strategic, excellent judgment.
- Ability to multi-task, pivot in a fast-changing environment.
- Strong legal analysis; identify legal/compliance issues.
- Ability to present, train, and educate stakeholders.
- Strong organizational/project management skills; independent, action-oriented leader.
Benefits
- Eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan; and flexible paid vacation.
Application instructions
- If a current Jazz employee, apply via the Internal Career site.