Director, Corporate & Securities Counsel

Role Summary

Director, Corporate & Securities Counsel at Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. Based in Waltham, MA with hybrid in-office schedule; responsible for managing SEC filings, corporate governance, board support, and related legal matters to support Viridian’s business needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and support on securities laws, corporate governance, corporate secretarial and general corporate matters
• Prepare and manage the Company’s SEC filings, including periodic reports, current reports, proxy statements, Section 16 filings, securities offerings and other related filings
• Provide legal support and guidance with respect to equity plan administration and trading windows
• Assist the CLO in staying current on and advising the Board regarding governance related matters
• Collaborate and provide legal guidance on external communications, such as earnings releases, press releases, and investor presentations
• Collaborate on business development and financing transactions and legal due diligence activities
• Provide on-boarding training and other training on Company related legal topics as needed
• Provide support for legal projects as needed, including employment matters, trade compliance, business development, and other legal projects
• Interact effectively and cross-functionally with internal business clients at various levels of management and across the Company
• Effectively and efficiently work manage outside counsel on a variety of matters
• Collaborate effectively and efficiently as a member of Viridian’s internal legal team

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from a national law school and strong academic credentials
• Admission to, and in good standing with, the bar of at least one state or the District of Columbia
• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive legal experience, including meaningful experience in a law firm managing US securities transactional and regulatory matters
• Strong knowledge of US securities laws and corporate governance
• Experience in corporate governance matters and financing transactions
• General experience supporting a business
• Broad understanding of the pharmaceutical and/or life sciences industry (preferred)
• Learning mindset to expand legal and business skills
• Excellent analytical, detail-oriented, organizational, and information-seeking skills
• Strong analytical and problem-resolution skills
• Exceptional business judgment and ability to balance business needs with legal risks
• Strong negotiating skills with legal and financial/commercial aspects
• Ability to manage several simultaneous projects under tight timelines
• Strong commitment to ethical standards
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite

Education

• Juris Doctor degree

Additional Requirements

• Hybrid in-office schedule with remote work at management’s discretion