Sr. Corporate & Securities Counsel

Role Summary

The Sr. Corporate & Securities Counsel will serve as counsel on general corporate, securities law, and corporate governance matters. The selected candidate will work closely with the Securities & Corporate Governance team within the company’s Legal Department on the company’s SEC filings, corporate transactions, and corporate governance matters. This position is based in Durham, NC. Remote candidates may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of the company’s SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, Section 16 reports, proxy statements, securities offerings, and other related filings.
• Advise on public disclosures, external communications, corporate secretary and governance matters, and other public company obligations and best practices.
• Advise on compliance with corporate law, securities rules and regulations, and stock exchange rules; monitor changes to the same.
• Research corporate and securities law matters and corporate governance best practices as needed.
• Provide legal advice and support with respect to global stock plans, executive compensation, compliance with the company’s insider trading policy, subsidiary management, and other corporate matters.
• Provide support on matters related to board and committee meetings, including preparation of meeting materials, minutes, and resolutions.
• Assist with monitoring and facilitating compliance with financing and other contractual obligations.
• Collaborate with other members of the Legal team across projects.
• Collaborate across functions with the Finance, Investor Relations, Communications, and Human Resources teams on corporate, disclosure, equity compensation, and financial matters.
• Provide support for other projects as needed, including financing and other corporate transactions, intercompany agreements, and the review and negotiation of a broad array of contracts relating to the company’s business.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• A minimum of 5-7 years securities law and public company experience.
• A combination of law firm, in-house, and biotech/pharma experience strongly preferred.
• A license in good standing to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction.
• Precision and careful attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound business judgment.
• A positive attitude, high energy, desire to grow with the business and help maximize opportunities.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage several simultaneous projects under deadline pressure.
• Experience maintaining public company reporting processes and procedures.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• A strong sense of ownership and dedication to personal excellence and improvement.