Vice President, Corporate Transactions

Role: Senior legal executive providing strategic counsel to a biopharma company specializing in rare diseases, focusing on corporate governance, securities law, and complex transactions. Responsibilities: draft and negotiate licensing, M&A, and contractual arrangements; advise on SEC filings, investor relations, and capital markets transactions; oversee corporate law functions, compliance, and board activities; collaborate across functions to develop policies, support external communications, and manage outside counsel. Requirements: JD from an accredited law school; 15+ years industry experience including 5+ years in-house at a biopharma firm, preferably with rare diseases; licensed to practice in the US; strong contract negotiation, project management, and legal advisory skills. Preferred qualifications: leadership experience in recruiting and managing teams; familiarity with SEC, Nasdaq, and corporate governance; supporting capital markets and external communications. High-Value: advising in SEC compliance, corporate governance, securities law, and complex corporate transactions within a biotech setting; supporting a public company with emphasis on legal risk management in a fast-paced, innovative environment. WorkSetup: not specified; likely hybrid or onsite based on standard legal functions.