California Licensed Corporate Counsel

Job Summary

To support corporate legal functions, the full-time California Licensed Corporate Counsel will manage SEC reporting, corporate governance, and strategic transactions while working remotely or in a hybrid capacity from South San Francisco, CA.

Key responsibilities

• Draft and review SEC filings and public company disclosures, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and proxy statements
• Advise on corporate governance matters and support Board and committee processes
• Negotiate and draft agreements related to strategic partnerships, M&A, and other corporate transactions

Required qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar; California bar admission or eligibility required
• At least 12 years of relevant corporate/securities experience, preferably in a law firm or in-house legal department
• Significant experience with SEC reporting, corporate governance, and proxy statements
• Experience in drafting and negotiating corporate agreements, particularly in strategic partnerships and M&A
• Preferred experience in the life sciences, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical industry