Associate General Counsel

Nkarta Therapeutics seeks an Associate General Counsel to support legal functions for this publicly traded clinical-stage biotech company. Reporting to the VP General Counsel, the role encompasses commercial contracting, compliance, regulatory communications review, and employment matters while helping meet public company obligations.

Responsibilities Oversee contracts function and advise on complex license, collaboration, and vendor agreements Review promotional, scientific, and corporate communications for FDA, SEC, and regulatory compliance Maintain corporate policies, deliver compliance training, and support conflict of interest and data privacy programs Manage outside counsel relationships, budgets, and coordinate intellectual property matters Advise on employment agreements, equity awards, workplace policies, and HR compliance matters Requirements Law degree and bar admission in relevant jurisdiction Commercial contracting and negotiation experience Regulatory compliance and FDA knowledge in biotech or pharmaceutical industry Experience with SEC reporting and public company governance Communications review and compliance expertise Employment law and HR compliance background