Deputy General Counsel

Deputy General CounselSeattle, Washington, United States; South San Francisco, California, United StatesThe Deputy General Counsel is responsible for a broad range of legal, corporate governance, public company reporting and compliance duties to support the company's needs. This leader will deliver confident and proactive support, work collaboratively as well as autonomously, and be comfortable with, and skilled in, interacting with senior management and employees at all levels throughout the company.Roles and Responsibilities:Proactively support all operational functions within the company, including our Research, Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Medical Affairs, Nonclinical Development, Translational Science, Regulatory, Finance, HR and IT teamsCollaborate on strategic initiatives, including Business Development mattersDraft, review and negotiate (and oversee management of) confidentiality agreements, consulting agreements, services agreements, research and collaboration agreements, clinical trial agreements, license agreements and other agreementsReview Exchange Act filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K, Proxy Statement and Section 16 reports, and support compliance with other public company reporting requirementsAssist with corporate governance and stock plan administration activities; provide expertise and insights for developing and messaging communications and training for employeesLead compliance and privacy programs; design, deliver and monitor training for employeesOversee management of corporate minute books, other corporate records and contracts and form agreements databasesCollaborate with outside counsel and manage external spend efficientlyManage Legal team members; guide performance and development for staff in alignment with Lyell performance practicesThis role may be based either in South San Francisco, CA or Seattle (at either the Downtown Seattle, WA or Bothell, WA location)Preferred Education:Law school graduate and Bar memberPreferred Experience:15+ years post-Bar experience, gained in pharmaceutical/biotech environment and/or a top-tier law firm representing healthcare and biotechnology clientsBroad experience working with different functional teams; prior experience with an expanding organization during its growth phase is preferredDeep knowledge of SEC and Nasdaq public company reporting obligationsEntrepreneurial spirit; experience in a growing company is a plusSelf-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently, to manage and support others, to lead and to make sound decisions quicklyProven ability to interact effectively with senior management and others at all levels of an organizationHighly effective organization skills to successfully manage wide-ranging workload and projectsExcellent legal, business, analytical and presentation skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong ability to influence and negotiateExcellent collaboration skills with a desire to bring out the best in othersFluency in EnglishKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Ability to be both an "architect" and a "plumber" – to see the big picture and to execute itAbility to explain complex concepts and problems in simple terms, and communicate clearly and effectively at all organization levels (including senior management)Ability to elevate colleagues' performanceStrong sense of ownership for projects and results and passionate about his/her workAnalytical mindset; good problem-solving skills; able to work effectively to identify issues, gather relevant data points, assess risks and provide solution-based recommendationsThe salary range for this position is $360,000 to $400,000, annually, with the opportunity to earn an annual bonus. The salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on Lyell's compensation practices and an applicant's qualifications and experience. Employees are also eligible to participate in Lyell's Equity Incentive Plan.At Lyell, we believe that highest performing teams include people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences who respectfully challenge each other. We are committed to building an open, diverse and inclusive culture for all employees. Lyell is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristics protected under applicable federal, state and local laws.