General Counsel (Dallas)

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Our client is a dynamic, late-stage biotechnology company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. This innovative and rapidly growing company is seeking a highly motivated, business-minded attorney to lead its legal function and serve as a strategic partner to the executive team.

The General Counsel will oversee all legal matters, including collaboration and other commercial agreements, employment issues, intellectual property portfolio management, corporate governance, and a variety of corporate transactions.

Key Responsibilities of the General Counsel Position:

• Advise and execute on general corporate transactions and subsidiary formations for multiple interests in an aggressively growing private company.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of agreements, including NDAs, technology licenses, collaboration agreements, marketing and development contracts, vendor agreements, R&D partnerships, and other commercial arrangements.
• Provide clear, practical legal advice to internal business teams on day-to-day corporate matters and strategic initiatives.
• Advise on corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory issues.
• Work onsite at the company’s Dallas, Texas headquarters.

Required Skills & Qualifications of the General Counsel Position:

• Substantial experience leading general corporate, governance, and commercial transactions for privately held companies in the biotechnology, life sciences or technology industries.
• Proven ability to manage a broad range of corporate technology agreements, including licensing, collaboration, and NDA contracts.
• Strong business acumen, sound judgment, and the ability to clearly communicate legal issues and risk assessments.
• Proven leader of a legal department and supportive of business goals.

Education & Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant legal experience with a top AmLaw or equivalent firm, and in-house legal department corporate generalist in the technology, life sciences or biotechnology fields.
• Private company corporate transactions and business support in a broad range of transactions.
• Texas-based candidates and those residing in Dallas are given priority. Relocation candidates will be considered.
• Highly competitive compensation package, including meaningful equity in the company and its affiliates.
• Apply to website or directly: View email address on apply.placed-app.com

Confidentiality

Latitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Executive
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Law Practice

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