Corporate Counsel

JOB TITLE: CORPORATE COUNSEL

Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. is seeking a dynamic and versatile lawyer to join its legal team. Reporting directly to the EVP, Chief Legal and Business Officer, this attorney will be the only other corporate lawyer at the company and will work on a broad range of legal matters including contracts, SEC reporting, corporate governance, compliance, and other business‑related legal needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the company’s contracting process, including the drafting, review, and negotiation of a variety of contracts to support the company’s business and general operations, including agreements related to R&D, clinical trials, manufacturing, and other commercial activities.
• Provide practical, business‑oriented legal advice to internal teams on a wide range of issues, including contract interpretation, dispute resolution, and assessment of legal and business risks.
• Support corporate governance and SEC reporting, including the preparation of board materials, SEC filings, maintenance of corporate records, and drafting of governance documents and policies.
• Assist in managing the company's compliance program, advising on matters such as healthcare compliance, data privacy, and other relevant regulations.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes and procedures, including template development and contract management.
• Support the training and education of employees on company policies and legal best practices.
• Handle other legal demands and projects as they arise and manage the use of outside counsel as needed.

Essential Skills:

• Highly self‑motivated and able to work independently
• Exceptional interpersonal, decision‑making, analytical skills, and excellent business judgment
• Outstanding, clear and straightforward oral and written communication
• Appreciation for the benefit of working in the office, not remotely, at a growing, innovative biotech
• Strong sense of personal and professional integrity, and appreciation for confidentiality issues
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to a dynamic workload in a growing, entrepreneurial organization
• Ability to collaborate across various functions and with and lead project efforts
• Ability to manage numerous projects and conflicting demands in a fast‑paced environment

Required Education & Experience:

• J.D. degree from an excellent U.S. law school; in good standing with the California State Bar
• At least 5 years of legal experience since graduating from law school, including experience at both a nationally recognized law firm and as in‑house counsel at a biotech company

Compensation

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $175,000 and $210,000 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.