Corporate & Securities Counsel

Job Title: Corporate & Securities Counsel

Location: San Diego, CA (fully onsite) - relocation package available

Salary: $200,000–$230,000 base, plus bonus and equity

Skills: Securities Law, Corporate Governance, Biotech Industry, BigLaw, SEC Reporting

Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.

About the Company / The Opportunity:

Join a pioneering company in the biotechnology industry with a mission to deliver life-changing therapies to patients! As Corporate & Securities Counsel, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the company's growth and innovation through expert legal guidance in a thriving, well-funded biotech environment in San Diego.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal counsel on a broad range of securities matters, including SEC filings, periodic reports, and compliance with public company disclosure obligations.
• Advise on corporate governance matters and support board and committee activities.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including strategic collaborations, licensing, and partnership agreements typical in biotechnology firms.
• Manage legal due diligence and documentation for mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives.
• Support the company's growth by partnering with cross-functional teams, including R&D, finance, and business development.

Must-Have Skills:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and admission to practice law in California.
• 4–5+ years of public company experience in securities law and corporate governance.
• Experience in the biotechnology or life sciences industry.
• Law firm experience.
• Strong track record of preparing and reviewing SEC filings and managing public company reporting obligations.
• Expertise in commercial contract drafting and negotiation, especially related to biotech collaborations and licensing.
• Highly motivated, driven, and eager to learn, take on new challenges, and grow professionally.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Familiarity with international securities law and cross-border transactions. xhyhwjd
• Understanding of equity compensation plans and corporate finance instruments typical in biotechnology.