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General Counsel

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Santa Clara, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/10/2025

Meet Recruitment is working with a well-funded biotech in the San Francisco Bay Area. We’re seeking a strategic and experienced General Counsel to lead legal operations and join the executive team. This is a high-impact role that will provide critical legal guidance, mitigate risks, and support key business decisions as we navigate new opportunities.

Role Overview :

The General Counsel will be responsible for overseeing all legal functions within the company. As a key member of the executive team, the GC will provide legal expertise and strategic advice to senior leadership on a wide range of business matters, including corporate governance, compliance, risk management, and contract negotiations.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Act as the primary legal advisor to the executive team on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, business strategy, and legal risk.
  • Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements, including corporate governance matters, securities laws, and industry-specific regulations.
  • Identify and assess legal risks across the business, providing actionable recommendations and mitigation strategies to senior leadership.
  • Lead the negotiation, drafting, and management of key contracts and agreements, ensuring that the company’s interests are protected.
  • Oversee and manage any litigation matters, collaborating with external counsel when necessary, to minimize legal exposure and ensure favorable outcomes.
  • Provide legal support for mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other business transactions, including conducting due diligence and structuring deals.
  • Lead and manage the in-house legal team, providing mentorship, guidance, and professional development to legal staff.
  • Develop, implement, and enforce corporate policies to ensure ethical conduct, legal compliance, and risk mitigation across the organization.

Qualifications :

  • 10 years of legal experience, with at least 5 years in a senior or executive legal role (preferably as General Counsel / Head of Legal).
  • Experience in the life science sector.
  • Deep knowledge of corporate governance, risk management, contract law, and litigation. Experience with M&A and securities law is a plus.
  • Strong understanding of business operations and the ability to align legal strategies with overall business objectives.
  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
  • Please note that this position does not offer visa sponsorship or support for visa transfers. Applicants must have current, unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
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