Corporate Counsel I sec / Governance

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Corporate Counsel I (SEC / Governance)

The candidate advises on general legal matters pertaining to the Company across all sites. Provides a variety of corporate governance and securities legal services to the company under the direction of the company’s general counsel. Acts as advisor on issues involving the organization's legal and regulatory compliance, with a particular emphasis on SEC and governance matters. Demonstrates comfort with advising on a broad range of legal matters, including transactional matters in the life sciences (pharmaceutical, biotech, drug delivery, and medical devices) industry, including but not limited to, drafting and negotiating research and development agreements, clinical research agreements, license agreements, and manufacturing and supply agreements without significant supervision. Familiarity with intellectual property law and FDA and European regulatory matters. Manages a variety of corporate governance and securities issues for the company, and exercises sound legal and practical judgment in advising in-house clients on a variety of legal issues. Coordinates as appropriate with management and in-house and outside counsel in the handling of securities issues SEC compliance, governance and other matters. Helps to establish effective and efficient processes for meeting legal, contractual and compliance requirements. Coordinates with the Intellectual Property department to ensure that negotiated documents are sufficiently protective of Company IP. Coordinates with the Finance department to ensure that negotiated documents meet Company's financial requirements. Coordinates with other departments within the Company (regulatory, manufacturing, quality, program management) to ensure that negotiated documents meet Company's requirements in these areas. Provides legal and business counsel to Company and subsidiary management teams on an as required basis. Works on and may lead other projects as assigned. May provide guidance to junior legal staff.

Additional Information

Requisition Number 3593-840-R

Company info

Nektar Therapeutics
455 Mission Bay Boulevard South
San Francisco
California
United States 94158
Website : http://www.nektar.com