Corporate & Securities Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $192k-$245k

CORPORATE & SECURITIES COUNSEL

COMPANY OVERVIEW :

Zentalis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing azenosertib (ZN-c3), a potentially first-in-class and best-in-class WEE1 inhibitor for patients with Cyclin E1+ platinum-resistant ovarian cancer (PROC). Azenosertib is being evaluated as a monotherapy and in combination across multiple tumor types in clinical trials and has broad franchise potential. In clinical trials, azenosertib has been well tolerated and has demonstrated anti-tumor activity as a single agent across multiple tumor types. The Company is also leveraging its extensive experience and capabilities to translate its science to advance research on additional areas of opportunity for azenosertib outside PROC.

JOB SUMMARY :

Serving as critical member of a collaborative and dynamic team, the Corporate & Securities Counsel is responsible for a broad array of matters, including partnering with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the Companys compliance with U.S. securities laws, prepare and coordinate Board of Directors and committee matters, partnering cross-functionally on equity compensation matters, and providing timely and efficient legal advice across the Company. This role reports to the Chief Legal Officer.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Preparing and reviewing all SEC filings, including periodic and current reports, proxy statements and Section 16 reports in collaboration with internal and external accounting and legal teams

Preparing and coordinating Board of Directors and committee materials and processes

Providing legal advice on disclosure matters, including investor presentations, press releases, and other corporate internal and external communications

Working on corporate governance matters, including assisting in the preparation of certain corporate policies and providing training to employees on those policies

Coordinating stock equity programs in conjunction with Finance and Human Resources departments

Preparing, reviewing and negotiating a diverse range of agreements common to the biotechnology industry

Working closely with departments to provide legal advice as needed

Providing advice in a wide array of practice areas and special projects as needed

Keeping current on industry-related laws and regulations and creating or modifying policies and procedures based on such developments

Managing and directing outside counsel when outside expertise is needed

Work collaboratively with company management, colleagues and various business units to support corporate activities

Providing risk management and mitigation counseling

Remaining up-to-date on governmental regulations that may influence contracting matters

Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES REQUIRED :

J.D. degree from a national law school and strong academic credentials

4-7 years of leading law firm and / or in-house biotechnology / pharmaceutical industry experience

Licensed to practice law in state of residence

Strong knowledge of U.S. securities law

Experience in corporate governance matters

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Understanding of, and experience with, the life sciences industry and the applicable regulatory framework preferred

Ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks and work independently under tight deadlines

Proven track record of delivering, independently and consistently, complex projects under challenging circumstances

Ability to assess risk and provide pragmatic guidance

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively within a multidisciplinary team and in a dynamic environment

Self-motivated, enthusiastic and intellectually curious

Flexible and a demonstrated ability to adapt

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

While performing the duties the employee is :

constantly required to reach computers and other office equipment

frequently required to communicate with others

frequently required to sit

frequently required to stand

may occasionally be required to travel to meetings

Equipment typically used : Computers

Note : For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1 / 3 of the time given to the workday, frequently represents 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 of the time and constantly represents 2 / 3 or more of the time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : Employee frequently works in an office environment with a moderate amount of noise and activity. The work environment is fast-paced.