Sr. Corporate Counsel

Corporate Governance & Disclosure

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Locations

San Francisco, CA, USA • Remote in USA

Experience Level

Entry

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Mid

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Expert

Desired Skills

Management

Communications

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

CategoriesNew

Legal & Compliance

Requirements

Education: Successful completion of a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
Bar Admission: Active membership in good standing with the bar association of the state where practicing
Experience: A minimum of 8 years of experience as a corporate and securities attorney, with significant exposure to public company matters. Prior in-house experience at a biotech or pharmaceutical public company is strongly preferred
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of management
Analytical Thinking: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including making recommendations and exercising judgment
Strategic Vision and Collaboration: Ability to align legal strategies with business objectives, contributing to the company's growth and success, and ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally with internal teams, external advisors, and stakeholders
Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in legal research, documentation, and compliance
Adaptability: Agility to adapt to changing legal and regulatory landscapes, while remaining current with industry trends and best practices; Time management and organizational skills necessary to independently manage many matters, appropriately prioritize workload, and plan for resources to meet deadlines and goals

Responsibilities

Provide support on required filings, including the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, proxy, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, Form 4s and review corporate communications as necessary to ensure compliance with all governing disclosure rules and regulations
Prepare registration statements for financings and equity incentive plans on Forms S-3 and S-8
Manage Section 16 filings (Forms 3, 4, and 5) and prepare, update beneficial ownership for Section 16 filers, obtain SEC codes, and maintain records for Section 16 filers
Manage Nasdaq listing applications and other required notifications
Provide counsel on corporate governance and disclosure matters to internal colleagues and management, including Finance, Investor Relations and Human Resources
Provide counsel on board governance topics, including board policies and guidelines, meeting preparations, and material generation
Support compliance with the Company's Insider Trading Policy
Assist with analysis for conflict of interest, related party transactions, and director independence
Provide support with respect to 10b5-1 trading plans and related SEC disclosures
Help to monitor, oversee, and improve the company's SEC and other public disclosure processes
Assist Stock Administration with equity plan compliance and implementation
Assist with US and non-US equity issuance and ESPP compliance
Help to coordinate press release required for inducement grants
Assist HR with the review and preparation of benefit programs and annual review from legal aspects
Provide legal support to Tax, Treasury, Investor Relations, Press Release and Corporate Finance
Provide support on various types of transactions (e.g., mergers& acquisitions, equity financing, strategic transactions), including drafting, negotiation, and on-going guidance on implementation
Stay abreast of the evolving legal and regulatory landscape with regard to areas of responsibility
No matter your role at BridgeBio, successful team members are:
Patient Champions, who put patients first and uphold strict ethical standards
Entrepreneurial Operators, who drive toward practical solutions and have an ownership mindset
Truth Seekers, who are detailed, rational, and humble problem solvers
Individuals Who Inspire Excellence in themselves and those around them
High-quality executors, who execute against goals and milestones with quality, precision, and speed

About BridgeBio

BridgeBio is a biopharmaceutical company founded to discover, create, test, and deliver transformative medicines to treat patients who suffer from genetic diseases and cancers with clear genetic drivers. We bridge the gap between remarkable advancements in genetic science in academic institutions and the delivery of meaningful medicines to patients. Founded in 2015, the company has built a portfolio of 20+ drug development programs ranging from preclinical to late-stage development in multiple therapeutic areas including genetic dermatology, precision oncology, cardiology, endocrinology, neurology, pulmonology, and renal disease, with two approved drugs.

Our focus on scientific excellence and rapid execution aim to translate today’s discoveries into tomorrow’s medicines. We have U.S. offices in San Francisco, Palo Alto, and Raleigh, with small satellites in other parts of the country. We also have international offices in Montreal, Canada, and Zurich, Switzerland, and are expanding across Europe.

To learn more about our story and company culture, visit us at https://bridgebio.com

Who You Are

The position of Senior Corporate Counsel will be an important member of BridgeBio’s Legal & Compliance team and provide internal colleagues with practical, risk-appropriate, and timely legal advice and support. This role will focus primarily on corporate governance, securities matters, and transactional support. The successful candidate must be self-motivated, and possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, and technical skills, as well as the ability to build professional relationships. The individual must have the ability to work independently on matters with moderate risk and complexity and be an effective and engaged team member in a fast-paced environment. Strong initiative and follow-through are essential to be successful in this role. The ability to maintain confidentiality and to operate in the role with the highest ethical standards and professionalism are required. The position will report to the VP of Legal, Corporate Counsel.

Responsibilities

Provide support on required filings, including the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, proxy, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, Form 4s and review corporate communications as necessary to ensure compliance with all governing disclosure rules and regulations
Prepare registration statements for financings and equity incentive plans on Forms S-3 and S-8
Manage Section 16 filings (Forms 3, 4, and 5) and prepare, update beneficial ownership for Section 16 filers, obtain SEC codes, and maintain records for Section 16 filers
Manage Nasdaq listing applications and other required notifications
Provide counsel on corporate governance and disclosure matters to internal colleagues and management, including Finance, Investor Relations and Human Resources
Provide counsel on board governance topics, including board policies and guidelines, meeting preparations, and material generation
Support compliance with the Company’s Insider Trading Policy
Assist with analysis for conflict of interest, related party transactions, and director independence
Provide support with respect to 10b5-1 trading plans and related SEC disclosures
Help to monitor, oversee, and improve the company’s SEC and other public disclosure processes
Assist Stock Administration with equity plan compliance and implementation
Assist with US and non-US equity issuance and ESPP compliance
Help to coordinate press release required for inducement grants
Assist HR with the review and preparation of benefit programs and annual review from legal aspects
Provide legal support to Tax, Treasury, Investor Relations, Press Release and Corporate Finance
Provide support on various types of transactions (e.g., mergers& acquisitions, equity financing, strategic transactions), including drafting, negotiation, and on-going guidance on implementation
Stay abreast of the evolving legal and regulatory landscape with regard to areas of responsibility

No matter your role at BridgeBio, successful team members are:

Patient Champions, who put patients first and uphold strict ethical standards
Entrepreneurial Operators, who drive toward practical solutions and have an ownership mindset
Truth Seekers, who are detailed, rational, and humble problem solvers
Individuals Who Inspire Excellence in themselves and those around them
High-quality executors, who execute against goals and milestones with quality, precision, and speed

Education, Experience & Skills Requirements

Education: Successful completion of a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
Bar Admission: Active membership in good standing with the bar association of the state where practicing
Experience: A minimum of 8 years of experience as a corporate and securities attorney, with significant exposure to public company matters. Prior in-house experience at a biotech or pharmaceutical public company is strongly preferred
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of management
Analytical Thinking: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including making recommendations and exercising judgment
Strategic Vision and Collaboration: Ability to align legal strategies with business objectives, contributing to the company’s growth and success, and ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally with internal teams, external advisors, and stakeholders
Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in legal research, documentation, and compliance
Adaptability: Agility to adapt to changing legal and regulatory landscapes, while remaining current with industry trends and best practices; Time management and organizational skills necessary to independently manage many matters, appropriately prioritize workload, and plan for resources to meet deadlines and goals

What We Offer

Patient Days, where we are fortunate to hear directly from individuals living with the conditions we are seeking to impact throughout the year and learn how we can improve our efforts
A culture inspired by our values: put patients first, think independently, be radically transparent, every minute counts, and let the science speak
An unyielding commitment to always putting patients first. Learn more about how we do this here
A de-centralized model that enables our program teams to focus on advancing science and helping patients. Our affiliate structure is designed to eliminate bureaucracy and put decision-making power in the hands of those closest to the science
A place where you own the vision – both for your program and your own career path
A collaborative, fast-paced, data-driven environment where we inspire ourselves and each other to always perform at the top of our game
Access to learning and development resources to help you get in the best professional shape of your life
Robust and market-competitive compensation & benefits package (Base, Performance Bonus, Equity, health, welfare & retirement programs)
Flexible PTO
Rapid career advancement for strong performers
Potential ability to work on multiple BridgeBio Pharma programs across multiple therapeutic areas over time
Partnerships with leading institutions
Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We will not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not send agency resumes to our website or BridgeBio and affiliating employees.