Legal Counsel (Corporate)

Under the direction of the General Counsel, the Legal Counsel (Corporate) is responsible for a broad range of legal services and regulatory matters.

Roles and responsibilities

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

SEC and Nasdaq Compliance

• Assist with annual stockholder meeting process
• Assist with the preparation and review of Annual Report and Quarterly and Periodic Filings, supplemental information and investor presentations
• Review internal reports, presentations and other materials for securities law compliance
• Oversee securities law compliance relating to trading in Company securities and legal aspects of the Company’s stock incentive plans
• Help ensure ongoing compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements

Securities and Capital Markets

• Prepare and review registration statements and related filings and review related agreements
• Research securities-related issues

Transactions

• Service and consult on agreements
• Manage transactions and related corporate matters
• Provide support, as appropriate, in connection with potential acquisitions and dispositions, primarily with due diligence reviews

Corporate Governance

• Assist with preparation for Board of Directors and committee meetings, including supporting materials and preparation or review of minutes
• Collaborate in maintaining and updating corporate compliance documents and policies, including Code of Ethics, Committee Charters, Insider Trading Policy and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements

General Matters

• Engage with outside counsel and other vendors
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts
• Remain current on corporate research and advise, when necessary
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with various departments throughout the organisation
• Handle other matters as assigned by the General Counsel
• Handle general shareholder corporate actions and questions eg share transfers, register updates etc and be main point of contact for the company secretary and company registrar

Profile

• B.A. or B.S. from a 4-year college or university
• J.D. from accredited law school
• State Bar Admission/Membership in good standing
• Minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience, including at an Am Law 100 law firm, with a focus on securities/SEC/governance matters, and experience supporting public companies and Boards of Directors
• Relevant experience in corporate, regulatory compliance and/or related fields; knowledge of applicable statutes, laws, regulations, and industry standards are required
• Experience and knowledge of English company law preferred
• Experience with pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, and/or diagnostics industries preferred
• Experience drafting corporate agreements and policies
• Possess excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication, analytical, and proofreading skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with a global team and build relationships with others, including internal colleagues, outside counsel, and third parties
• Ability to analyze and solve problems in an efficient manner
• Ability to think strategically about achieving corporate objectives by addressing the needs of internal and external stakeholders
• Self-starter who is proactive and can work independently
• Demonstrated track record of achieving legal department / corporate objectives
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and handle multiple tasks while maintaining confidentiality
• Excellent organizational and project management skills; professional demeanor; unquestioned integrity, credibility, judgment; curious; enthusiastic; strong emotional intelligence
• Flexible and adaptable

How to apply
If interested, please send your CV and statement of interest to hiring@compasspathways.com. Note that we are not able to sponsor employment visas at this time, and therefore can only accept applications from people who have employment rights in the US.