Seaport Therapeutics
Senior/Executive Director, Corporate Counsel
Boston, MA · Director
Sponsorship not specified$10k-$15kDetected 22 days ago
M&ARecruitingCorporate LawLeadershipCommunication
About the role
- Seaport Therapeutics is a clinical-stage therapeutics company advancing the development of novel neuropsychiatric medicines in areas of high unmet patient needs.
- Seaport is led by an experienced team that invented and advanced important neuropsychiatric medicines and are guided by an extensive network of renowned scientists, clinician s and key opinion leaders.
- For more information, please visit www.seaporttx.com.
Responsibilities
- Draft and provide counsel in support of SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, proxy statements, and Section 16 filings (Forms 3, 4, and 5), and related public company disclosures
- Lead corporate disclosure processes and controls, working with internal stakeholders to ensure consistency, accuracy, and timeliness
- Lead the Company's public company compliance efforts related to securities law, disclosure practices, and corporate governance, in partnership with the General Counsel
- Maintain and administer insider trading compliance programs, including Rule 10b5-1 plans and trading window processes
- Lead the development and maintenance of corporate governance documents, policies, and procedures
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (including Legal, Finance, Investor Relations, and R&D) to provide practical guidance on regulatory requirements and help operationalize disclosure and governance practices
- Support corporate transactions, including financings, strategic collaborations, and M&A activity, as needed
- Manage and coordinate external legal counsel where appropriate
Requirements
- 10-15 years of relevant experience, including SEC reporting and public company matters at a large law firm and/or as in-house
- Familiarity with clinical-stage or emerging growth companies is advantageous
- Strong knowledge of U.S. securities laws, SEC and Nasdaq reporting requirements, and corporate governance practices, particularly in the life sciences sector
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions
- Strong sense of ownership and the ability to operate effectively in a lean, high-performing environment
- Ability to handle confidential and proprietary information with discretion
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school
- Candidates with a blend of law firm and in-house experience are particularly encouraged to apply.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
- Sound judgment and attention to detail in handling sensitive and confidential matters
- Collaborative approach, with the ability to operate both independently and as part of a team
Nice to have
- Experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical companies preferred
- Experience supporting senior leadership and Board-related processes is a plus
Compensation
- Provide legal support for equity compensation programs and related documentation
Benefits
- Provide legal support for equity compensation programs and related documentation
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