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Our client is a dynamic, late-stage biotechnology company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. This innovative and rapidly growing company is seeking a highly motivated, business-minded attorney to lead its legal function and serve as a strategic partner to the executive team.
The General Counsel will oversee all legal matters, including collaboration and other commercial agreements, employment issues, intellectual property portfolio management, corporate governance, and a variety of corporate transactions.
Key Responsibilities of the General Counsel Position:
Advise and execute on general corporate transactions and subsidiary formations for multiple interests in an aggressively growing private company.
Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of agreements, including NDAs, technology licenses, collaboration agreements, marketing and development contracts, vendor agreements, R&D partnerships, and other commercial arrangements.
Provide clear, practical legal advice to internal business teams on day-to-day corporate matters and strategic initiatives.
Advise on corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory issues.
Work onsite at the company’s Dallas, Texas headquarters.
Required Skills & Qualifications of the General Counsel Position:
Substantial experience leading general corporate, governance, and commercial transactions for privately held companies in the biotechnology, life sciences or technology industries.
Proven ability to manage a broad range of corporate technology agreements, including licensing, collaboration, and NDA contracts.
Strong business acumen, sound judgment, and the ability to clearly communicate legal issues and risk assessments.
Proven leader of a legal department and supportive of business goals.
Education & Experience:
Minimum of 10 years of relevant legal experience with a top AmLaw or equivalent firm, and in-house legal department corporate generalist in the technology, life sciences or biotechnology fields.
Private company corporate transactions and business support in a broad range of transactions.
Texas-based candidates and those residing in Dallas are given priority. Relocation candidates will be considered.
Highly competitive compensation package, including meaningful equity in the company and its affiliates.
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Latitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Job Details
Seniority level: Executive
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Legal
Industries: Law Practice
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Worksite address
dallas, TX, 75215, US
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