Associate General Counsel, Corporate & Transactions Stoughton, MA
New Yesterday
Overview Collegium Pharmaceutical is building a leading, diversified biopharmaceutical company committed to improving the lives of people living with serious medical conditions. We have a leading portfolio of responsible pain management and neuropsychiatry medications.
Hybrid: Required to be onsite in Stoughton, MA on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Responsibilities Lead the legal aspects of corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, asset purchases, joint ventures, and strategic collaborations, in collaboration with the General Counsel, and manage outside counsel on respective matters
Regularly engage in due diligence, drafting and negotiation of term sheets and definitive agreements, and post-closing integration matters
Partner closely and advise cross-functional teams (Business Development, Finance, HR, Regulatory, etc.) to align legal strategy with business objectives
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts in partnership with key stakeholders and external parties (including outside counsel) as necessary
Provide legal support for SEC and Nasdaq compliance, including annual and quarterly filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements)
Provide legal support relating to insider trading compliance, Section 16 filings, 10b5-1 plans and equity compensation matters
Provide legal support relating to the company’s credit facility
Prepare and assist with preparation of communications and updates for Executive Committee and Board of Directors regarding status of legal matters as needed
Advise on dispute resolution relating to the company’s significant business and contractual relationships as needed
Advise on governance best practices, including monitoring corporate governance trends and regulatory requirements
Assist with corporate secretarial matters, entity governance and subsidiary management
Advise on legal risks and opportunities related to corporate structure and operations
Develop and improve internal processes, policies, and templates to support business efficiency and legal compliance
Qualifications Bachelors and JD degree required
10+ years of legal experience, with at least 3 years at a top law firm; in-house experience at a public life sciences or pharmaceutical company strongly preferred
Significant experience managing M&A and other strategic transactions
Familiarity with public company governance and securities laws (’34 Act)
Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound legal and business judgment in a fast-paced environment
Experience with acquisition-driven growth models or smaller-cap public companies
Comfortable handling both high-level strategic matters and hands-on execution
Flexible, solutions-oriented, and able to prioritize effectively across a wide range of issues
Pay Range
$280,000 - $297,000 USD
Collegium is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Collegium, in all of its relations with its employees and applicants for employment, to base all employment-related decisions upon valid job-related factors, without regard to age, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, race, color, religion, creed, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to hiring, training, promotion, compensation, disciplinary measures, access to facilities and programs, and all other personnel actions and conditions of employment. By this policy, Collegium seeks to ensure that all employees have the opportunity to make their maximum contribution to Collegium and to their own career goals. This policy provides for an equal employment opportunity program that will simultaneously serve the requirements of society, the law, sound business practices and individual dignity.
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- Location:
- Stoughton, MA, United States
- Salary:
- $200,000 - $250,000
- Category:
- Legal, Consulting