Associate General Counsel, Corporate & Transactions

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Hybrid: Required to be onsite in Stoughton, MA on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Position Overview
The Associate General Counsel, Corporate & Transactions is a key member of the Collegium Legal & Compliance department responsible for leading the legal strategy for business development transactions and assisting with public securities and corporate governance matters. The role is highly cross-functional and is responsible for collaborating with General Counsel and other stakeholders to significantly influence the company’s growth strategy by advising leaders within the organization on a variety of corporate transactions, corporate governance, public company securities compliance, and general corporate and contract legal matters. The ideal candidate will bring a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach and thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. The Associate General Counsel will serve as a trusted business advisor, identifying and resolving complex legal issues in our business development and growth strategy.
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
Required Leadership Behaviors
Leadership Behaviors are a core set of behaviors that vary based on Level in the organization. We have categorized these under Head, Heart, and Guts.
Head Know our Business Think Critically Decide Execute Heart Collaborate Develop Communicate Embrace Authenticity Guts Be Disruptive Innovate Evolve Be Tenacious
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
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Location:
Stoughton, MA, United States
Salary:
$200,000 - $250,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Legal, Consulting