uniQure
VP, Legal
uniQure, Lexington, Massachusetts, United States, 02173
Location:
Lexington, MA
Education level:
Master
Job category:
Legal Affairs
Target start date:
9/18/2023
Work Location:
Hybrid
Shift:
1st
Place in the OrganizationuniQure is dedicated to bringing innovative therapies for unmet medical needs to patients. Each function in uniQure is directly or indirectly responsible for the lives of patients. This responsibility should be part of our day-to-day working life by (i) living up to high quality standards and (ii) recognizing the sense of urgency in areas of high medical need.
Key Result Areas (Major Duties, Accountabilities, and Responsibilities)We are seeking an experienced, versatile Corporate Counsel to manage a wide range of legal responsibilities, including the management of a global legal team supporting routine contracting and senior attorneys focused on supporting the company’s development efforts. The role will manage the company’s corporate contracting practices and support additional business activities, such as business development, compliance, and other legal matters.
The role will report to the company’s chief legal officer and will work cross-functionally with internal departments and external resources as required on legal issues, to support and advance the pipeline, improve contracting practices, ensure compliance with corporate and healthcare regulatory and legal requirements, proactively identify legal risks, and coordinate with and support key stakeholders to ensure progress towards company goals.
This involves close collaboration with the internal business teams to ensure an understanding of their needs, foster partnerships, provide continuous improvement across the company, and contribute positively to the company’s culture.
This role is best suited for a seasoned, versatile, and strategic lawyer with at least 15 years of legal experience. In-house, industry, and management experience are required.
Collaborate cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders within the company, including business development, research, regulatory, development, human resources, IT, and finance to understand and support their legal needs in a proactive manner.
Manage a global team of legal professionals dedicated to supporting the company’s contracting needs across all functions of the company.
Collaborate with business development to execute on corporate objectives by advising on the structure of, and negotiating complex business arrangements.
Collaborate with alliance management and finance to facilitate the company’s execution of completed agreements.
Ensure compliance with applicable securities regulations by overseeing the preparation and review of SEC filings, including the company’s proxy statement, 10-Qs, 10-Ks, 8-Ks, earnings materials, and other investor presentations.
Oversee the conduct of annual and any special meetings of stockholders.
Advise on public disclosure obligations and collaborate with investor relations/corporate communications and senior management on preparation and review of press releases, social media posts, and other external communications.
Oversee legal efforts in relation to ESG.
Partner with the finance team on corporate finance initiatives.
Advise on insider trading and Section 16 issues for directors, executive officers, and employees.
Keep up to date on new laws, regulations, and industry trends affecting public life science companies.
Qualifications & Skills
Experience managing with the demonstrated ability to grow and develop strong, business-oriented legal teams.
Sound SEC compliance experience including the preparation and filing of SEC documents and preparation of company proxy statements. Strong understanding of corporate governance.
Experience managing financial transactions and ESG legal matters.
Strong technical/analytical skills, combined with a practical, business-oriented and strategic approach to identifying and solving business and legal problems and to provide balanced, solution-oriented guidance.
Extensive knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, guidance, and industry codes.
Unquestionable ethics, integrity, and judgment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, a high level of accuracy, and attention to detail.
A commitment to be a collegial team player with a healthy sense of humor. Juris Doctor degree with excellent academic credentials.
Applicant must be a member in good standing of the Massachusetts Bar or another Bar in the U.S.
At least 15+ years of experience ideally gained at a well-regarded law firm followed by in-house role(s) at a global, publicly traded growth-oriented company.
This is a hybrid position. The company is located in Lexington, MA. We are looking for someone that will be onsite 2-3 days per week. Some travel may be required to the company’s other sites located in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and Basel, Switzerland.
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Lexington, MA
Education level:
Master
Job category:
Legal Affairs
Target start date:
9/18/2023
Work Location:
Hybrid
Shift:
1st
Place in the OrganizationuniQure is dedicated to bringing innovative therapies for unmet medical needs to patients. Each function in uniQure is directly or indirectly responsible for the lives of patients. This responsibility should be part of our day-to-day working life by (i) living up to high quality standards and (ii) recognizing the sense of urgency in areas of high medical need.
Key Result Areas (Major Duties, Accountabilities, and Responsibilities)We are seeking an experienced, versatile Corporate Counsel to manage a wide range of legal responsibilities, including the management of a global legal team supporting routine contracting and senior attorneys focused on supporting the company’s development efforts. The role will manage the company’s corporate contracting practices and support additional business activities, such as business development, compliance, and other legal matters.
The role will report to the company’s chief legal officer and will work cross-functionally with internal departments and external resources as required on legal issues, to support and advance the pipeline, improve contracting practices, ensure compliance with corporate and healthcare regulatory and legal requirements, proactively identify legal risks, and coordinate with and support key stakeholders to ensure progress towards company goals.
This involves close collaboration with the internal business teams to ensure an understanding of their needs, foster partnerships, provide continuous improvement across the company, and contribute positively to the company’s culture.
This role is best suited for a seasoned, versatile, and strategic lawyer with at least 15 years of legal experience. In-house, industry, and management experience are required.
Collaborate cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders within the company, including business development, research, regulatory, development, human resources, IT, and finance to understand and support their legal needs in a proactive manner.
Manage a global team of legal professionals dedicated to supporting the company’s contracting needs across all functions of the company.
Collaborate with business development to execute on corporate objectives by advising on the structure of, and negotiating complex business arrangements.
Collaborate with alliance management and finance to facilitate the company’s execution of completed agreements.
Ensure compliance with applicable securities regulations by overseeing the preparation and review of SEC filings, including the company’s proxy statement, 10-Qs, 10-Ks, 8-Ks, earnings materials, and other investor presentations.
Oversee the conduct of annual and any special meetings of stockholders.
Advise on public disclosure obligations and collaborate with investor relations/corporate communications and senior management on preparation and review of press releases, social media posts, and other external communications.
Oversee legal efforts in relation to ESG.
Partner with the finance team on corporate finance initiatives.
Advise on insider trading and Section 16 issues for directors, executive officers, and employees.
Keep up to date on new laws, regulations, and industry trends affecting public life science companies.
Qualifications & Skills
Experience managing with the demonstrated ability to grow and develop strong, business-oriented legal teams.
Sound SEC compliance experience including the preparation and filing of SEC documents and preparation of company proxy statements. Strong understanding of corporate governance.
Experience managing financial transactions and ESG legal matters.
Strong technical/analytical skills, combined with a practical, business-oriented and strategic approach to identifying and solving business and legal problems and to provide balanced, solution-oriented guidance.
Extensive knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, guidance, and industry codes.
Unquestionable ethics, integrity, and judgment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, a high level of accuracy, and attention to detail.
A commitment to be a collegial team player with a healthy sense of humor. Juris Doctor degree with excellent academic credentials.
Applicant must be a member in good standing of the Massachusetts Bar or another Bar in the U.S.
At least 15+ years of experience ideally gained at a well-regarded law firm followed by in-house role(s) at a global, publicly traded growth-oriented company.
This is a hybrid position. The company is located in Lexington, MA. We are looking for someone that will be onsite 2-3 days per week. Some travel may be required to the company’s other sites located in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and Basel, Switzerland.
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