Executive Director, VP of Legal (Hybrid)

Company: GPAC
Location: Yonkers
Posted on: January 21, 2023

Job Description:

Vice President, Legal (Biotech) -Our client is looking for an Executive Director/Vice President for their legal department. This is a great opportunity to join a commercial stage biotech company developing neurological therapies. This position will -supervises attorneys, paralegals, and an administrative assistant.Requirements:

• At least 8 years of legal experience and 5 years in a law firm setting
• Some in-house experience preferred
• Experience with SEC filings, corporate records, corporate governance, M&A -
• Experience with federal and state pharmaceutical laws is preferred
• Business and commercial law experience is required, including drafting and negotiating a wide variety of contracts
• Comfortable counseling and interacting with C-level executives and Directors
• Excellent business judgment; able to think strategically and give practical advice while balancing business needs with legal risks
• J.D. in at least one US state or the District of ColumbiaThis position requires 10% travel depending on the demands of the business. Travel is for attendance at meetings and conferences.If you are interested in this position, please email me at Kilton.Anderson@gogpac.comYou will only be contacted if you are being considered for the positionAll qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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