Director, Corporate Securities & Governance Counsel

Scorpion Therapeutics; California (MO); On-site; USD 259,000 - 302,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Senior legal advisor specializing in corporate securities and governance to support SEC compliance, public company reporting, and strategic financial transactions.

The role involves preparing SEC filings, advising on disclosures, supporting capital markets activities, and overseeing corporate governance and ESG disclosures, with a base in South San Francisco, CA.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing.
• 8+ years of corporate securities experience.
• Experience in life sciences or biotech is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare SEC filings (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and oversee disclosures.
• Advise on disclosures and capital markets activities (equity/debt offerings).
• Oversee corporate governance, insider trading controls, and ESG disclosures.

Skills

Corporate securities

SEC compliance

Governance

Capital markets

ESG disclosures

Public company reporting

Education

JD (Juris Doctor)

Job description

Role: Senior legal advisor specializing in corporate securities and governance for a biopharma company, supporting SEC compliance, public company reporting, and strategic financial transactions.

Responsibilities: prepare SEC filings (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), advise on disclosures, support capital markets activities (equity/debt offerings), oversee corporate governance, and manage insider trading and ESG disclosures.

Requirements: JD from an accredited law school, active bar membership, 8+ years of corporate securities experience, preferably in life sciences or biotech, with deep knowledge of U.S. securities laws, SEC reporting, and governance.

HighValue: experience with public company securities, capital markets, biotech or life sciences sector, supporting senior leadership, and familiarity with ESG initiatives.

WorkSetup: based in South San Francisco, CA, with a competitive salary range ($259,200-$302,400) plus stock options, benefits, and retirement plans.