Vice President, Legal Affairs

Rezolute, Inc.; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 375,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Vice President of Legal Affairs in Redwood City, CA. The role involves shaping legal strategies for clinical agreements and corporate compliance as the company approaches product launch. Ideal candidates will have a J.D. and at least 7 years of experience in biotech law. The base salary ranges from $375,000 to $400,000 with additional performance bonuses.

Benefits

Health Insurance (Medical / Dental / Vision)

Disability, Life & Long-Term Care Insurance

401(k) Plan Match

Educational Assistance Benefit

Fitness Center Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 7 years of legal experience, with biotech/pharma experience preferred.
• Deep understanding of clinical trial contracting and commercial contracting.
• Proven ability to scale legal and compliance functions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee legal matters with a focus on clinical trial agreements and commercial contracts.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of clinical and commercial contracts.
• Build and oversee compliance program that meets FDA and industry guidelines.

Skills

Legal Strategy & Leadership

Contract Management

Compliance & Regulatory Support

Corporate & Governance Matters

Risk Management & Legal Operations

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Rezolute is a late-stage rare disease company focused on significantly improving outcomes for individuals with hypoglycemia caused by hyperinsulinism (HI). Our antibody therapy, RZ358 (ersodetug), is designed to treat all forms of HI and has shown substantial benefit in clinical trials and real-world use for the treatment of congenital hyperinsulinism (cHI) and tumor hyperinsulinism (tHI).

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Vice President of Legal Affairs to serve as the principal legal advisor for our growing biopharmaceutical company. As a member of the leadership team, this individual will be responsible for overseeing all legal matters with a focus on clinical trial agreements , commercial contracts , and corporate compliance . This is a unique opportunity to help shape the legal and compliance infrastructure of a company advancing toward its first product launch.

Key Responsibilities Legal Strategy & Leadership

• Serve as the company’s principal legal officer advising executive leadership and working cross functionally to ensure all legal issues are addressed
• Develop and lead the company’s legal strategy to support corporate growth, product development, and commercialization goals.
• Provide proactive legal counsel on corporate governance, risk mitigation, and strategic transactions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with clinical operations, regulatory, medical affairs, commercial, compliance, and business development teams to align legal strategy with business goals.

Contract Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of clinical and commercial contracts, including
• Clinical trial agreements (CTAs), informed consent forms (ICFs), CRO agreements, investigator-initiated studies (IIS), and clinical vendor agreements.
• Commercial agreements including distribution, manufacturing and supply agreements, marketing and advertising contracts, patient support services agreements, and market access-related documents.
• Partner with Clinical Operations, Regulatory, CMC, and Commercial teams to ensure contracts are aligned with development and launch needs.

Compliance & Regulatory Support

• Build and oversee a fit-for-purpose compliance program that meets FDA, OIG, and industry guidelines (e.g., PhRMA Code).
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws related to promotional activities, privacy (HIPAA), anti-kickback statutes, and Sunshine reporting.
• Provide legal guidance on regulatory and compliance issues related to clinical and commercial activities, including FDA regulations, and promotional practices.
• Support internal training on compliance policies and industry best practices.

Corporate & Governance Matters

• Manage legal aspects of corporate governance, including Board meetings, resolutions, and SEC/financing filings if applicable.
• Provide legal support for corporate transactions, including equity financings, partnerships, and potential IPO readiness.

Risk Management & Legal Operations

• Identify potential legal risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Oversee legal budgets and manage outside counsel effectively and efficiently.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing.
• 7 years of legal experience, with a mix of law firm and in-house biotech/pharma experience, preferably in a pre-commercial or commercial-stage environment.
• Deep understanding of clinical trial contracting, biopharma regulatory frameworks, and commercial contracting.
• Proven ability to build or scale legal and compliance functions in a growing organization.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in R&D, clinical operations, and commercial functions.
• Exceptional judgment, problem-solving skills, and business acumen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in rare disease, gene therapy, or orphan drug development.
• Prior exposure to FDA regulatory matters, healthcare law, and commercial launch preparation.
• Familiarity with international clinical or commercial legal issues is a plus.

Rezolute (RZLT) currently anticipates the base salary for the Vice President, Legal Affairs — role could range from $375,000 to $400,000 and will depend, in part, on the successful candidate’s geographical location and their qualifications for the role, including education and experience. This position will also be eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan (depending, in part, on company and individual performance and at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis). The compensation described above is subject to change and could be higher or lower than the range described based on current market survey data and the qualifications, education, experience and geographical location of the selected candidate. Rezolute offers competitive compensation, stock options and a rich benefits package.

Qualifying employees are eligible to participate in benefit programs such as:

• Health Insurance (Medical / Dental / Vision)
• Disability, Life & Long-Term Care Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Tracking Free Vacation Program
• 401(k) Plan Match
• Educational Assistance Benefit
• Fitness Center Reimbursement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.