VP, Corporate Counsel

Internal Revenue Service; Forney (TX); Remote; USD 300,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Enveda is seeking a remote VP of Corporate Counsel to lead legal strategies in drug discovery, ensuring compliance and navigating complex legal challenges. This full-time role demands expertise in corporate law and extensive experience in life sciences. The company offers a competitive salary and values diversity in its workforce, encouraging all qualified applicants to apply.

Benefits

90% Medical, Dental, Vision

401k Match

Flexible PTO

Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of legal experience in corporate transactions in life sciences or similar.
• Proven experience managing and mentoring legal teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of corporate governance policies and practices.
• Lead legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and business transactions.
• Manage relationships with external legal advisors.

Skills

Corporate Law

Contracts

Compliance

Risk Management

Strategic Thinking

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

J.D. (Juris Doctor) from an accredited law school

Job description

Let’s build the future of medicine—together.

Join Enveda as a VP, Corporate Counsel in a remote capacity and help us transform natural compounds into life-changing medicines. We’re a team driven by curiosity and innovation—are you ready to make a difference?

Remote | Full-Time | $300,000 - $335,000

What Makes Us Enveda

Life is smart, and we can learn from it. We’re reinventing drug discovery by harnessing nature’s intelligence. Our platform identifies new medicines four times faster than the industry standard—because patients can’t wait. What sets Enveda apart isn’t just what we do—it’s how we do it. Our culture is built on creativity, collaboration, and deep respect for each other. We believe “People Create All Value”, and our success is driven by the extraordinary team turning our mission into reality every day.

We’re proud of the momentum we’ve built:

- Jan 2024: Named a LinkedIn “Top Startup to Watch”

- Mar 2024: Forbes America’s Best Startup Employers

- Oct 2024: First drug to Phase 1 Clinical Trials

- Dec 2024: Raised a $130M Series C

These milestones reflect the impact of our team and we’re just getting started, but they’re only possible because of the diverse talent, perspectives, and relentless drive of our team, and people like you.

Your Role in Our Mission

At Enveda, every role drives impact. As a VP, Corporate Counsel, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering hope to patients everywhere. Your expertise in corporate law and compliance will be critical in accelerating our mission to navigate complex legal landscapes and ensure alignment with our corporate objectives.

What You’ll Do

• Corporate Objectives: Support our leadership team (e.g., CFO, SVP of Business Development, and VP of Investor Relations) in developing and executing our corporate objectives.
• Corporate Governance: Oversee corporate governance policies, practices, and compliance, ensuring alignment with both legal requirements and ethical standards.
• Risk Management: Lead efforts in identifying and managing legal risks, including business transactions, partnerships, intellectual property, and regulatory matters.
• Fundraising: Provide expert guidance in negotiating, drafting, and reviewing agreements for raising capital.
• Business Development: Support the company’s business development team to ensure that each phase of the transactions is appropriately managed from a legal perspective.
• Compliance Oversight: Support the company in maintaining compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards, including privacy, data protection, and employment law.
• Mergers & Acquisitions: Lead or support legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, investments, and other business ventures, including due diligence and deal structuring.
• Leadership & Team Development: Build and lead the legal team, providing mentorship, training, and development opportunities to foster growth within the department.
• External Counsel: Manage relationships with external legal advisors and law firms, ensuring cost-effective and efficient use of legal services.

We’re Looking For:

• Education: J.D. (Juris Doctor) from an accredited law school.
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years of legal experience at an AM100 law firm supporting corporate transactions in the life sciences space, or in an in-house role leading corporate transactions at a biotech company.
• Expertise: Extensive knowledge of corporate law, contracts, compliance, and risk management.
• Leadership: Proven experience managing and mentoring legal teams, with a strong ability to collaborate across departments.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and provide sound legal counsel that aligns with business objectives.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex legal issues and provide practical solutions.
• If you don't meet all of the requirements listed here, we still encourage you to apply. No job description is perfect, and we might find an even more suitable opportunity that matches your experience.

Our Values: Curiosity | Agency | Journey | Charity | Unity

Benefits: 90% Medical, Dental, Vision | 401k Match | Flexible PTO | Adoption Assistance

At Enveda, we’re building a place where everyone can do the best work of their life. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in all its forms. Apply now and join a team committed to shaping the future of drug discovery.