Senior Corporate Counsel, Corporate & Securities

Every Exelixis employee is united in an ambitious cause: to launch innovative medicines that give patients, and their families hope for the future. In this pursuit, we know our employees are our most valuable asset. After operating in the challenging biotech sector for over 25 years, we have a proven track record of resiliency in the face of adversity. The success of our lead product has provided a solid commercial foundation allowing us to reinvigorate our research efforts and grow our team in areas such as Drug Discovery, Clinical Development and Commercial.

As we expand our global partnerships and further reinvest in R&D to help us discover the next breakthrough for difficult-to-treat cancers, we’re seeking to add talented, dedicated employees to power our mission.

Cancer is our cause. Make it yours, too.

SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE:

Exelixis is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel, Corporate & Securities to join the Legal Department’s corporate team, reporting to the Vice President II, Corporate Legal Affairs & Operations, Board Secretary. You will be an integral member of the Legal Department and will be responsible for managing a small team in a dynamic environment to support the corporate governance and securities law needs of Exelixis. You and your team will work collaboratively with various teams across the organization, including Finance/Accounting, Investor Relations/Public Affairs, Human Resources, and others, as well as with external counsel. 

***This position is based onsite five days a week (Monday through Friday) at our Alameda, CA headquarters.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure compliance with SEC and Nasdaq rules and requirements, including preparation of SEC reports (Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, Form 8‑K) and other public disclosures

• Prepare the company’s proxy statement and coordinate matters related to the company’s annual meeting of shareholders

• Provide corporate governance advice and support, including preparation and distribution of board and committee meeting materials

• Support Investor Relations/Public Affairs teams, including review of press releases, investor presentations and other materials

• Manage corporate structure, including formation and maintenance of subsidiaries and foreign state qualifications

• Support corporate development transactions, including debt and equity offerings, mergers and acquisitions

• Provide legal advice with respect to securities matters, including equity plan administration and executive compensation

• Draft clear and concise agreements, policies and procedures, as necessary

• Partner with cross-functional teams including Investor Relations/Public Affairs, Human Resources, IT, Finance, Facilities, Discovery, Development and Pharmaceutical Operations & Supply Chain on various projects, including the company’s Corporate Values and Sustainability Report

• Implement organizational or team objectives and interpret company policies

• Assist with the successful completion of major programs and projects, as applicable

• Coordinate with and efficiently manage external counsel

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises staff, including hiring, scheduling and assigning work, reviewing performance, and recommends salary increases, promotions, transfers, demotions, or terminations.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Education:

• BS/BA degree.

• JD degree required and must be admitted to practice, preferably in California.

Experience:

• Practice at a major law firm; followed by in-house public company experience.

• Six to eight years of experience as a corporate attorney in a law firm or in-house legal department of a public company preferred.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Possesses executive presence and ability to interact comfortably with executives and senior management

• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills

• Must have excellent interpersonal communication skills. 

• Requires strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Document Comparison programs, etc.) and Internet).

• Must be efficient, detail-oriented and have strong organizational skills.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and with the ability to re-prioritize on short time frames.

• Acts responsibly and conscientiously.

• Works under pressure to meet specific deadlines.

• Works independently and in a team environment.

• Dedicated to quality, reliability, and highest professional standards in all work tasks.

• Must be a self-starter and quick learner.

• Must have good judgment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Environment: primarily working indoors in an office environment

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