Director, Corporate Counsel

Summary

Join Dianthus Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company, as their Director, Corporate Counsel. You will be a crucial part of a small, nimble legal team, supporting various legal aspects of the business. Reporting to the General Counsel, your responsibilities will include contract review and negotiation (especially clinical contracts), ensuring compliance (including GDPR), assisting with corporate governance and SEC filings, and supporting business development. The ideal candidate will have a strong biotech/pharma background and extensive experience with clinical contracts. Remote work is possible. This is an opportunity to gain invaluable experience in a growing company dedicated to improving patient care.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to the bar in at least one state
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry
• Extensive experience with clinical contracts and familiarity with clinical trial processes
• Proven expertise in corporate governance, SEC filings, and business development transactions
• Strong understanding of federal securities laws and regulations
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, with a focus on clinical contracts, including clinical trial agreements, investigator-initiated studies, and CRO agreements
• Provide legal support for clinical operations and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including GDPR and other data privacy matters
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of corporate records and governance documents
• Support the Board of Directors and executive team with governance matters, including meeting preparation and minutes
• Prepare, review, and file periodic reports, proxy statements, Section 16 filings, and other documents required by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
• Ensure compliance with federal securities laws and stock exchange regulations
• Support mergers, acquisitions, collaborations, licensing, and other strategic business development activities
• Advise on general corporate law matters, including employment, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong background in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry
• Deep understanding of clinical contracts and legal issues facing a biotechnology company

Benefits

We are open to you working remotely