Deputy General Counsel

Roles and Responsibilities

• Proactively support all operational functions within the company, including our Research, Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Medical Affairs, Nonclinical Development, Translational Science, Regulatory, Finance, HR and IT teams
• Collaborate on strategic initiatives, including Business Development matters
• Draft, review and negotiate (and oversee management of) confidentiality agreements, consulting agreements, services agreements, research and collaboration agreements, clinical trial agreements, license agreements and other agreements
• Review Exchange Act filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K, Proxy Statement and Section 16 reports, and support compliance with other public company reporting requirements
• Aid with corporate governance and stock plan administration activities; provide expertise and insights for developing and messaging communications and training for employees
• Lead compliance and privacy programs; design, deliver and monitor training for employees
• Oversee management of corporate minute books, other corporate records and contracts and form agreements databases
• Collaborate with outside counsel and manage external spend efficiently
• Manage Legal team members; guide performance and development for staff in alignment with Lyell performance practices

PREFERRED EDUCATION

Law school graduate and Bar member

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

15+ years post-Bar experience, gained in pharmaceutical/biotech environment and/or a top-tier law firm representing healthcare and biotechnology clients

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE (continued)

• Broad experience working with different functional teams; prior experience with an expanding organization during its growth phase is preferred
• Deep knowledge of SEC and Nasdaq public company reporting obligations
• Entrepreneurial spirit; experience in a growing company is a plus
• Self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently, to manage and support others, to lead and to make sound decisions quickly
• Proven ability to interact effectively with senior management and others at all levels of an organization
• Hightly effective organization skills to successfully manage wide-ranging workload and projects
• Excellent legal, business, analytical and presentation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong ability to influence and negotiate
• Excellent collaboration skills with a desire to bring out the best in others
• Fluency in English

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to be both an “architect” and a “plumber” – to see the big picture and to execute it
• Ability to explain complex concepts and problems in simple terms, and communicate clearly and effectively at all organization levels (including senior management)
• Ability to elevate colleagues’ performance
• Strong sense of ownership for projects and results and passionate about his/her work
• Analytical mindset; good problem-solving skills; able to work effectively to identify issues, gather relevant data points, assess risks and provide solution-based recommendations