Director, Corporate Counsel- Corporate and Securities

About the role

The Director, Corporate and Securities reports to the Executive Director, Corporate and Securities, and is a key member of the Legal department. The role provides leadership on a wide range of corporate, securities, and governance matters.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with federal and state securities laws, focusing on ’34 Act and ’33 Act reporting, Nasdaq compliance, Regulation FD and insider trading.
• Prepare and/or review all SEC filings, including Form 10-Ks, Form 10-Qs, Form 8-Ks, proxy statements, and section 16 filings as well as registration statements.
• Maintain governance policies and practices, including corporate governance guidelines, committee charters, and other governing documents.
• Review, advise, and assist with quarterly earnings releases, investor presentations, quarterly and annual reports, sustainability reports, and other external communications.
• Advise on all executive compensation activities, and maintain and update form equity award agreements as well as other related activities.
• Support the Total Rewards team in their administration of employee compensation benefits programs.
• Collaborate with, advise, and support a broad range of departments and functions, including finance, accounting, tax, internal audit, and others as necessary.
• Assist with secondary support for capital markets transactions activities, including debt offerings, credit agreements, other treasury-related matters, strategic transaction initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions support, dispositions, joint ventures, and investments.
• Corporate governance support, including Corporate Sustainability and Social Impact/ESG
• Perform additional functions and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from accredited law school; licensed to practice law in the U.S.
• Membership in good standing in a state bar with no prior suspensions or disciplinary history.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of combined experience in-house and/or with a law firm. Experience with a biotech or pharmaceutical company preferred.
• Self-motivated, proactive, strategic, and exhibits excellent judgment.
• Ability to multi-task, be flexible, and quickly pivot in a fast-moving/changing environment.
• Possesses the ability and willingness to advance new ideas and recognize when decisions may have a broad impact on the global organization.
• Consistently takes action and drives issues to closure and holds self and others accountable for achieving results.
• Legal analysis and advice are well thought out and accurate, potential legal and compliance issues are consistently identified.
• Ability to create and deliver effective oral presentations, train, and educate stakeholders and members of the department on legal topics and issues.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Strategic, innovative, and independent thinker who is action-oriented and a driver of change, with strong leadership and communication skills and strong interpersonal skills. Ability to look ahead to future possibilities and translate them into breakthrough strategies.
• Cultivate innovation by creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
• Strong and effective communication skills, developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Strong ability to communicate effectively and get along well with different personality types across all levels of the Company.
• Drive engagement by creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
• Drive results by consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Instill trust by gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and corporate governance.
• Knowledge of financial reporting and SEC regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Benefits

Jazz Pharmaceuticals offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Flexible paid vacation

For more information on our benefits offerings, please visit this link.

Pay

The full and complete base pay range for this role is: $224,000.00 - $336,000.00. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, and other pertinent factors. The goal is to ensure fair and competitive compensation aligned with the candidate's expertise and contributions, within the established pay framework and our Total Compensation philosophy. Internal equity considerations will also influence individual base pay decisions.

Schedule

The successful candidate will work a full-time schedule.