Assistant General Counsel, Corporate & Securities

Eikon Therapeutics•Millbrae, CA

9h•$268,000 - $292,600

About The Position

Eikon Therapeutics is a new biopharmaceutical company employing revolutionary technology at the intersection of chemistry, engineering, computation, and biology to discover novel treatments for life-threatening diseases. Eikon’s discovery platform is built on groundbreaking innovations from its founders (Nobel Prize, 2014), culminating in the creation of microscopes which enable real time, molecular-resolution measurements of protein movement in living cells, thereby unlocking otherwise intractable classes of proteins as drug targets. Position The Assistant General Counsel, Corporate & Securities will serve as a senior leader of the Legal team, with primary ownership and accountability for leading the company’s public‑company reporting obligations, securities law compliance, governance activities, and strategic transaction support. This role acts as a key legal advisor to senior and executive leadership on corporate, securities, and governance matters, partnering closely with Finance, Investor Relations, Human Resources, Corporate Communications, executive management, and senior leadership, to shape strategy and drive execution in a fast‑paced environment. The role requires deep subject-matter expertise, independent judgement, and demonstrated leadership in SEC reporting, public‑company governance, and corporate transactional matters, including capital markets activities and M&A, as well as the ability to anticipate risk, set priorities, and scale legal programs in support of a growing public company. About You You are a seasoned legal leader who prioritizes collaboration while exercising strong independent judgement, excels working in a fast-paced environment, and is results-oriented. You lead with a decisive, solutions-driven, and ownership mindset and operate comfortably at both strategic and executional levels, and proactively identify opportunities to improve processes, mitigate risk, and support long-term business objectives. While fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and clear communication, you provide insightful and practical guidance to stakeholders on a wide range of legal matters to drive the business forward in a thoughtful and strategic manner.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree with 12+ years of relevant corporate and securities law experience, including time at a top law firm and/or in-house at a public company.
Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (active and in good standing).
Significant hands‑on experience owning and overseeing Forms 10‑K, 10‑Q, 8‑K, Proxy statements, and Section 16 filings in the life sciences industry.
Demonstrated understanding of securities regulations and Nasdaq listing requirements.
Experience supporting capital markets transactions and/or M&A from diligence to closing.
Exceptional drafting, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple matters under tight deadlines.
Strong business judgment and ability to deliver practical, solution‑oriented advice.
Proven ability to collaborate across cross‑functional teams and influence senior leaders.
High ethical standards and integrity.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high‑growth environment and manage competing priorities effectively.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the life sciences or pharmaceutical industry is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Own and oversee the preparation, drafting, and review and final approval of all SEC filings, including Annual Reports on Form 10‑K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10‑Q, Current Reports on Form 8‑K, Proxy Statements, and Section 16 filings.
Design, implement, and maintain disclosure controls and procedures; serve as a core leader of the company’s annual and quarterly reporting cycle and coordinate the Disclosure Committee process.
Own the legal strategy, planning, and execution of the Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
Partner with Finance and Investor Relations to support earnings releases, scripts, investor presentations, and other public communications, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Regulation FD.
Support Board of Directors and committee matters, including preparing meeting materials, minutes, corporate policies, and governance documents, and advising on governance best practices, evolving regulatory requirements, and shareholder expectations.
Provide guidance on governance requirements under applicable securities laws, stock exchange rules, and evolving best practices.
Establish, maintain, and scale frameworks for subsidiary governance and maintenance of domestic and international corporate entities.
Advise on compliance with the Securities Act, Exchange Act, SarbanesOxley Act, and Nasdaq listing requirements, including interpretation of novel, complex, and high-risk issues.
Develop, implement, and enforce insider‑trading policies and procedures, 10b5‑1 plans, and equity‑related compliance activities.
Monitor, assess, and communicate regulatory developments affecting public‑company reporting and governance, and proactively advise leadership on impacts and recommended actions.
Provide legal support for capital markets activities, including equity and debt offerings, financing transactions, and related disclosures.
Serve as a senior legal lead on strategy and execution for strategic transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, investments, joint ventures, and divestitures, including diligence, drafting, negotiation, and post-transaction transitions.
Set direction, manage, and hold accountability for outside counsel engagements, budgets, staffing models, and matter strategy, ensuring efficient deployment of resources and high-quality outcomes.
Contribute to Legal department leadership, including mentoring junior legal professionals, shaping team culture, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

401k plan with company matching
Medical (premiums covered by Eikon at 95%), dental and vision insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%)
Mental health and wellness benefits
Weeklong summer and winter holiday shutdowns
Generous paid time off and holiday policies
Life/AD&D Insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%) and optional supplemental employee-paid life/AD&D policies
Enhanced parental leave benefit
Daily subsidized lunch program when on-site

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