Associate/ Deputy General Counsel

Cytek Biosciences•Fremont, CA

10d•$269,000 - $325,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Cytek Biosciences is seeking an Associate/ Deputy General Counsel, Corporate Securities and Transactions, to lead the company's SEC reporting, securities compliance, corporate governance legal work, and M&A practice, while supporting commercial transactions alongside the company's other commercial counsel. The role reports to the Chief Legal Officer and partners closely with the CFO, Finance, Investor Relations, the Board of Directors and its committees, and commercial, operations, and corporate development teams. The position leads legal preparation and review of SEC filings and public disclosures, supports board and committee governance, and advises on securities compliance, disclosure controls, SOX matters, insider trading policies, and equity compensation. It also drafts and negotiates customer, distribution, procurement, supply, collaboration, licensing, and other commercial agreements; leads legal workstreams for acquisitions, strategic investments, and joint ventures; manages outside counsel; and provides practical legal advice to senior leadership. The role also supervises and develops legal team members and supports Human Resources on employment matters. The position works primarily in an office environment at Cytek’s Fremont, California offices on a hybrid schedule. It requires regular use of a computer and phone, extended periods of sitting, and work beyond standard business hours during SEC filing periods, board meetings, and active transactions.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar, with California bar admission or eligibility to register as California Registered In-House Counsel.
10+ years of experience preparing and reviewing SEC periodic and current reports, proxy statements, and registration statements for public companies, including at least 5 years in the corporate securities practice of a major law firm, with the balance in-house at a public company.
Substantial experience advising and working directly with public company audit committees on financial reporting, disclosure controls, internal control over financial reporting, and engagement with the independent auditor.
Experience in the life science tools, diagnostics, or RUO space, including drafting disclosures addressing the regulatory framework for RUO and in vitro diagnostic products.
Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, including sales, domestic and international distribution, procurement, and supply agreements.
Demonstrated experience leading M&A and strategic transactions from diligence through closing.
Thorough knowledge of the Securities Act, Exchange Act, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Regulation S-K, Regulation FD, Section 16, stock exchange listing standards, and Delaware corporate law.
Working knowledge of anti-corruption, export control, and trade compliance considerations in international sales and distribution.
Sound judgment and ability to communicate clearly with the Board, executives, and business teams.
Ability to manage multiple transactions and filing deadlines at once in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with international transactions, including in Europe and Asia.
Experience building contract processes, templates, and playbooks for commercial teams.
Prior experience managing attorneys or contract professionals.
Experience advising Human Resources on employment matters, including policies, employment agreements, investigations, and terminations.

Nice To Haves

Some familiarity with FDA, EU IVDR, and other international regulatory requirements affecting life science tools and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

Lead the legal preparation and review of SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, proxy statements, registration statements, and Section 16 filings.
Review earnings releases, earnings call scripts, investor presentations, and other public statements for accuracy, consistency, and Regulation FD compliance.
Draft and refresh risk factors and business disclosures relating to life science tools, diagnostics, and RUO products.
Serve on the Disclosure Committee and support disclosure controls and procedures and SOX compliance.
Administer the insider trading policy, including pre-clearance, trading windows, and Rule 10b5-1 plans, and oversee compensation clawback policy compliance.
Monitor stock exchange listing standards and developments in securities law, SEC rulemaking, and governance practices.
Support the Board of Directors and committees with agendas, materials, minutes, charters, governance policies, and Assistant Corporate Secretary duties as needed.
Advise the Audit Committee on SEC reporting, internal controls, auditor independence, related person transactions, whistleblower matters, and internal investigations.
Manage the annual meeting process, D&O questionnaires, director independence reviews, and shareholder and proxy advisor engagement.
Support equity compensation plans and related filings in partnership with Finance, Human Resources, Stock Administration, and outside advisors.
Draft, negotiate, and manage customer-facing agreements, including terms and conditions of sale, quotes, sales agreements, service and maintenance agreements, tenders, and group purchasing agreements.
Structure and negotiate domestic and international distribution agreements, including appropriate anti-corruption, export control, trade compliance, and RUO restrictions.
Negotiate procurement and supply agreements, including component and contract manufacturing, OEM, quality, and logistics agreements.
Support collaboration, licensing, material transfer, and confidentiality agreements with academic, biopharma, and industry partners.
Work with commercial counsel to maintain contract templates, playbooks, and approval guidelines, and train commercial and procurement teams on key terms and risk positions.
Lead legal workstreams for acquisitions, strategic investments, and joint ventures from term sheet through closing and integration, including due diligence, transaction documentation, and internal and Board approvals.
Support the Chief Legal Officer on strategic licensing transactions and assess and prepare required SEC disclosures for material transactions.
Select and manage outside counsel, including budgets and work quality.
Supervise and develop legal team members and contract professionals as the team grows.
Advise senior leadership on legal risk and practical, business-focused solutions.
Provide legal support to Human Resources on employment policies, executive compensation and employment agreements, workplace investigations, terminations, and multi-state and international employment compliance.
Perform other duties as assigned.