Director, Corporate Securities & Governance Counsel
Cytokinetics•South San Francisco, CA
•$259,200 - $302,400•Onsite
About The Position
Cytokinetics is seeking an experienced Director, Counsel, Corporate Securities & Governance Counsel to support public company SEC compliance, corporate governance, Board of Directors administration and strategic financial transactions. This role will serve as a key legal partner to Finance, Investor Relations, and Executive Leadership, ensuring compliance with U.S. securities laws and supporting capital markets activities. This position will report to the SVP, Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school; active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- 8+ years of relevant Corporate Securities experience, including public company securities work
- Deep knowledge of U.S. securities laws, SEC reporting requirements, and corporate governance
- Experience supporting capital markets transactions and interacting with senior executives and boards
- Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with a high degree of accuracy and judgment
Nice To Haves
- Experience at a leading law firm and/or in-house at a publicly traded company; life sciences or biotech experience strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Prepare SEC filings, including Exchange Act reporting (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), proxy statements, and Section 16 filings
- Advise on disclosure controls and procedures, earnings releases, investor presentations, and investor communications
- Support capital markets transactions, including equity offerings, debt financings, and other programs
- Advise on corporate governance matters, including Board and committee support, charter documents, and corporate policies
- Partner closely with Finance, Accounting, Investor Relations, HR, and external counsel to ensure accurate and timely disclosures
- Monitor and advise on developments in securities law, SEC rules, and governance best practices
- Support insider trading compliance, equity compensation matters, and Rule 10b5-1 plans
- Assist with ESG disclosures and related governance initiatives, as applicable
Benefits
- equity in the form of stock options and/or restricted stock units
- comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage
- 401k retirement benefits with employer match
- learning and wellness stipends
- paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
