Director, Senior Counsel - Corporate & Securities (Remote)

United Therapeutics Corporation•Silver Spring, MD

6d•Remote

About The Position

United Therapeutics (Nasdaq: UTHR) is seeking a Director, Senior Counsel - Corporate and Securities to support corporate and securities law matters. This role involves preparing disclosures for a biopharmaceutical company and advising on corporate governance. The position reports to the EVP, Deputy General Counsel, and Assistant Corporate Secretary. The role manages day-to-day corporate legal work, supports contract negotiations, and assists with major corporate development activities like mergers and acquisitions. Operating within a lean legal team, the position requires a high degree of individual responsibility and collaboration across departments, including regular interaction with the Board of Directors, Finance, Investor Relations, Human Resources, and senior leadership.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school
8+ years of experience as a corporate/securities lawyer
Attorney Membership in good standing in a state bar with no prior suspensions or disciplinary history
Solid command of relevant legal subject matter with the ability to manage collateral areas of legal responsibility
Effective communicator and collaborative team member
Strong written communication and drafting skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Mac/PC and MS Office proficient

Nice To Haves

5+ years advising biopharmaceutical companies

Responsibilities

Provide advice regarding securities law disclosures/compliance, with a focus on ’34 and ’33 Act reporting, NASDAQ listing rules, Regulation FD, and Insider Trading
Prepare and/or review all SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, registration statements, and proxy statements
Manage and prepare for annual meetings of shareholders, and provide legal support to our annual shareholder engagement process
Advise our investor relations team, corporate communications team, and senior management on press releases (including earnings releases), investor presentations, and related disclosure issues
Provide legal advice on significant contractual matters, including mergers and acquisitions, debt/equity financing transactions, and other significant corporate development transactions, and provide support as needed in reviewing and negotiating a broad range of contracts
Provide legal support regarding the Board of Directors and its committees, including preparation and/or review of agendas and materials, drafting of minutes, and advising on substantive legal matters
Provide legal advice on sustainability reporting/disclosure matters, including review of our annual public benefit corporation report
Provide legal advice and counseling regarding equity compensation plans, executive compensation matters, and Section 16 reporting requirements (including managing Section 16 filings)
Monitor and maintain awareness of emerging securities law and corporate governance developments that may impact our company
Manage outside legal counsel with regard to assigned matters