Senior Counsel, Corporate & Securities

Eikon Therapeutics • Millbrae, CA

2d • $243,000 - $26,600

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 Senior Counsel, Corporate & Securities will serve as a key member of the Legal team, responsible for leading the company’s public‑company reporting obligations, securities law compliance, governance activities, and strategic transaction support. This individual will work cross‑functionally with Finance, Investor Relations, Human Resources, Corporate Communications, and senior leadership, providing practical, business‑oriented legal advice in a fast‑paced environment. The role requires deep expertise in SEC reporting, public‑company governance, and corporate transactional matters, including capital markets activities and M&A. About You You are someone who prioritizes collaboration, excels working in a fast-paced environment, and is results-oriented. You lead with a decisive, solutions-driven mindset and are a big-picture-thinker. While fostering a culture of collaboration and communication, you will 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 10+ 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 preparing and reviewing 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.
• Excellent 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

• Lead the preparation, drafting, and review 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.
• Oversee disclosure controls and procedures; manage the company’s annual and quarterly reporting cycle and coordinate the Disclosure Committee process.
• Plan and execute 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.
• Provide guidance on governance requirements under applicable securities laws, stock exchange rules, and evolving best practices.
• Oversee subsidiary governance and maintenance of domestic and international corporate entities.
• Advise on compliance with the Securities Act, Exchange Act, Sarbanes‑Oxley Act, and Nasdaq listing requirements.
• Administer insider‑trading policies, 10b5‑1 plans, and equity‑related compliance activities.
• Monitor regulatory developments affecting public‑company reporting and governance.
• Provide legal support for capital markets activities, including equity and debt offerings, financing transactions, and related disclosures.
• Support strategic transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, investments, joint ventures, and divestitures, including diligence, drafting, negotiation, and post-transaction transitions.
• Manage outside counsel engagements, budgets, and matter strategy.

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
• The expected salary range for this role is $243,000 to $266,00 depending on skills, competency, and the market demand for your expertise.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree