Sr. Counsel (remote)

Emergent Biosolutions•Gaithersburg, MD

4d•$206,500 - $250,000•Remote

About The Position

Emergent is looking for a Senior Counsel to provide legal support across corporate governance, securities compliance, and mergers and acquisitions activities. Emergent is a leading public health company that delivers protective and life-saving solutions to communities around the world. Here, you will join passionate professionals where our culture is informed by our values and commitment to protecting and saving lives.

Requirements

J.D., licensed to practice law in the United States
Active membership and in good standing in a state bar
6-9 years of experience in-house, or at law firm
Experience with M&A transactions and general corporate matters required
Experience managing corporate subsidiaries, including international subsidiaries required
Strong technical knowledge of securities law, public company reporting, and corporate governance required
Strong drafting, analytical, and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced, global environment
Strong communication skills and sound business judgment
Excellent oral and written skills
Self-motivated, strong leadership, works well independently on projects, meets project deadlines, handles multiple projects, and is able to effectively communicate complex legal concepts to business colleagues
Sound conflict resolution skills and ability to work in a collaborative, global environment
Effective decision making; proven ability to assess and calibrate and effectively communicate legal risks to senior management and others.
Maintain an enterprise view in developing and delivering legal guidance to client base
Manage outside counsel as needed

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of public company equity plans and experience supporting administration strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Support the legal department in advising the Board of Directors, board committees, and senior management on corporate governance matters, as directed by the SVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.
Assist with preparation and review of SEC filings and related disclosures, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, and Section 16 filings (including managing 10b5-1 plan process and preclearance approvals).
Support securities law compliance under the Securities Act of 1933, the Exchange Act of 1934, stock exchange rules, and related regulations.
Manage Emergent subsidiaries, including international subsidiaries, with respect to compliance and filings in coordination with tax and finance departments.
Support domestic and cross-border M&A transactions from inception through closing.
Assist with legal due diligence, transaction management, and integration planning.
Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents including NDAs, LOIs, purchase agreements, merger agreements, and ancillary agreements.
Coordinate with outside counsel and internal stakeholders to manage transaction timelines and deliverables.
Support corporate finance and strategic initiatives, including joint ventures and other growth projects.
Provide general corporate legal support across the business.
Assist with special projects involving senior management and cross-functional teams.
Support operational excellence initiatives within the legal department.