South San Francisco, CA
Corporate Counsel
Reports To: Vice President, Strategy & Finance
Department: G&A
Location: Brisbane, CA
Summary and Scope:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Corporate Counsel to join our dynamic team at Tempest Therapeutics. This job will play an important role in providing a wide range of legal services, including negotiating and executing agreements, contracts, licenses, and transactional documents, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, and supporting our business objectives. You will have the opportunity to work alongside talented scientists, researchers, and business leaders, contributing directly to the advancement of innovative therapies that improve patient lives. The position will report to our Head of G&A/Vice President, Strategy & Finance.
Responsibilities
(not limited to the below and may evolve over time and change depending on business needs and individual expertise)
- Oversee all aspects of contracts management, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing clinical trial agreements, CDAs and NDAs, business contracts, securities offerings, and other agreements.
- Serve as a trusted legal advisor to senior management and various business units, providing guidance on contracts, securities, compliance, governance, intellectual property, and other legal matters.
- Play a key role in ensuring compliance with SEC reporting requirements, including drafting, reviewing, and filing periodic reports, proxy statements, and other SEC filings.
- Stay current on relevant legal developments in the biotechnology industry, including FDA regulations, intellectual property law, and corporate governance best practices.
- Proactively identify and mitigate legal risks, partnering with cross-functional teams to develop and implement effective legal strategies.
- Represent the company in interactions with external parties such as regulators, investors, and business partners.
Education & Experience
- JD degree from a top accredited law school and minimum of 5-8 years of relevant legal experience, preferably representing clients in the biotechnology industry.
- Current license to practice in CA / Bar member in good standing
- Proven track record of success in managing complex legal matters, with expertise in contracts and healthcare law.
- Familiarity with FDA regulations and clinical trial agreements.
- Experience with SEC reporting requirements and public company governance.
- Knowledge of public company securities law preferred, but not required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to meet tight deadlines using strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities
- Sound judgment and critical thinking skills
- Highly detail-oriented and meticulous with their work
Tempest Guiding Principles
- Develop meaningful therapies for patients
- Value diversity in building teams
- Commit to growth and collaboration
- Work with integrity and rigor
- Embrace the energy that drives a successful biotech
About Tempest Therapeutics:
Tempest Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing small molecule therapeutics to treat cancer through mechanisms that directly kill tumor cells and activate tumor-specific immunity. The company’s leadership is comprised of experienced oncology drug discovery and development professionals who share a common goal of advancing novel therapeutics that will bring meaningful benefit to patients.
Tempest is headquartered in Brisbane, CA and is publicly traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol TPST. More information about Tempest can be found on the company’s website at www.tempesttx.com.
Tempest offers a competitive salary and benefits package and prides itself on being an awesome place to work. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Tempest Therapeutics, Inc. anticipates the base salary for the Corporate Counsel position in our Brisbane, CA office to range from $250,000 to $300,000 and will depend on current market data and the candidate’s qualifications for the role, including education and experience. The compensation described above is subject to change and could be higher or lower than the range described based on several factors.
Qualified candidates should forward a resume and cover letter to: careers@tempesttx.com
Please note this is not a remote position.
NO PHONE CALLS or AGENCIES, please.