Director, Corporate Counsel

About Us

About the Role

As Director, Corporate Counsel, you will play a crucial role in supporting a variety of legal aspects of our business.

Reporting to the General Counsel, you will be responsible for reviewing contracts to support our clinical trials, assisting with general corporate governance, reviewing and preparing SEC filings, advising on compliance issues and GDPR, and supporting business development transactions. Ideally, you will have a strong background in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry and a deep understanding of clinical contracts and legal issues facing a biotechnology company.

This is an exciting time to join a small, but nimble legal team where you can gain invaluable experience helping Dianthus grow and supporting our mission. We are building a culture of individuals who hold our core principles at the center of our operations, with the goal to elevate the care of our patients’ lives. We are open to you working remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, with a focus on clinical contracts, including clinical trial agreements, investigator-initiated studies, and CRO agreements.
• Provide legal support for clinical operations and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including GDPR and other data privacy matters.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of corporate records and governance documents.
• Support the Board of Directors and executive team with governance matters, including meeting preparation and minutes.
• Prepare, review, and file periodic reports, proxy statements, Section 16 filings, and other documents required by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
• Ensure compliance with federal securities laws and stock exchange regulations.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, collaborations, licensing, and other strategic business development activities.
• Advise on general corporate law matters, including employment, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance.

Experience

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar in at least one state.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
• Extensive experience with clinical contracts and familiarity with clinical trial processes.
• Proven expertise in corporate governance, SEC filings, and business development transactions.
• Strong understanding of federal securities laws and regulations.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity.