[Hiring] Senior Counsel @Emergent Biosolutions

Role Description

Emergent is looking for a Senior Counsel to provide legal support across corporate governance, securities compliance, and mergers and acquisitions activities.

Essential Functions

• Corporate Governance & Securities
  • 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.
• Mergers & Acquisitions / Corporate
  • 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.
• General Legal & Special 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Working knowledge of public company equity plans and experience supporting administration strongly preferred.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Strong communication skills and sound business judgment.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• The estimated annual base salary as a new hire for this position ranges from $206,500 to $250,000.
• Individual base pay depends on various factors such as applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
• The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location.
• Certain roles are eligible for additional incentive compensation, including merit increases, annual bonus, and/or long-term incentives in the form of stock options.
• Emergent offers a comprehensive benefits package.