Senior Corporate and Compliance Counsel

Crawford Thomas Recruiting

Valencia, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$160,000 Per Year
LOCATION
Valencia, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Senior Corporate & Compliance Counsel
$250,000–$275,000 base + 10–20% bonus
Full-time | Onsite in Valencia, or Irvine, CA

A publicly traded, mission-driven life sciences company is seeking a Senior Corporate & Compliance Counsel to join its Legal & Compliance team in Valencia, CA. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role ideal for attorneys with 8–12 years of legal experience, particularly those with a mix of law firm and in-house experience in the life sciences sector. If you're a sharp legal strategist with strong securities, governance, and compliance expertise, this is your opportunity to play a key role in healthcare innovation.
 

What You’ll Do
Corporate & Securities Law
  • Draft and review SEC and ASX filings (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Proxy statements)
  • Ensure U.S. and international securities law compliance
  • Collaborate with finance and executive teams on disclosures and regulatory reporting
Governance & Board Support
  • Prepare board resolutions, meeting minutes, and corporate governance materials
  • Maintain governance compliance across U.S. and international entities
Compliance & Regulatory Oversight
  • Maintain and revise internal policies and procedures
  • Lead anti-bribery/anti-corruption compliance and trainings
  • Oversee HCP contracting and transparency initiatives
Transactional & Strategic Support
  • Provide legal support for M&A and corporate financing transactions, including due diligence and integration
  • Counsel cross-functional teams including commercial, finance, regulatory, and operations
Legal Operations & Efficiency
  • Streamline legal templates, workflows, and SOPs
  • Manage outside counsel relationships and legal spend

What You Bring
  • JD from an accredited U.S. law school; admitted to practice and in good standing
  • 8–12 years of legal experience, including both law firm and in-house roles
  • Deep knowledge of corporate law, securities regulation, and healthcare/life sciences compliance
  • Experience advising on M&A, financing, and cross-functional strategic initiatives
  • Strong drafting, communication, and business judgment skills
  • Proven ability to operate independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, regulated environment


If you're a business-minded legal leader looking to make an impact in the life sciences space—apply now to join a collaborative, high-growth team.
 

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