Vice President, Legal - Corporate & Securities

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Welcome to an inspired career.

At Halozyme, we are reinventing the patient experience and building the future of drug delivery. We are passionate about the important work we do and constantly strive to do more. We embrace transformation and work hard to innovate for the future. We do this together, as One Team - we rise by lifting others up and believe in the power of working together for the collective win. That's why we need you-to help us make a significant impact by taking on increasingly complex challenges, leaping beyond the status quo, advancing our mission and making our One Team culture thrive.

Join us as a Vice President, Legal - Corporate & Securities, and you'll be part of a culture that welcomes diversity, thinks differently to solve problems, works collaboratively as one team, and delivers meaningful innovations that impact people's lives.

How you will make an impact

The Vice President, Legal - Corporate & Securities leads our public company legal functions and supports high-impact corporate transactions. This executive-level role is responsible for overseeing SEC reporting and compliance, corporate governance, and legal aspects of strategic and financing transactions. This role brings deep expertise in securities law, public company operations, and debt and equity financing transactions in the life sciences field, along with strong leadership and intuition for business.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Lead corporate compliance with insider trading laws and Insider Trading Policy, as well as the preparation and filing of all SEC reports and disclosures, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K, proxy statements, Section 16 filings, and registration statements
• Advise executive leadership and the Board of Directors on securities law compliance, disclosure obligations, and corporate governance best practices
• Support investor relations and finance teams on annual stockholder meetings, earnings releases, investor communications, and ESG disclosures; and support the human resources and stock administration teams in equity compensation matters, including drafting and interpreting equity compensation plans, equity compensation agreements and Rule 10b5-1 trading plans
• Monitor evolving SEC regulations, Nasdaq listing standards, and corporate governance trends
• Provide legal leadership on M&A, licensing, collaborations, and other strategic transactions
• Oversee legal due diligence, transaction structuring and integration activities
• Manage corporate governance matters, including Board and committee support, charters, policies, D&O Questionnaires and annual meeting preparation. Attend Board and committee meetings, serve as meeting secretary and draft meeting minutes for same
• Maintain corporate records (including Board and committee meeting minutes) and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Manage outside counsel and internal legal staff supporting corporate and securities matters
• Contribute to the development and execution of the company's legal and business strategy

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar with 11 years of SEC regulatory legal experience, including significant in-house experience at a public biotech or life sciences company (An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
• Deep knowledge of U.S. securities laws, SEC reporting, and public company governance
• Proven track record leading complex corporate transactions in the life sciences sector
• Experience supporting commercial-stage operations, including manufacturing and supply chain preferred
• Familiarity with international securities and corporate governance frameworks preferred
• Several years of law firm experience practicing securities law and working on M&A transactions is strongly preferred
• Prior experience interacting with Boards of Directors and executive leadership teams preferred

In return, we offer you:

• Full and comprehensive benefit program, including an Employee Stock Purchase Program and 401(k) matching.
• Opportunities to grow in a culture that prioritizes learning, development and progression through in-house programs and tuition reimbursement.
• A collaborative, innovative team that works as one to amplify your impact-on your career, the work you do and patients' lives.

The most likely base pay range for this position is $264K - $387K per year. Several factors, such as experience, tenure, skills, and particular business needs, will determine an individual's exact level of compensation. Base salary is only one element of employee compensation at Halozyme. Total compensation could include bonuses, sales incentives, and equity awards.

Halozyme, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodations:

Halozyme is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during our application process. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, contact Human Resources at hrbox@halozyme.com.

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