• Job Description

  Req#: R29767

  BeOne continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.

  General Description:

  We are seeking an experienced U.S. securities lawyer to join our growing Legal and Compliance team to support our global, commercial-stage biotechnology company that is triple-listed on Nasdaq, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx), and the Shanghai STAR Market. This lawyer will be a senior member of our existing team of securities and corporate lawyers and paralegals and will be instrumental in managing and supporting our securities, general corporate, transactional, and corporate governance matters. Very strong writing and editing skills required.

  Location: Cambridge, MA / San Francisco, CA / Remote

  Essential Functions:

  • Lead U.S.-based corporate/securities team.
  • Draft and provide counsel in support of SEC and Nasdaq filings and coordinate with Asia-based colleagues on securities law and stock exchange filings with HKEx and STAR Market, including current and periodic reports and announcements, proxy statements, and other regulatory filings and reports.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on compliance and disclosure items and advise on and draft new disclosures; coordinate and assist with financial disclosures.
  • Support the Corporate Affairs teams, attending to matters such as press release, website and communications review.
  • Provide legal support on various types of transactions, including equity investments, joint ventures, credit facilities, corporate financing, corporate restructurings, and mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, negotiation of terms, drafting of documentation, and regulatory filings.
  • Support the Company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) and other corporate governance efforts.
  • Assist with Board and committee meetings, the Company’s Insider Trading Policy, and other corporate policies.
  • Provide counsel in support of the Company’s equity plans and programs and grant agreements, including securities law compliance and disclosure.
  • Assist with the development and upkeep of relevant securities, general corporate, and corporate governance agreements and forms.
  • Build on/improve current legal processes, including the creation of playbooks, handbooks and cheat sheets.
  • Engage and manage the work of outside counsel and advisors.

  Minimum Requirements – Education and Experience:

  Juris Doctor from an accredited law school in the U.S.

  8+ years of SEC reporting experience at a law firm and/or as in-house counsel. Experience with biotech or pharma companies strongly preferred.

  Other Qualifications:

  • Strong leadership and management skills and experience.
  • Excellent drafting, editing, negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Evaluate legal exposure, manage risk, and interpret and apply laws, regulations, case law, statues, and policies to provide expert advice.
  • Strong business acumen; ability to contribute strategically to the Company’s business.
  • Team player with ability to collaborate proactively with cross-functional teams and interact effectively with all levels within the Company.
  • Strong working knowledge of U.S. securities laws and regulations and the ability to quickly learn, interpret and apply changes in such laws and regulations and policies.
  • A demonstrated ability to collaborate, as well as to work independently, balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with a high level of professionalism.
  • Highly Detail-oriented.
  • Ability to handle confidential and proprietary information using excellent discretion and judgment.
  • Self-motivated, able to work independently and be reliable and responsive.
  • Ability to be flexible and willing to accept new responsibilities as needed.
  • Swiss corporate governance experience is a plus.

  Supervisory Responsibilities:

  This position will have managerial responsibility of other corporate counsel and paralegals, as well as budgetary discretion.

  Travel : Up to 20%

  Computer Skills:

  Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, EDGAR, Workiva

  #LI-Remote

  Global Competencies

  When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Driving Excellence, Bold Ingenuity and Collaborative Spirit, through our twelve global competencies below, we help get more affordable medicines to more patients around the world.

  • Fosters Teamwork
  • Provides and Solicits Honest and Actionable Feedback
  • Self-Awareness
  • Acts Inclusively
  • Demonstrates Initiative
  • Entrepreneurial Mindset
  • Continuous Learning
  • Embraces Change
  • Results-Oriented
  • Analytical Thinking/Data Analysis
  • Financial Excellence
  • Communicates with Clarity

  Salary Range: $230,200.00 - $300,200.00 annually

  BeOne is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation packages are determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location. Packages may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor. The recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for a preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the listed range reflects the base salary or hourly range only. Non-Commercial roles are eligible to participate in the annual bonus plan, and Commercial roles are eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan. All Company employees have the opportunity to own shares of BeOne Medicines Ltd. stock because all employees are eligible for discretionary equity awards and to voluntarily participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The Company has a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

  We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. BeOne does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

• About the company

  BeiGene is a biotechnology company that specializes in the development of drugs for cancer treatment.

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