Senior Counsel, Corporate, Securities & Transactions

Allogene Therapeutics

. Draft, review and coordinate SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, Section 16 filings and other public company disclosures .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeSouth San Francisco • California • United StatesSenior💰 $250,000 - $280,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in SEC Filings, Corporate Governance, and Public Company Compliance, with a strong ability to draft and negotiate corporate agreements while providing practical legal advice in a fast-paced biotechnology environment.

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SEC ReportingCorporate GovernanceDrafting Corporate AgreementsPublic Company ComplianceCalifornia Bar Admission

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Hard Skills

J.D. from Accredited Law School8+ Years Corporate/Securities ExperienceDrafting and Reviewing SEC FilingsAdvising on Nasdaq ComplianceNegotiating Corporate AgreementsDue DiligenceTransaction DocumentationBoard and Committee SupportRegulation FD ComplianceInsider Trading Policies

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAnalytical SkillsProject Management SkillsSound JudgmentCollaboration Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Membership in U.S. State BarCalifornia In-House Counsel Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Public Company DisclosuresProxy StatementsAnnual MeetingsDelaware Corporate LawCorporate Governance Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft, review and coordinate SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, Section 16 filings and other public company disclosures
Advise on corporate governance matters, including Board and committee materials, governance policies, Nasdaq compliance, Delaware corporate law, director and officer questionnaires, insider trading policies, Regulation FD and public company best practices
Support Board and committee processes through preparation and review of meeting materials, resolutions, minutes, consents and related governance documentation
Support the annual meeting and proxy season process, including proxy statement preparation, shareholder meeting logistics and related governance matters
Partner with Finance, Investor Relations, People/HR, Stock Administration and outside advisors on disclosure, equity compensation, executive compensation and public company compliance matters
Draft, review and negotiate agreements related to strategic partnerships, business development, licensing, collaborations, M&A, confidentiality, services and other corporate or commercial matters
Support legal aspects of strategic transactions, including due diligence, transaction documentation, internal approvals and post-signing implementation
Help manage outside counsel
Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to cross-functional teams in a fast-paced public company biotechnology environment
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. from an accredited law school
Membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar
California bar admission or eligibility to register as California in-house counsel required
At least 8 years of relevant corporate/securities experience
Significant experience advising public companies on SEC reporting, corporate governance, proxy statements, annual meetings, Section 16 reporting and related disclosure matters
Experience with Board and committee support, corporate governance policies, Nasdaq/listing requirements, Delaware corporate law, insider trading policies and Regulation FD
Experience drafting and negotiating corporate or commercial agreements
Ability to work closely with senior executives and Board members, exercise sound judgment and provide practical, business-oriented legal advice
Excellent drafting, analytical, project management and communication skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with the General Counsel and cross-functional teams
Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual performance bonus
Equity
Health insurance
Generous time off
2 annual holiday company-wide shutdowns
Top-notch compensation and benefits package
Collaborative environment